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Apple Cider Vinegar โ€“ Natural Horse Care Product

Apple Cider Vinegar โ€“ Natural Horse Care Product 15 May, 2012 โ€“ Dr Rensia Mรถller Some of the ways that Apple Cider Vinegar help horses: 1) Water and Feed Nutritional Supplement ACV is an excellent source of easily absorbable potassium and other trace minerals. ACV is invaluable for mares coming up to foaling and itโ€ฆ

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Colostrum and Failure of Passive Transfer in Foals

Colostrum and Failure of Passive Transfer in Foals 18 April, 2012 โ€“ Dr Sarah Seitz Newborn foals are somewhat immunodeficient, meaning that they lack antibodies for many of the pathogens they will encounter soon after birth. Mother Nature has overcome this problem by providing your foal with colostrum โ€“ the โ€œfirstโ€ milk produced by theโ€ฆ

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Nutrition of Mares Influences Milk Characteristics and Development of Foals

Nutrition of Mares Influences Milk Characteristics and Development of Foals 14 February, 2012 โ€“ Dr Rensia Mรถller The nutrition of the mare affects growth and development of the foal both in the uterus and via milk production. In foals, these effects carry over for a year or more. In one study, 15 one-day-old foals fedโ€ฆ

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Raising And Care Of Orphan Foals

Raising And Care Of Orphan Foals 24 October, 2011 โ€“ Dr Sarah Seitz The birth of a long-awaited foal is an exciting occasion. But what if something goes wrong โ€“ the mare gets sick, or doesnโ€™t produce any milk, or perhaps she dies. This article will discuss some of the options/considerations for caring and feedingโ€ฆ

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Study Suggests Lucerne Might Buffer Gastric Acid Production and Prevent Ulcers and/Reduce Ulcer Severity

Study Suggests Lucerne Might Buffer Gastric Acid Production and Prevent Ulcers and/Reduce Ulcer Severity 03 January, 2012 โ€“ Dr Rensia Mรถller If your horse has ulcers, giving him omeprazole is not the only thing you can do to help reduce the severity of the problem. Research from Texas A&M University US showed that feeding lucerneโ€ฆ

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Start Your Foal Out Right To Help Avoid Bone And Tendon Problems Later In Life.

Start Your Foal Out Right To Help Avoid Bone And Tendon Problems Later In Life. 07 November, 2011 โ€“ Dr Rensia Mรถller Part 1 Your foal is growing rapidly at his damโ€™s side, and by outward appearance he is healthy and content. But it is important to ensure that he is receiving the correct levelsโ€ฆ

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The Use Of Body Condition Scoring In Broodmare Management

The Use Of Body Condition Scoring In Broodmare Management 5 September, 2011 โ€“ Dr Rensia Mรถller The Use Of Body Condition Scoring In Broodmare Management It is generally considered that the mareโ€™s energy status is the major nutritional factor that influences her reproductive efficiency. Body condition scoring is a visual and hands-on method of estimatingโ€ฆ