Nutrition

Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses

Lecture Coverage: Equine Protein Needs

A University of Kentucky equine nutrition researcher recently shared what we know about horses’ protein needs, how they digest protein, and its role in building muscle and topline.

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7 Dietary Deficiencies in Horses

Providing a balanced diet that meets your horse’s nutritional needs and being aware of possible shortcomings are vital for his care. Read about seven aspects of your horse’s diet that might not be up to par.

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Nutrition Strategies for Horses With Equine Metabolic Syndrome

Abby Keegan, MS, PAS, an equine nutritionist for Cargill North America, will present considerations for designing appropriate diets for horses with equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and how newly FDA-approved chromium might be beneficial. She’ll also share real-world example diets.

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