Equine Nutrition
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Mineral Balancers for Horses: The Ultimate Vitamin and Mineral Supplement
The use of mineral balancers in a horse's diet is a smart approach for ensuring optimal health and performance. These specially formulated feeds or supplements aim to balance the mineral...
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Exploring the Benefits of Biotin for Horses: A Supplement for Equine Hoof Health
Supplementing with biotin is a well-recognized practice for enhancing hoof quality, especially in cases of brittle hooves. Equine research strongly suggests that this vitamin, also known as vitamin B7, can...
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Herbal Supplements for Equine Health and Wellness: A Comprehensive Guide to Herbs for Horses
Dr, Worth delves into the role of herbal supplements in equine care, spotlighting the most popular herbs for horses. Despite a trend to feed supplements for issues ranging from digestion...
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Feeding High Fat Horse Feed | When To Feed Fats to Equines
Dr. Worth explores the benefits of high-fat horse feed for improving body condition and equine health. Discover how adding a high fat supplement to your horse's diet can offer a...
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Flaxseed and the Risks of Cyanide Poisoning from Flax in Horses
Flaxseed and the Risks of Cyanide Poisoning from Flax in Horses Introduction to Flax and Its Benefits Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is often used in equine nutrition due to...
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Feeding Milk Thistle Supplements to Horses
Feeding Milk Thistle Supplements to Horses Milk thistle, scientifically known as Silybum Marianum, is gaining popularity among horse owners. It's often touted for its potential benefits to liver health and...
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Prebiotics and Probiotics: Understanding What Your Horse Needs
Explore the complex world of equine gut health in our blog dedicated to understanding probiotics and prebiotics for horses. Learn how these beneficial components, when added to a horse's diet,...
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Understanding Horse Supplements for Moody, Hormonal Mares
Understanding the complexity of hormonal imbalances in horses, especially mares, can be a challenging task. Hormonal fluctuations often contribute to what's referred to as "moody mare" syndrome, resulting in erratic...
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How to Save Money on Horse Feed
Dr. Worth has 3 tips for you on how to feed your horse on a budget: feed your hay in a net or bucket so it doesn't get trampled by...
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Testing Your Horse for Magnesium
In horses, magnesium is involved in a number of important bodily functions, including regulation of heart function, maintaining strong bones, and supporting a healthy immune system. Blood tests for magnesium won't...
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Minerals for Horses and Blocks vs Mineral Supplements
Horses require both macro and micro minerals to maintain their health. The best way to feed this is using a mineral balance pellet or supplement, like LinPro instead of feeding...
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Saving Money on Treats
Treats are useful for R+ training and rewarding your horse in general. However, treats can be very expensive. Dr. Worth offers some inexpensive horse treat alternatives.