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Sources of Magnesium for Horses Including Whole Foods
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 16:00
Since magnesium is involved with maintaining normal neuromuscular activity, supplementing it can have a dramatic impact on behavior, improved muscle function …
Dr. Getty Notes: Horse Cecum Exit Defies Gravity
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 5, 2017 14:10
Without enough food matter to "fill the tube" (cecum), sand, dirt, and undigested material can remain at the bottom in the horse's cecum, leading to colic …
Testing Your Horse Pasture for Peace of Mind
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 6, 2017 12:02
While grass tends to be lower in sugar/starch during the summer, the situation changes as the night time temperatures drop below 40 degrees F, making it …
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 …
Prevent Sand Colic in Horses
by Heather Smith Thomas
June 8, 2019 09:01
When grazing sandy pastures or eating hay off the ground, horses often pick up bits of sand that can lead to a colic hazard …
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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