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Caring for the Older Performance Horse

August 5, 2020July 1, 2015 by Liz Devine, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA

The Health Concerns of Aged Equine Athletes by Liz Devine, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA Older equine athletes have given their owners many years of hard work and dedication. As their age catches up with them, there are certain health concerns to be mindful of so they can continue an …

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The Obesity Epidemic

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

True Causes of Obesity and How to Fix It by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Obesity is an epidemic problem with domesticated horses. Although we most easily attribute the problem to overfeeding concentrates combined with too little exercise, the underlying cause is much less apparent. It has to do with …

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Horse Owners Can Still Take Action Against West Nile Threat

August 5, 2020June 25, 2015 by Press

Vaccination, good management helps offer protection during peak mosquito season FLORHAM PARK, N.J., June 25, 2015 — Peak mosquito activity in the United States occurs July through October, which places horses at the highest risk of contracting West Nile virus (WNV).1 Much of the United States has experienced increased rainfall …

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Conquer odoriferous problems!

August 5, 2020June 19, 2015 by Press

Sweet PDZ is the superior and most effective stall freshener product available. Sweet PDZ is safe and gentle to use. It is an inert mineral, with unique chemistry that actually adsorbs moisture and selective gases, such as ammonia. Because of Sweet PDZ’s unique mineral composition, you will have far superior …

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Dr. Getty’s Tip: Too Much Iron Can Be Detrimental to the Insulin Resistant Horse

August 5, 2020June 5, 2015 by Press

Are you adding a supplement to your horse’s diet that contains iron? You may want to consider changing it if your horse is overweight, diagnosed with insulin resistance, or suffers from equine Cushing’s disease. Studies have shown a direct correlation between iron intake and insulin levels in the blood, making …

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How to Feed a Severely Neglected Rescue Horse

August 5, 2020May 31, 2015 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. When we can offer a safe, caring home to a severely neglected horse, everyone in the horse world cheers. If you have recently adopted a rescue horse, let me first commend you for your actions. Saving a horse that is in desperate need of …

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The Mare That Defied the Odds…Twice!

August 5, 2020May 31, 2015 by Press

In 2009, when the quarter horse mare Watch Texas (aka “Charo”) came to the Tobias family as then nine-year-old Lucchesse’s barrel racing mount, they could not have predicted the ride ahead with the plucky mare that would include two death-defying surgeries and two triumphant returns to barrel racing. Lucchesse, who …

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Five Tips for a Successful Spring Turnout

August 5, 2020May 22, 2015 by Press

After a long, snowy winter in many parts of the country, people and horses alike are eager to get out and enjoy spring warmth and sunshine. Pastures are greening up, and it’s time for horse owners to open the barn and let their horses dine al fresco. “It’s tempting to …

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NuZu Feed launches Stabul1.com website

August 5, 2020May 22, 2015 by Press

March 3, 2015, Chana, Illinois – NuZu Feed is pleased to announce a new website dedicated specifically to the horse feed and treats segment of the business. Stabul 1 is a successful line of products promoting great digestive health, balanced vitamins and minerals, combined with a low carb diet to …

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National Animal Supplement Council (NASC)

August 5, 2020May 22, 2015 by Press

The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) is working diligently to ensure transparency and quality in the horse health supplement industry for the benefit of consumers, manufacturers, and, more importantly, the animals themselves. To this end, NASC has developed the NASC Seal of Quality. This stamp of approval on qualifying horse …

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