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Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Nutrition
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. …
Oats and Oat Hay for Your Horse
by Katie Navarra
May 5, 2017 15:45
Oat hay and grain are excellent choices for most horses where available. Read what popular horse clinician and television show host Julie Goodnight has to say …
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, …
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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