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Types of Carbohydrates in Horse Feed Diets
The topic of carbohydrates for horses has gotten a lot of people asking questions and has created a certain amount of confusion, particularly when comparing carbohydrates in equine diets to human dietary recommendations. Starches, carbohydrates, sugars, non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) and …
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Carbohydrates in Horse Diets
There is a lot of discussion these days about carbohydrates, the good and the bad. In reality, they are all related. Carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in varied chemical relationships. Sugars are the simplest of the carbohydrates and can …
Feeding a horse with Cushing’s Syndrome
As the number of horses known to have Cushing’s Syndrome increases, questions on how to feed horses with this condition also increase. As a starting management practice, your veterinarian may recommend pergolide as an added medication for your horse. This is available …
Management Practices: Reducing the Risk of Colic
Colic is one of the leading health problems facing horse owners. According to the USDA’s National Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) Equine Study 1998, about 4% of the horse population experiences colic each year. Colic rated second only to old age …
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Posted in Colic, Digestive System, Diseases and Disorders, Feeding Management, How To
Tagged as colic, colic prevention, feeding management
