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Lecithin Inhibits Bute-Related Ulcers in Horses
Your horse is in pain and needs bute. Bute causes ulcers, this we know. But knowing how it damages the lining of the gastrointestinal tract is the key to knowing how to prevent its damaging impact.
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Dr. Getty's December Tip: Why Don't Horses Have Gallbladders?
Add this to your collection of useful horse factoids that (surprise!) you actually needed to know: Horses don't have a gallbladder because horses are designed to eat constantly.
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Christmas (and all year round) Homemade Horse Treats
Surprise your horses this holiday season (or whenever) with some delicous and nutritious horse treats. These homemade delights are so good, you will be tempted to eat them yourself. Recipes included!!
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Added Fat Improves Behavior of Horses
Diet affects behavior. This makes sense. A well-fed horse is healthy and a healthy horse feels good. Conversely, a poorly-nourished horse is suffering.
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Changing Insulin Resistance to Insulin Sensitivity in Horses
Even horses of normal weight can be insulin resistant, exhibited by regional fat deposits along the neck, shoulders, tailhead, and back.
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Feeding Hay Free Choice: Pros and Cons
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 pros and cons that you should consider before going "free choice."
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Hay for Your Horse
Grass hay, grain hay, alfalfa hay - these are the basic staples of horse food. Not all hay is the same. Nutritional differences vary as much as price. Learn how to identify hays and what makes them good (or bad).
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Managing the "Hard Keeper"
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 can do to maintain your horse's weight and health.
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Slower Feeding is Safer Feeding
Horses that gulp their food, especially grains, are likely to suffer digestive tract disturbances, including choke. Why do horses gulp their feed, and what you can do about it is covered in this short article from Kentucky Equine Research.
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Importance of Water in Maintaining Horses Health
Clean and fresh water is a basic part of equine nutrition. Horses that are denied quality water are subject to disease and dangerous ailments such as colic. Learn the water requirements for horses, and how you can improve your horse's health.