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Fiber in Horse Feeds

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Gina T.

In our previous post, we learned what fiber is and how a horse digests it,and we also learned that a horse consuming 1-1.5% of it’s bodyweight in quality roughage will satisfy its daily fiber requirements. When it comes to any …

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Feeding Bran Mashes to Horses

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Gina T.

Feeding bran mashes to horses is a common tradition dating back a long time, and is often thought to be a help in preventing colic through a laxative effect. Bran is believed to be a laxative in people, but to …

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Management Practices: Reducing the Risk of Colic

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Roy J.

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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