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Tag Archives: sugar
Glucose – Essential to Life
In the oceans and on land, animal or plant, sugar as glucose is the most basic requirement for life and function in every cell. In both people and animals, there is a lot of attention these days on controlling glucose … Continue reading
Sugar And Hoof Health
Sugar phobia has reached a point where virtually any problem with a horse’s hooves may be blamed on sugar. From thrush to weak laminar connections, sugar is being blamed for hoof problems. This often comes with stories like hooves “falling … Continue reading
Spring Pastures
In most areas of North America, pastures are coming to their verdant peak. This beautiful flush is also a powerhouse of nutrition for the horse. Spring grass has abundant supplies of vitamins and omega-3 essential fats which likely contribute to … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged calories, digestive, insulin, Jiaogulan, Laminitis, pasture, Protein, Psyllium Husk Fiber, Quadra-Fac, spring, sugar, Uckele Health and Nutrition, Uckele LaminOX, weight
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Insulin Problems – Forget about NSC
Hay or pasture is a major component of any horse’s diet, and is likely to be virtually the complete diet in animals that are obese. Since insulin resistance is often part of the reason why a horse or pony becomes … Continue reading
Pasture Associated Laminitis
Everyone loves Spring, but as a horse owner you may be anxious about the possibility of pasture associated laminitis [PAL] if you let your horse graze those tantalizing luscious new growths of pasture. How great is the risk? Can you … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged acidosis, fructan, insulin, PAL, pasture associated laminitis, starch, sugar
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Treats
There are many behavioral and safety reasons not to give your horse treats but for those who can’t resist, this is for you. If you must give treats, at least do no harm. This feral horse skull shows remarkably clean … Continue reading
When is That Pasture Safe to Graze?
It seems counterintuitive that the very food our horses have evolved to eat as their primary diet could in any way be harmful to them. Despite this, some horses do have trouble with spring grass. How can this be? It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged bloat, diarrhea, fiber protein, insulin, Laminitis, Pregnancy, safety, spring pasture, sugar
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The Benefits of Feeding Flax
Even fans of feeding flax may not realize all its benefits. It’s a very healthful supplemental feed item for horses of all ages, classes and uses. People usually feed flax for its high omega-3 fatty acid content. There are two … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged amino acids, cyanide, fat, fiber, flax seed, Omega-3, prebiotic, Protein, starch, sugar
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