Tag Archives: Uckele Health and Nutrition

NASC Taking The High Road

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Dr. Kellon

Setting consistent standards and giving companion animal supplement manufacturers a voice. The NASC, National Animal Supplement Council, is an independent organization with voluntary membership which is devoted to the quality and safety of supplements for companion animals. The NASC focuses … Continue reading →

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The Last Half of Pregnancy

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Dr. Kellon

The pregnant mare has the same basic needs for water, nutrients and exercise but with different targets. The calories are the easy part. If you have a good quality hay (DE at least 0.9 Mcal/lb on hay analysis) she will … Continue reading →

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Pitfalls of Fecal Checks for Parasites

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Dr. Kellon

The fecal egg count (FEC) has become the method of choice for determining when to deworm a horse but there are many shortcomings. Most labs do simple flotations, which means manure is mixed with a concentrated sugar or salt solution … Continue reading →

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Protein and Your Horse

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Dr. Kellon

Myths abound in equine nutrition, especially when it comes to protein. One of the most common of these is that high protein can damage the kidneys.  Excess protein is processed in the liver to urea, which is excreted in the … Continue reading →

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Making Your Own Feed

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Dr. Kellon

Interest is high in mixing up your own grain recipe. There are some good reasons for doing this, but also some precautions. In the plus category are: Cost saving. Even if you run a large stable and pay a local … Continue reading →

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Feeding Muscle

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Dr. Kellon

You can’t improve on Mother Nature when a horse is performing well but many horses struggle to live up to the goals we have for them.  The tendency is to focus on lameness and look for sources of pain, which … Continue reading →

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Joint Care – The Basics

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Dr. Kellon

Simply because of their sheer size/mass, the joints of a horse bear a tremendous load. Since force = mass x acceleration, the load on joints only increases with exercise. Canine joints also face challenges over the lifetime of a dog. … Continue reading →

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Spring Pastures

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Dr. Kellon

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 →

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