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Nutrition and feeding management for horse owners

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It's a fact - good nutrition and a good feeding program are keys to having a happy, healthy horse. But with all of the feeds and feedstuffs available, it's hard to be sure you're making the best... More ≫

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It's a fact - good nutrition and a good feeding program are keys to having a happy, healthy horse. But with all of the feeds and feedstuffs available, it's hard to be sure you're making the best nutritional choices. This manual examines horse nutrition and nutritional content of feeds so that good horse feeding programs can be designed. This manual covers: 1) the nutrient content of different feeds. 2) feeding management for different classes of horses. 3) basic digestive physiology. 4) the horse's requirements for different nutrients

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Feeding the broodmare

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Mares are expected to grow a healthy foal inside them for 11 months and produce enough milk for that foal for up to 6 months. Furthermore, many mares are expected to raise healthy foals year after... More ≫

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Mares are expected to grow a healthy foal inside them for 11 months and produce enough milk for that foal for up to 6 months. Furthermore, many mares are expected to raise healthy foals year after year, requiring successful rebreeding while the previous year’s foal is still by her side. Because nutrition influences each stage of the broodmare’s production cycle, nutritional management may, in many ways, determine the success of the breeding program.

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Feeding working and performance horses

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The horse is an incredible athlete, excelling at both maximal sprinting, such as racing or rodeo events, and low-intensity, long duration activities, such as a 160-km endurance ride. Whether your... More ≫

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The horse is an incredible athlete, excelling at both maximal sprinting, such as racing or rodeo events, and low-intensity, long duration activities, such as a 160-km endurance ride. Whether your horses are competing at top levels or just being used for the occasional trail ride, they must be fed adequately to ensure optimal health and performance.

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Feeding the stallion

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Many consider the stallion to be the star of the breeding farm. Nationwide, millions of dollars are spent promoting and advertising stallions to attract suitable mare owners. In turn, mare owners... More ≫

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Many consider the stallion to be the star of the breeding farm. Nationwide, millions of dollars are spent promoting and advertising stallions to attract suitable mare owners. In turn, mare owners spend thousands of dollars on stud fees and shell out hundreds of dollars in veterinary care to prepare their mares for natural coverage or costly A.I. (artificial insemination) shipments. The stallion is expected to be in top health, physically fit and able to perform on demand when a mare arrives at the breeding shed or when semen is artificially collected. Nutrition certainly plays a key role in maintaining the health and condition of the stallion, before, during, and after the breeding season.

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Feeding and management considerations for horses

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Drought results in poor growing conditions for pastures, hay and grain crops. As a result, pastures often become overgrazed and feed prices skyrocket. A drought can definitely affect your feeding... More ≫

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Drought results in poor growing conditions for pastures, hay and grain crops. As a result, pastures often become overgrazed and feed prices skyrocket. A drought can definitely affect your feeding and management choices. The following are some management and feeding guidelines to help get you and your horses through a dry spell.

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