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Feeding Hay Free Choice: Pros and Cons
by Miriam Rieck
May 4, 2017 10:20
Feeding your horse "free choice" is encouraged by many leading equine nutritionists. Major horse owner concerns include high cost and fat horses. Here are some …
Changing Insulin Resistance to Insulin Sensitivity in Horses
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 14:46
Even horses of normal weight can be insulin resistant, exhibited by regional fat deposits along the neck, shoulders, tailhead, and back …
Summer Treats for Your Horse
by Miriam Rieck
May 4, 2017 16:24
Popsicles for the kids. How about a summer treat for your horse. Get some great ideas from Miriam about cost-effective and horse-preferred treats …
Is There a Low Cost Way of Getting My Horse to Gain Some Weight …
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 5, 2017 16:07
Keeping a horse's weight up during the cold winter months can be a challenge. Equine nutritionist Juliet Getty, Ph.D. offers sound advice to help you keep your …
Feeding Straw to the Insulin Resistant Horse May Be a Mistake
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 6, 2017 12:12
To determine whether a forage is safe to feed free-choice to an insulin resistant horse, pay attention to three key indicators: Non-structural carbohydrates, …
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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