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Old Mares: Oils and Nutrients Can Help Oocyte Metabolism
January 29, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Feeding reproductive support supplements to old mares in addition to omega-3 or omega-6 oils resulted in greater oocyte aerobic metabolism. 
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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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10 Sugar Beet Facts Every Horse Owner Should Know
October 28, 2024
⎯ Sarah Nelson
The sugar beet is part of many horses' diets, whether you know it is in the feed or not! Here are 10 facts you should know.
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Hoof Care for Senior Horses, Donkeys, and Mules
September 17, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Hoof care for senior horses, donkeys, and mules requires knowledge, patience, and consistency of hoof management.
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Feed Ingredients—Quality Not Just Quantity
August 3, 2024
⎯ Amber Krotky, MS, PAS
This article can help you understand how certain feed ingredients can determine the quality of your horse's feed.
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Prebiotics for Horses
May 15, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Prebiotics are dietary fibers that feed the microbes in the horse’s GI tract, promoting the health of these ‘beneficial bugs.’ 
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Probiotics In Horse Diets
May 7, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Probiotics for a horse, donkey, or mule can play a role in maintaining the gut microbiome and enhancing overall health. 
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