Tag Archives: senior horse feeds

Feeding a horse with Cushing’s Syndrome

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Roy J.

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 …

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Feeding Senior Horses

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Gayle R.

I recently visited a horse owner that wanted to know when it was time to start feeding senior feed to her horse. She currently had him on a 10% protein sweet feed mix. She said he was underweight and not …

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