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First “Research Reflections” Column, a New Feature in Dr. Getty’s Forage for Thought

August 5, 2020September 8, 2015 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Dr. Getty announces a new feature, “Research Reflections,” insights on relevant nutrition research and how it impacts your horses’ health, in her bi-monthly newsletter, Forage for Thought. Subscribe for free at www.GettyEquineNutrition.com. The following is the first to be featured: Prebiotics may reduce inflammation in aging horses Researchers from …

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Skin Deep – Identifying and Treating Common Skin Disorders

August 5, 2020September 1, 2015 by Don Blazer

by Don Blazer, Horse Courses Online Go to the barn, look at your horse, and you will often find a lump, a bump, a scratch, or a sore. These may be found on his face, neck, shoulder, girth, back, legs, or behind the pastern. Most bumps and scrapes are …

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Laser Therapy for Horses: Reba’s Story

August 5, 2020September 1, 2015 by David Sauter D.V.M.

One Quarter Horse’s Dramatic Injury and Recovery by Dave Sauter, DVM Photos Courtesy of Michelle Kornelis On a Sunday morning in early January, it snowed for the first and only time last winter. Reba, a 7-year-old Quarter Horse mare, was excited by the new blanket of snow cover and …

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4 Tips to Avoid Heat Stroke in Your Horse

August 5, 2020September 1, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

Keep Your Horse Safe and Competitive all Summer Long by Purina Animal Nutrition Heat and humidity place an added burden on horses during training, showing and transporting. Summer is coming to a close but many are still busy finishing up the show season and it’s important to make sure your …

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Responsible, Purposeful Breeding

August 5, 2020August 21, 2015 by Press

The words responsible and breeding should be an inseparable pairing in the horse industry. The successful future of a foal depends heavily on the investment of the breeder to: 1) financially project costs from conception to sale or lifespan of the horse if it is to be kept. 2) research, …

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Free Program Saves Horse Owners Thousands of Dollars on Colic Surgery

August 5, 2020August 21, 2015 by Press

SmartPak Celebrates Three Years of Healthier Horses with ColiCare™ PLYMOUTH, MA – August 20, 2015 – Colic is a potentially deadly and unfortunately common condition that affects horses of all ages, breeds, and disciplines. In fact, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) estimates 900,000 horses will colic each year …

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“Beat the Thirst, Feed the Beet” Campaign Educates Horse Owners on How to Hydrate Their Horses

August 5, 2020August 9, 2015 by Press

Exter, NH —— With the hot summer months looming ahead, keeping your horse properly hydrated can be something of a challenge. With that in mind, Emerald Valley Natural Health is pleased to announce its “Beat the Thirst, Feed the Beet” Campaign to educate horse owners to the benefits of hydrating …

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Turmeric is a winning supplement for insulin resistance

August 5, 2020August 9, 2015 by Press

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Turmeric, an Asian spice, has an impressive resume of reducing inflammation, relieving pain, protecting against brain degenerative diseases, and suppressing insulin resistance. Research[i] has revealed that feeding turmeric to laboratory animals suffering from Type II diabetes (which involves insulin resistance) resulted in weight reduction …

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Is Summer Grass Safe?

August 5, 2020August 1, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

Keep Your Horse Healthy All Summer Long by Dr. Joyce Harman, DVM Summer has arrived, bringing with it the changing responsibilities of a horse owner. This may include changing out troughs more often to keep your horse’s water cool and fresh, or hosing him down on those brutal July …

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Feed Your Horse Properly

August 5, 2020August 1, 2015 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Scoops Measure Volume, Not Weight by Juliet M. Getty Ph.D. The directions on most feed bags offer guidelines in terms of the number of pounds (or kg) you should feed. If you use a scoop to measure your horse’s feed, how many pounds are you actually feeding? Are you assuming that …

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