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Electrolyte Problems in Endurance Horses
Electrolyte problems in the heat are directly proportional to sweat loss so it makes perfect sense that horses working long periods are at greatest risk. This puts the spotlight on endurance horses. Australian endurance horse champion Omani Mr. Squiggle owned … Continue reading
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Tagged calcium, chloride, dehydration, electrolyte supplement, electrolytes, endurance, gut, horses, Lyte Now, nutrition, potassium, Pro Lyte, salt, sodium, sweat loss, thumps, uckele
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Mid-Pregnancy Nutrition
When an average size mare delivers she will have produced a 100+ lb foal, an 11 pound placenta, and as much as 16 pounds of fluid. She has also greatly increased the size and thickness of her uterus and blood … Continue reading
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Tagged calcium, calories, Copper, Hay, Lysine, Methionine, minerals, nutrition, Pregnancy, Protein, whey
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The Right Way to Supplement Electrolytes
Once you know the basics, it’s not that difficult to supplement electrolytes correctly but many people don’t know how and it’s taking more of a toll than is realized. Even mild dehydration can have a major effect on performance Electrolytes … Continue reading
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Tagged calcium, chloride, dehydration, dose, electrolytes, gut, heat, Magnesium, performance, potassium, sodium, thumps
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Magnesium and Your Horse
The importance of magnesium was ignored for many years but appreciation has grown with our understanding of the vital functions it fulfills. Magnesium normally has a stabilizing effect in the nervous system Like calcium and phosphorus in the skeleton, magnesium … Continue reading
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Tagged ATP, bone, calcium, enzymes, insulin, ionized, lungs, Magnesium, muscle, nerves, nervous system, NMDA receptor
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Feeding Yearlings
Whether you are prepping for sales and halter classes or trying your best to raise a healthy and sound youngster, careful attention to nutritional needs is a key component. Yearlings should not be fed like little adults. This handsome devil … Continue reading
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Tagged bone mineral density, calcium, calories, Copper, fat, Flax, halter class, Lysine, minerals, osteochondrosis, phosphorus, Protein, sales prep, yearling
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How To Make Your Own Feed
Feed companies have been around for quite a while (Purina dates back to 1894) but many operations still mix their own feed. There are pros and cons. A big plus is cost. Even if you give a formula to a … Continue reading
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Tagged calcium, calories, feed ingredients, homemade, mineral balance, phosphorus
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Hay Wars – Which is best?
Grass or Alfalfa. Timothy or Orchard. Grain hays. Is Bermuda safe? There is plenty of room for confusion in selecting a hay. Premium Grass Hay Legume hays, which include Alfalfa, Clover and in some areas Perennial Peanut and Birdsfoot … Continue reading
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Tagged Alfalfa, calcium, carbohydrates, curing, fungal toxin, grass, Hay, maturity, Protein, quality
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Feeding Weanlings
Weanlings have intensive nutritional needs and you shouldn’t start feeding them like a smaller version of an adult. Nutrient dense diets are those that have high levels of protein/amino acids and minerals per calorie. As you might expect, mineral requirements … Continue reading
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Tagged adult, calcium, developmental orthopedic disease, diet, Lysine, minerals, Omega-3, Protein, supplement, weanling
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In Defense of Wheat Bran
Wheat bran has gone from a darling of caretakers everywhere to one of the most widely criticized feeds. The ensuing impression that bran is somehow “bad” is unwarranted. In fact, bran has some very desirable characteristics. Bran’s high phosphorus content … Continue reading
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Tagged antioxidants, B-Vitamins, calcium, calories, fiber, minerals, phosphorus, phytate, Protein, wheat bran
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