Alternative Feeds For Racehorses
Feeding racehorses correctly is an art and a science. One of the most delicate areas to balance is the safe feeding of horses that are in intense exercise programs but also are confined to stalls and must consume high concentrate rations to meet their energy requirements.
Balancing the Equine Diet
When developing rations for horses, especially those that are required to perform at the highest level, balance is crucial. From broodmares and young, growing horses to racehorses on the track, nutritional requirements for digestible energy (energy) or calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals must be considered.
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Factors such as physical and psychological stress, an unbalanced diet, antibiotics, and an oversupply of starches and sugars can result in inflammation and erosion in the horse’s gut wall.
Supporting Equine Digestion and Healthy Gut Function
While we can treat some gastrointestinal disorders with certain drugs, we must also instill good preventive care of the digestive tract so we can lower the incidence of such disorders and help the horse maintain healthy gut function.
Optimizing Equine Bone Formation
Optimizing Equine Bone Formation - Role of Nutrition, Training and Drug Interaction By Amy M Gill, PhD. Many Variables Involved in Formation of Healthy Bone Since the recent break down of several high profile race horses, the media and others have tried to elucidate...
Hidden Benefits of Alfalfa
Alfalfa provides excellent-quality forage but is often underused due to misconceptions By Amy Gill, PhD Horses love the taste of alfalfa and for many, nothing could be better for them. Unfortunately, due to some myths about this forage, it is highly underused as a...