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Feeding Young Growing Horses
As breeding season approaches, we take a look at feeding the young growing horse – and it all starts with the broodmare. Feeding growing horses is a balance between providing...
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Obesity in Pregnant Mares can Increase the Risk of OCD in Foals
...growth. In summary, tailor the feeding program to suit the stages of pregnancy – avoid overfeeding during gestation, and under-feeding during lactation. Always consider outside influences such as seasonal...
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Feeding the Broodmare During Gestation
...most common mistake horse owners make is over-feeding during gestation and underfeeding during lactation. Understanding the energy and nutrient requirements of the different stages of pregnancy enables horse owners to...
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Feeding Horses in the Winter Transition
...a great addition to the feeding program. These feeds are designed with low or no grain content to provide balanced nutrition without causing fizzy temperaments. They are especially useful when...
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Feeding Fibre When Hay is in Short Supply
Feeding Fibre When Hay is in Short Supply Roughage, in the form of hay and pasture, forms the base of equine diets. We have discussed the importance of fibre, fibre...
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Feeding the Mare After Foaling
Following on from our article on feeding the broodmare during gestation, here we take a look at what changes should be made once the foal is born and the mare...
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Winter Feeding Programs
...balanced diet, with the help a nutrition advisor, will help horses to maintain regular body condition for optimum health and performance. Contact us to fine tune your winter feeding plan....
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Equine Obesity – understanding the challenges for owners
...Dynamic feeding systems, that encourage movement and foraging, can also be utilised to initiate low-intensity exercise and induce weight loss. When feeding hay in a restricted diet, slow-feed hay nets...
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