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The Benefits of Adding Oil to an Older Horse’s Diet 
October 17, 2025
⎯ Bryan Cassill
To increase calories in the older horse’s diet safely, consider the benefits of feeding vegetable oil/fat over increasing the amount of grain.
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Tips For Equine Weight Gain Through Increased Body Fat
August 10, 2025
⎯ Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS
Check out these practical tips for senior horses that need to gain weight.  
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