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Nutritional Preparation for the Upcoming Winter
Miraim offers some practical advice for winter weather preparations.
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The Glycemic Index and Your Horse
Glycemic index has been a big buzz phrase in human nutrition for years and it is now coming around to the equine world as well. What exactly is it and what relevance does it have for the average horse and his feeding strategy?
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Dr. Getty Notes: Horse Cecum Exit Defies Gravity
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.
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Is an All-stock 12% Protein Feed Mix Safe For My Horse?
Lower-cost grain mixes formulated for "all-stock" are at best a compromise when fed to horses. Dr. Getty notes the issues with these all-purpose feeds that the horse owner should know prior to using.
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How Well Do You Know Your Hay?
Hay analysis gives you the starting point from which to evaluate and balance your horse's diet, and if you purchase at least two or more months' worth of hay at a time, it is worth having it analyzed.
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Summer Treats for Your Horse
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.
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Sources of Magnesium for Horses Including Whole Foods
Since magnesium is involved with maintaining normal neuromuscular activity, supplementing it can have a dramatic impact on behavior, improved muscle function and endurance.
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My horse eats free-choice hay, but she is getting fat. What should I do?
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. Juliet addresses this concern in this ask-the-expert article.
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Dr. Getty Recommends Apple Peels for Horse Weight Loss
Apple peels may be the key to helping horses lose excess weight, according to Dr. Juliet Getty, Horse Nutritionist.
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Rusty Coat? Is a Copper Deficiency the Culprit? Dr. Getty's Advice
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 knowing the levels of copper and zinc in the entire diet.