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Equine Digestion – It’s Decidedly Different

August 5, 2020November 1, 2016 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Equine digestion is the very foundation of horse health. Many aspects of your horse’s wellness depend on horse owners understanding the horse’s natural diet and eating habits. Many complex health problems can be prevented or alleviated through a deeper understanding of how horses are made on the inside. This book …

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Switching to Hay? Remember Vitamin E

August 5, 2020November 1, 2016 by Press

As the growing season winds down in autumn, horse owners in many climates must provide horses with an appropriate alternative forage to fulfill fiber requirements. In most cases, this involves the use of hay, though other products such as haylage or hay cubes are appropriate and sometimes fed. The question that looms …

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Have a Question? Ask The Experts!

August 5, 2020October 26, 2016 by Northwest Horse Source

Send us your question and we’ll select the best expert for you. Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts …

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August 5, 2020October 5, 2016 by Northwest Horse Source

SILVER WHINNYS® THE PROOF IS IN THE RESULTS! Silver Whinnys® maintain a hygienic environment around the legs useful for reducing dirt, debris and bio-burden near any pre-existing sores and wounds. They serve as an outstanding alternative to bandaging, and fly protection, a barrier used to protect legs while …

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The Secret to Healthy Horses? Keep it Simple!

August 5, 2020October 1, 2016 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Key Considerations for Equine Well-being By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. We know they’re out there. Horses brimming with health – strong muscles, shiny coats, hard hooves, good digestion, normal metabolism, strong immune function – just plain healthy! How does this happen? What is it about their care that gives …

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Equine Wound Care

August 5, 2020October 1, 2016 by Eleanor Blazer

Take Steps to Ensure Proper Healing By: Eleanor Blazer Horse owners joke about wrapping horses in bubble-wrap to protect them from injury. Unfortunately, we can’t, so we have to deal with the resulting wound when our beloved steeds do damage to themselves. Before slathering, spraying and daubing on the …

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Purina Animal Nutrition – The Best Nutrition Possible for Your Horse

August 5, 2020September 28, 2016 by Northwest Horse Source

We are proud to have Purina Animal Nutrition sponsoring our Senior Horse Photo Essay Contest! Learn about how Purina’s Senior Horse Feeds can benefit your older equine friend: Purina® horse feeds and supplements start with state-of-the-art research and high-quality ingredients. Find the right one for your horse. With better veterinary …

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Reminder: Beware of laminitis risk in fall pasture!

August 5, 2020September 27, 2016 by Press

As temperatures begin to dip, Dr. Juliet Getty, equine nutrition specialist, reminds you to help your horse make the transition to winter feeding in good shape—and that means you being informed about the sugar and starch that lurk in your fall pasture growth. If you have horses that are overweight, insulin resistant, …

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The Equine First Aid Kit

August 5, 2020September 2, 2016 by David Sauter D.V.M.

A Well Equipped Kit Can Save the Day by Dave Sauter, DVM With over 350 breeds of horses worldwide there is enormous variety in size, shape and purpose. One thing they all have in common is that they have been bred to perform some work-related or athletic job. Their athleticism …

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Equine Pastern Dermatitis: How Veterinarians and Owners Keep EPD From Nipping at Horses’ Heels

August 5, 2020August 26, 2016 by Press

Research author and full professor, Rosanna Marsella, DVM, of the Department of Animal Clinical Sciences at University of Florida (Gainesville) College of Veterinary Medicine, knows Equine Pastern Dermatitis, or greasy heel, is as slippery as its name when it comes to identifying and healing the raw, cutaneous lesions that curse …

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