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Feeding an Athletic Horse on Stall Rest
By KER Staff · July 3, 2012How do I feed my injured event horse that's now on stall rest?
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Warmblood Mare Not Receiving Sufficient Fortification
By KER Staff · December 30, 2011Is my mature Warmblood mare receiving proper nutrition? Can I cure an OCD lesion in this mare through nutrition?
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Nutrition Affects Hoof Growth in Horses
By KER Staff · December 9, 2011Hoof quality is dependent on balanced nutrition, and the correct building blocks are needed in the horse’s diet to ensure healthy hoof growth.
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Feeding Draft Horses
By KER Staff · October 17, 2011A common nutritional problem encountered in easy-keeping drafts is undersupplementation of key nutrients in their diets. If they are on a low-grain or forage-only diet, they are likely receiving inadequate quantities of vitamins, minerals, and possibly protein.
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Autumn Grass Poses Risk for Laminitic Horses
By KER Staff · September 19, 2011Horse owners know to be cautious when allowing horses access to lush green pasture in the spring. But that tired-looking autumn grass can be just as dangerous for some animals at risk of laminitis.
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Vitamin K Supplementation for Horses
By KER Staff · September 19, 2011New research has shown that the most effective way to supplement horses with vitamin K is in the form of K3, or menadione.
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Fish Oil Reduces Inflammatory Joint Compounds in Horses
By KER Staff · September 14, 2011Researchers investigated the intra-articular production of a potent inflammatory compound following 90 days of oral supplementation with two different types of omega-3 fatty acids.
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Preventing Colic and Laminitis After a Horse Overeats
By KER Staff · September 13, 2011A horse bingeing on grain is always a cause for concern, but with a plan and veterinary assistance, horse owners can help to keep ill effects of equine overeating to a minimum.
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Nutritional Care of Physitis in a Foal
By KER Staff · August 8, 2011<p> How should I manage my three-month-old foal that has been diagnosed with physitis?</p>
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Preventing Equine Motor Neuron Disease
By KER Staff · July 11, 2011Prevent equine motor neuron disease through a proper balanced diet with less confinement and greater exposure to green pasture.
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Horse Feed Management and EPM Prevention
By KER Staff · July 7, 2011To prevent EPM, opossums should be kept out of the barn and especially away from sources of hay, feed, and water.
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Equine Nutrition in the Management of Flexural Deformities
By KER Staff · June 21, 2011Nutrition often plays an important role in the onset of developmental orthopedic disease (DOD) in horses.
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Thoughts on an Easy Keeper and a Retired Gelding
By KER Staff · June 8, 2011<p> I feed a balancer pellet and a well-known commercial hoof supplement to my retired gelding? Could I be oversupplementing certain nutrients?</p>
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Vitamin K: Essential for Bone Development in Horses
By KER Staff · May 31, 2011Vitamin K status should be considered in the analysis of bone disorders in horses.
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Provision of Vitamins Important in Convalescing Horses
By KER Staff · April 28, 2011Vitamins are especially important when a breakdown in tissue occurs due to injury or illness.
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The Importance of Protein During Convalescence
By KER Staff · March 23, 2011Formulating an appropriate diet for a horse with a musculoskeletal injury requires knowledge of protein use within the body.
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Calcium: How Important Is It for Hoof Health?
By KER Staff · February 28, 2011The macromineral calcium is important for hoof health.
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Feeding to Avoid Laminitis
By KER Staff · January 24, 2011One of the simplest ways to help manage metabolic diseases in horses is through dietary manipulation.
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Equine Nutritionist Q&A: Founder in a Young Mare
By KER Staff · January 17, 2011<p> What feeding precautions should be observed after a horse founders?</p>
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Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Arthritis
By KER Staff · December 17, 2010Omega-3 fatty acids have direct anti-inflammatory actions that can be useful for the treatment of osteoarthritis and lameness.
