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Equine Nutrition Basics: Protein, Vitamins, and Minerals
January 13, 2025
⎯ Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS
Proper equine nutrition looks at the requirements of a horse for protein, minerals, trace elements, and vitamins in the total diet.
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Choosing Hays for Overweight Horses Video
January 5, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
While horse owners worry about feeding alfalfa, it could be the right choice for overweight senior equids.
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Blister Beetle Poisoning in Horses 
January 4, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Blister beetles can be deadly to horses. Understand the risks of blister beetle contamination of hay and how to protect your horses. 
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Feeding the Donkey
December 25, 2024
⎯ Faith Burden, BSc, PhD
The donkey can be a loving equid to own, but they are not just little horses. Learn about body condition and get feeding tips.
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The Complexities of Caring for Our Older Horses
December 23, 2024
⎯ Coby Bolger
There is a lot that goes into keeping older horses happy and healthy through their active years and into retirement.
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10 Tips for Feeding Forage to Horses
December 20, 2024
⎯ Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS
Since forage is the foundation of the equine diet, here are 10 key takeaways about feeding forages to your equids.
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A Guide to Feeding Mashes
December 18, 2024
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Do you want to give your horse a bran mash? Here are tips on using mashes properly for your horses, donkeys, and mules.
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Tips on Helping Your Horse Gain Weight Video
December 1, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
There are many reasons that your horse might need to gain weight. Here are some tips from Dr. Yvette Nout-Lomas.
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