Electrolyte Primer
Lisa Kemp
June 22, 2015
The equine body requires electrolytes; their levels govern functions ranging from muscle contraction to fluid transfer between cells to hydration.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
The equine body requires electrolytes; their levels govern functions ranging from muscle contraction to fluid transfer between cells to hydration.
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Dr. Ray Smith, forage extension specialist at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, talks about pasture testing with a focus on ergovaline levels in tall fescue grass.
The event will feature presentations on footing, pasture weed management, landscape decisions on horse farms, and more.
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