Feeds & Feeding

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage
Forage is the foundation of any horse's diet, and that is especially true for senior equids.
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Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices
Discover what the latest science reveals about providing appropriate care for senior horses.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Winter Care for Senior Horses
Equine nutritionist Bryan Cassill offers us tips on helping our senior equids fare better in winter weather.
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Feeding Horses With Insulin Dysregulation: Small, Frequent Meals Matter 
Small, frequent meals help control horses’ insulin levels, reduce boredom, and mimic natural trickle feeding.
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Understanding Ration Balancers for Senior Horses 
Balancers are designed to complement your horse’s existing ration and ensure the vitamin, mineral, and protein levels meet his or her daily requirements.
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Feeding Senior Horses According to Their Dental Health
Learn about signs of failing dentition in older horse and how to adjust their diets accordingly.
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Why Should We Feed Horses Forage First?
Learn how various components of the horse’s GI tract evolved to consume forage, and feed accordingly to prevent issues.
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Study Reveals Horses Can Ingest Banned Steroid from Everyday Feedstuffs
A two-year research investigation led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia revealed that horses can be exposed to a banned anabolic steroid (ecdysterone) through hay and pasture w...
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Feeding Horses That Can’t Eat Long Fiber 
As older horses’ teeth deteriorate, they might need to transition to a forage replacer diet to prevent impaction colic and choke.
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Developing a Feeding Plan for Your PPID Horse or Pony
Use these tips when setting up a feeding and management plan for a horse or pony with PPID, also known as Cushing's disease.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Forage Substitutes
Forage is the foundation of all horses' diets, and it is especially important for senior horses that might have physical issues.
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Gastric Ulcers in Senior Horses
Why senior horses might be more susceptible to developing gastric ulcers and how you can reduce your horse's risk.
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Ethically Restricting Feed Intake for Horses
There are many reasons an equid might need its feed intake restricted. Here are tips on restricting feed intake while still meeting the animal's behavioral needs.
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Help! My Senior Horse is Losing Weight!
There's a myth that old horses lose weight and get skinny, and that’s just the way it is. Nothing could be further from the truth!
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Tips For Equine Weight Gain Through Increased Body Fat
Check out these practical tips for senior horses that need to gain weight.  
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The Bran Mash Myth for Horses
Feeding a bran mash to your horse does not confer the benefits that old-timers thought, so be cautious when using mashes as treats.
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Use a Pasture Hay Feeder to Reduce Waste
You can benefit your horse's health and save time and money if you choose the right pasture hay feeder.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Weight Loss Part 3
There are many health issues in senior equids that are the same, but how the animals respond to the problem can be different.
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Checking for Sand in Your Horse's Feces Video
In this video, Dr. Christine Johnson walks you through the steps to check a horse's feces for sand or debris that could cause colic.
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Botulism in Horses
Botulism can be a deadly issues in horses. Learn more about the causes and management of botulism.
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Feeding a Horse Herd to Avoid Fights
Here are tips to help you keep the food fights at a minimum during feeding time for your horse herd.
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Feeding Horse Hay on the Ground
When feeding horses, there seems to be two differing philosophies: On the ground or in an elevated feeder. Here’s how to choose what’s best for your horses.
PPID owner survey
Owner Knowledge of PPID
Results of a global survey were used to investigate what horse owners know—and don’t know—about PPID (Cushing’s disease).
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Horse Feed Ingredients—Quality Not Just Quantity
This article can help you understand how certain feed ingredients can determine the quality of your horse's feed.
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forage group hay feeder
My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage
Senior pinto gelding with brown and white coat standing outdoors in soft autumn light
Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices
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Caring for Senior Horses' Joints in Cold Weather
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Senior Equine Hind Limb Lameness and Longevity
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