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An Overview of Equine Feeds and Supplements
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 12:05
Unless you live on a large ranch with ample pasture, the single biggest cost of horse ownership is the feeding or the horse. This article provides a review of …
Added Fat Improves Behavior of Horses
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 14:52
Diet affects behavior. This makes sense. A well-fed horse is healthy and a healthy horse feels good. Conversely, a poorly-nourished horse is suffering …
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My horse eats free-choice hay, but she is getting fat. What should I …
Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
My horse eats free-choice hay, but she is getting fat. What should I …
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 15:48
Equine nutritionist Juliet Getty is a strong advocate for natural, free-choice feeding of horses. A common concern is that the horse will become overweight. …
What Is an n-3 PUFA? Why Horse Owners Should Care
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 6, 2017 11:55
While all fat is high in calories, foods that are high in n-3 PUFAs can lower blood insulin levels in your horse, which helps reduce fat storage and lessen the …
How to sample your horse's hay
by Mark Sellers
May 6, 2017 13:36
The nutritional content of your hay depends on a lot of factors. Because of this, it is important to test your hay for proper nutritional balance, especially if …
nu·tri·tion
/n(y)o͞oˈtriSH(ə)n/
noun
- the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- the branch of science that deals with nutrients and nutrition.
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