HEALTHY PASTURE HAY FOR HORSES
In This Article:The Benefits Of Cocksfoot HayThe Nutrient Profile Of Cocksfoot HayIs Cocksfoot Hay Suitable For Metabolic Or Laminitis Horses? In Australia, Cocksfoot (Dactylis Glomerata) is probably one of the less popular pastures or hay sources available to our equine friends. With this in mind, it is not to say that Cocksfoot cannot be a…
LAMINITIS IN HORSES
In This Article:Laminitis in HorsesWhat is Laminitis?Laminitis and DietHigh Sugar & Starch Diet and LaminitisFeeds to AvoidSuitable Feeds for HorsesReferences Laminitis is a very painful and serious health condition affecting the laminae in horses’ hooves, requiring urgent assistance from your vet and a qualified farrier or trimmer with experience in treating the condition (eg, short…
SKELETAL MUSCLE TISSUE AND ITS RESPONSES TO EXERCISE TRAINING IN PERFORMANCE HORSES
In this article:Skeletal muscle cells vary in their structure and functionMuscle cell structure and function to different horse eventsWhat can be trained in muscle cells?Adaptations in muscle cells via training can improve performance Skeletal muscle supports body structures, and enables movement of most body parts, including the head, neck, ribs and limbs. Skeletal muscle makes…
VITAMIN C EFFECTS ON INFLAMMATION AND IMMUNITY IN ANIMALS
In This Article:The main points made in this article A recent review has summarized the results of many studies that have investigated the effects of Vitamin C and other constituents of citrus juice on inflammation and immunity. It is well known that Vitamin C nutrition is essential for prevention of scurvy in human and most…
LUCERNE FOR HORSES – THE PROS AND CONS
Lucerne is a high-quality feed and a valuable component of many, if not most horses’ diets. There are good reasons though why it shouldn’t be used as the only source of roughage for horses. Lucerne is a high-quality feed and a valuable component of many, if not most horses’ diets. There are good reasons though…
FIBRE IN HORSES DIETS: WHY IT IS SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A FILLER!
Horses are “trickle feeders” (meaning they are designed to ingest relatively small amounts of food gradually over long periods each day) and “hindgut fermenters” (which means that the fibrous component of their diet is fermented in their large intestine). Their entire digestive system is designed to process fibrous plant matter almost constantly.
OATS FOR HORSES – THE PROS AND CONS
There is a misconception among many horse owners that oats shouldn’t be fed to horses because they are likely to make them ‘hot’ and ‘fizzy’. In most cases, this simply isn’t the case, although there are always some exceptions. In This Article:The BENEFITS of feeding OATSWhy is PHOSPHORUS important in horses’ dietsWhy OATS are healthy for horsesWhy BETA-GLUCAN…
THE SECRET TO STAMINA IN ENDURANCE HORSES
What is a healthy source of fat for horses? Why are cooking oils unhealthy for horses? What is a healthy oil for horses? METABOLISM RESEARCH OF ENDURANCE HORSES Increasing stamina in an endurance horse is one of the keys to high performance. Research developments into the metabolism of endurance horses may prove insightful to increasing…
