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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Snow will NOT meet your horse’s water needs!

August 5, 2020December 23, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Piles of fluffy snow in your pasture – and a horse that nibbles at them – making you think your horse is all set for water this winter? Sorry. Think again, please! The main cause of colic during the winter is from reduced water consumption. Snow will not provide enough …

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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Hay is missing key nutrients

August 5, 2020December 13, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Living pasture grasses and alfalfa are rich in fat and water-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein. But once they are cut, dried, and stored as hay, many nutrients that were once plentiful begin to dwindle. Fat soluble vitamins. These include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin A (as …

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Feeding Flaxseeds – Do you have all the facts?

August 5, 2020December 12, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Do you feed your horse flaxseeds? You likely do. Good job! Flaxseeds are a wonderful source of fat, quality protein, water-soluble fiber, and have amazing health benefits. Read on and get all the facts about this excellent whole food. Flaxseeds are high in fat …

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Keeping Your Senior Horse Healthy

August 5, 2020December 1, 2017 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Be Prepared for the Predictable Changes of Aging by Dr. David Sauter DVM Horses are living longer and healthier lives. While humans are considered to be seniors at 65 years and older, when are horses senior? It helps to have a basis to compare “human years” to “horse years” …

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Fruits are Fabulous, Even for Insulin Resistant Horses!

August 5, 2020November 1, 2017 by Press

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Apples and bananas used to be the predominant fruits available in your grocery store during the fall and winter. But lately, you can find all sorts of off-season fruits, including watermelon and blueberries, thanks to imports from more temperate climates. Your horses can also benefit …

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Selling Herbs for a Cause

August 5, 2020October 16, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

Simple acts today… help create a better tomorrow To ensure that all the general health needs your animals are met, try our Daily Health mix and for a Fall detox, our Liver Support mix Susan Moore didn’t set out to run a company mixing and distributing herbal …

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NSC and ACTH – Double Trouble in the Fall

August 5, 2020October 9, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than any other time of year. Two reasons – high NSC (non-structural carbohydrates) from cooler nighttime temperatures and increased blood ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) secretion from the pituitary gland. Both of these lead to …

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What You Need to Know: Equine Leg Bandaging

August 5, 2020October 5, 2017 by Press

At some point, nearly every horse will need a leg wrap or bandage. However, an inappropriate bandage application can cause as many problems as a well-applied bandage can prevent. The key to successful bandaging begins with the proper materials and application. So, before you reach for the nearest …

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Equine Wellness Exam

August 5, 2020October 1, 2017 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Annual Veterinary Visit Can Improve Overall Health by David Sauter, DVM An annual wellness examination by your veterinarian is a great way to assess your horse’s overall health. The purpose of the wellness examination in a horse is similar to that of a human wellness exam. The focus is …

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A Breath of Fresh Air

August 5, 2020August 15, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

Respiratory Health in the Senior Horse By Jennifer Roberts For those of us privileged enough to care for a senior horse, we know that it is an honor to show a horse through their golden years. We provide them the highest quality forage, the best grain and the utmost care. …

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