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17.03.2009The Vitamin E Controversy hot!
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One human study showed that high doses of vitamin E might be risky; does this mean our horses are also at risk?
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18.05.2009The skinny of fathot!
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Fat is an effective energy source for horses. Pound for pound, fats provide 2.25 times more energy than carbohydrates. In a natural state, horses consume only small amounts of fats, but they digest and absorb them well. Fats are broken down into fatty acids in the small intestine and stored as triglycerides in the adipose tissue of the body. Fat is utilized to fuel long-term, slow work.
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16.12.2009Protein Demystifiedhot!
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As we strive to provide a balanced diet for our horses, the requirement we are working to fulfill is for amino acids, not proteins. A good quality protein will provide the necessary amino acids in the correct ratios to meet the horse’s needs.
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23.07.2009Part 2 Selenium: how much is in your horse’s diet?hot!
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The selenium in your horse’s diet can come from multiple sources, such as pasture, hay, grain, or commercial feeds and supplements. Your challenge is to figure out exactly how many milligrams of selenium your diet is providing daily.
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25.06.2009Part 1 Selenium: an essential mineralhot!
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Selenium is an essential trace mineral. It is necessary to maintain good health but is needed only in small amounts.
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27.01.2010Myths and Facts about Proteinhot!
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Myths and Facts about Protein
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08.10.2009More Mighty Mineralshot!
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In a previous Nutritional Minute, “Mighty Minerals,”we reviewed the macrominerals calcium and phosphorus. We learned that mineral levels can influence the absorption, metabolism, and excretion of other nutrients; therefore, not only is the quantity of mineral itself important but also the ratio of one mineral to another. There are five additional macrominerals that the National Research Council (NRC) lists as required for horses. Each plays a supporting role in different areas of your horse’s body.
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28.09.2009Mighty Mineralshot!
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Minerals are inorganic compounds that serve both as components in body tissue and as catalysts for various body processes. Calcium and phosphorus are perhaps the most recognizable macrominerals. As with all minerals, they are vital to your horse’s well-being.
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06.04.2009Managing Your Horse's Bugshot!
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The demands made on today’s horses often make it hard for us to mimic this natural state in our management programs. Confinement, high-energy demands, abrupt feed changes, shipping, illnesses, and other stressful situations can throw the delicately balanced system out of whack and make your horse sick. Keeping the good bugs happy and healthy is one of the major challenges facing today’s horse owners.
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12.08.2009Does your horse need extra vitamins? Maybe…hot!
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Vitamins are organic compounds, which, when provided in the proper amounts, play a major role in the well-being of your horse. They are vital to the promotion and regulation of virtually all of the body's normal functions. When deciding if vitamin supplementation is right for your horse, take the time to carefully review his or her diet and lifestyle. Modern management practices often lead to the need for supplementation.
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