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Equine Nutritionist Q&A: Grain Storage
By KER Staff · October 18, 2010<p> What is the usual shelf life of grain if kept in a climate-controlled, airtight container compared to a grain bin in the barn during summer months? Can old feed cause lameness?</p>
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Poor Nutrition Impacts Hooves
By KER Staff · March 15, 2010Equine nutritionists are frequently asked questions about dietary influences on hoof health.
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Feeding Laminitic Horses
By KER Staff · February 8, 2010Horses recovering from an acute case of laminitis must have a carefully designed feed management plan in order to avoid a recurrence of the problem.
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Equine Nutritionist Q&A: What to Feed a Yearling with Physitis
By KER Staff · January 21, 2010<p> Should I feed my yearling the <a href="http://ker.com/products/feeds/AllPhase/">Kentucky Equine Research (KER) All-Phase</a> ration balancer in addition to the hay?</p>
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Feeding to Prevent Developmental Orthopedic Disease
By KER Staff · October 26, 2008Proper nutrition of the mare throughout pregnancy and lactation and of the young horse during its first two years of life will help prevent developmental orthopedic problems
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Skeletal Development in Thoroughbreds
By KER Staff · October 21, 2008While bone tissue continues to respond to exercise throughout the horse's life, cartilage loses almost all of its ability to adapt or regenerate by the time the horse is mature.
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Response of Quarter Horses to High Fat, Low Carb Diets
By KER Staff · October 21, 2008Excessively high insulin sensitivity and a build-up of glycogen in the muscle fibers are also characteristic of polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM), a chronic form of tying-up syndrome. Horses with clinical signs of PSSM have been known to benefit from diets lower in starch and higher in fat than traditional equine rations.
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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Provides Significant Benefits
By KER Staff · October 21, 2008Horses need to consume both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, but the traditional equine diet tends to provide a skewed ratio of these compounds, minimizing the supply of omega-3s and oversupplying omega- 6s. Continuing research is revealing more information about the benefits of supplementing horses with omega-3 fatty acid to achieve a more nutritionally sound balance.
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Sugar Accumulation in Grass May Harm Horses
By KER Staff · October 27, 2007Scientists have revealed that Dr. Green may not be the best prescription for all horses. Under specific growing conditions, common pasture plants can harbor sufficient sugar to cause metabolic problems in certain horses that are especially sensitive to carbohydrates.
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Managing Horses on High-Fructan Pastures
By KER Staff · October 27, 2007All horses are subject to digestive upsets associated with lush spring pasture. The content of highly fermentable carbohydrates in lush pasture can be overwhelming to the unadapted digestive system.
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Nutritional Considerations for Warmbloods
By KER Staff · October 26, 2007European warmbloods and warmblood crosses have become prominent as sport horses in the United States, where they compete regularly in dressage, show jumping, and three-day eventing. Feeding nutritionally balanced rations and attending to nutrition-related idiosyncrasies of warmbloods are the first steps in producing and maintaining sound athletes.
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Bran Mash: What’s it Really Good For?
By KER Staff · November 4, 2003Bran mashes remain a staple in the feeding regime of some horsemen and continue to be a traditional meal for horses recovering from sickness, for mares immediately following foaling, and for aged horses with dental problems. A bran mash is often the meal of choice for horses following an intense workout, especially for those that do not drink adequately during or after intense exercise and teeter on the brink of dehydration.
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Laminitis Basics
By KER Staff · November 2, 2003While obesity-associated laminitis is not well understood among researchers and veterinarians, affected horses may go on to lead otherwise healthy lives if treatment is swift and diligent. Recommended treatments center around corrective trimming and shoeing, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain, and strict diet. Forced exercise can be imposed once all laminitis-related pain has abated.
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Equine Nutritionist Q&A: Hoof Strength
By KER Staff · October 27, 2003<p> How can I prevent my horse’s hooves from cracking and breaking? What can I do to help make them stronger?</p>
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Equine Nutritionist Q&A: Joint Supplements for Horses
By KER Staff · October 27, 2000<p> How can you stop wear and tear on your horses joints?</p>
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