Pasture for Horses

Oct 15, 2017 by in GENERAL Comments Off on Pasture for Horses

to over ½ from midvegetative stage (2 to 4 weeks of growth and mature height) to seed-forming maturity (12 weeks of growth). These decreases are well demonstrated by the results…

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General Horse Feeding Practices

Oct 15, 2017 by in GENERAL Comments Off on General Horse Feeding Practices

Hay consumption from a feed bunk or from a feeder placed above the horse’s shoulder increases material getting into their eyes and dust inhalation while eating, which in turn increases…

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Feeding and Care of Horses for Athletic Performance

Oct 15, 2017 by in GENERAL Comments Off on Feeding and Care of Horses for Athletic Performance

TABLE 11-2 Equine Muscle Fiber Types and Their Characteristics Speed, like pulling or lifting a heavy load, requires strength. Strength requires large muscles, whereas prolonged activity requires oxygen-utilizing ability, which…

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VITAMINS FOR HORSES

Oct 15, 2017 by in GENERAL Comments Off on VITAMINS FOR HORSES

• D2, like D), produced in skin, are activated by liver and kidney• Alpha-tocopherol, is most active form of vitamin E• K1, like K2 and K3 (synthetic form), is activated…

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Feeding and Care of Horses with Health Problems

Oct 15, 2017 by in GENERAL Comments Off on Feeding and Care of Horses with Health Problems

A change in the affected horse’s environment that minimizes their exposure to the cause is vital for both treatment and prevention of the vicious cycle of irritation and further airway…

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