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When Horses Have Special Dietary Requirements
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:39
Young horse, old horse, sick horse, working horse - all have different dietary requirements. This article explains how to adapt the horse's diet to meet its …
Managing the "Hard Keeper …
by Karen Briggs
May 3, 2017 17:23
A "hard-keeper" is a horse that needs special attention in order to maintain adequate weight, especially during the cold winter months. Learn the 8 things you …
Rusty Coat? Is a Copper Deficiency the Culprit? Dr. Getty's Advice
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 15:27
Red tips on dark manes and dark coats, particularly noticeable in bays and black horses, may be due to a copper deficiency which is easy to fix, but it requires …
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 …
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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