Do Blanketed Horses Get Enough Vitamin D?
Erica Larson
June 18, 2015
Researchers determined that blanketing does not appear to impact horses’ vitamin D status.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Researchers determined that blanketing does not appear to impact horses’ vitamin D status.
Of the 338 respondents, 121 (36%) said they use or are most familiar with Ritchie waterers.
Feeding a laminitic horse can be a challenge. Here are some tips for planning a diet suitable for such horses.
Of the 1,278 respondents, 638 people (50%) said their horse receives 1 to 3 pounds of grain or concentrate feed daily.
If mares graze pastures down to below five centimeters, it might be time to supplement with grain, researchers say.
Rising feed prices and drought conditions have led to a growing interest in using fodder systems to feed horses.
Hemp dogbane is poisonous to horses. The leaves are toxic at all times, even when dried in haybales.
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.
Of the 673 respondents, 201 (30%) said they are most concerned about red maple trees.
Risk factors identified include height, a previous history of laminitis, breed, herd size, and more.
Researchers found that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation can reduce signs of chronic lower airway disease in horses.
Dull coat? Cinchy? Thin? Your horse might be one of the 50-90% suffering from gastric ulcers. Get your gastric ulcer questions answered during our live Q&A event.
The complex equine hoof relies on important nutritional building blocks for strength and integrity.
Find out if your horse could be at risk of suffering subtle but serious vitamin and mineral imbalances.
A correct diet can make these sometimes-debilitating conditions manageable.
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