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Nutritional Considerations for Donkeys
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The Equine Microbiome and Hindgut Fermentation
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Comparing Soaked vs. Unsoaked Ontario Hay
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Romeo & Chou-Chou: A Balanced Bay Case Study
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A Conversation with Dr. Andy Durham on Hyperinsulinemia-Associated Laminitis
A Conversation with Dr. Andy Durham on Hyperinsulinemia-Associated Laminitis - A Balanced Bay Blog Post
Part of the reason I wanted to work in equine nutrition was my keen interest in equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). Through some of the educational content creation that I do I have the absolute honour and pleasure to talk about these topics with world-leading experts in the field. Recently…
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Choosing a Ration Balancer
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Electrolyte Supplementation
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The Science Behind Slow Feed Changes
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Salt Licks
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Probiotic Supplementation
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Creating Good Pasture for Your Herd
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The Popular Ingredients in Joint Supplements
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What You Need to Know About Omega-3s
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When to Add Dietary Supplements
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All About Water
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Protein Intake and Metabolic Horses
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Protein Excess and Deficiency in Horses
Protein Excess and Deficiency in Horses - A Balanced Bay Blog Post
In the previous blog post, protein requirements and protein quality was discussed. However, there can be complications when protein requirements are greatly exceeded. This installment of Fridays with Finn will cover both protein deficiency and protein overload in…
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Protein Requirements in Horses
Defining Protein
Protein is one of 6 nutrient classes that horses have a requirement for. It is a major component of body tissues. Along with being a core component of tissues, proteins are also heavily involved in enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.…
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Soaking Hay to Reduce NSC Content in Forage
Soaking hay is a popular topic in equine nutrition. There are many reasons a horse owner may choose to soak their horse’s hay. Some examples include laminitis, poor dentition, digestion concerns, metabolic disorders, as well as respiratory problems. Today’s blog post will discuss what the research tells us about soaking hay to reduce non-structural carbohydrate (NSC)…
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What is a Balanced Diet?
What is a balanced diet?
To have a balanced diet means that all the animal’s nutrient requirements are being met in the correct proportions. There are 6 key nutrient classes that must be…
Added by Madeline Boast on December 1, 2022 at 7:00pm — No Comments
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- Nutritional Considerations for Donkeys
- The Equine Microbiome and Hindgut Fermentation
- Comparing Soaked vs. Unsoaked Ontario Hay
- Romeo & Chou-Chou: A Balanced Bay Case Study
- A Conversation with Dr. Andy Durham on Hyperinsulinemia-Associated Laminitis
- Choosing a Ration Balancer
- Electrolyte Supplementation
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