Balancing the Diet of a Racehorse
When formulating a diet for a racehorse based on chaff, grain, protein sources, oil and hay (i.e. no added supplementation) it is easy to...
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Caroline Foote
- Dec 12, 2023
- 2 min
Promoting Gut Health in Racehorses
A brief review of scientific advice to promote gut health in racehorses. The quantity of hay currently recommended to reduce gastric...
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Caroline Foote
- Nov 10, 2023
- 1 min
Does Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome Affect Performance?
Clinical signs of EGUS are usually subtle and non-specific. What is the evidence of the effect of EGUS on performance? - In one study,...
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Caroline Foote
- Nov 10, 2023
- 1 min
Feed Mixing Service Now Available
A new service is now available allowing for the supply of premium quality, fresh feed to racing stables and farms. Each stable or farm...
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Caroline Foote
- Sep 14, 2023
- 2 min
A Role for Omega 3 in Lower Airway Inflammatory Disease?
Due to the potential beneficial effects of omega 3 on inflammation there has been much interest in supplementation of horses. Review of...
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Caroline Foote
- Sep 14, 2023
- 2 min
Racehorse Nutrition - What's Actually Needed
Horse nutrition has become overly complicated over the years - but covering the basics will take you a long way. Hay should be made...
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Caroline Foote
- Sep 14, 2023
- 1 min
Amino Acid Nutrition for Horses
Little is known about the exact amino acid requirements of horses, however estimations can be made to improve the protein quality of...
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Caroline Foote
- Aug 10, 2023
- 3 min
Proper Nutrition is Critical for Bone Health - but it is not Guaranteed Without Appropriate Exercise
A 2023 paper entitled “A review of Three Decades of Research Dedicated to Making Equine Bone Stronger: Implications for Horses and...
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Caroline Foote
- Aug 9, 2023
- 1 min
The Perfect Feed Mix for Horses - Which Feeds to Use?
The true advantage of feed formulation lies in the ability to match feed types to specific requirements for stables and farms, taking...
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Caroline Foote
- Aug 9, 2023
- 1 min
Consistent Feeding of Lucerne (Including During Spelling) for Reducing Ulcer Risk
Lucerne hay appears superior to grass hay or pasture for reducing the risk of gastric ulcers. Intense training combined with high starch...
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Caroline Foote
- Jul 5, 2023
- 1 min
Effects of Oral Treatment with Chondroitin Sulfate and Glucosamine in an Experimental Model of OA
Further research supports the use of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine in the management of joint disease in horses. Chondroitin...
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Caroline Foote
- Jun 30, 2023
- 1 min
Broodmare Nutrition & Reducing the Risk of Skeletal Disease in Foals
Optimising mare body condition, adequate supplementation and selection of appropriate feed types may help to reduce the risk of...
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Caroline Foote
- Jun 28, 2023
- 1 min
High Protein Diets for Athletic Horses
It is the quality, rather than the quantity, of protein that is likely to be of key importance in an athletic horse's diet. Horse owners...
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Caroline Foote
- Jun 26, 2023
- 1 min
Oil as an Energy Source for Athletic Horses
Incorporating oil into the diets of hard working horses can be highly beneficial for their performance and overall health. The primary...
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Caroline Foote
- Jun 26, 2023
- 1 min
The Value of Feed Testing
Over the last few weeks/months I’ve been engrossed in analyses of feed samples (including both raw feed ingredients and commercial...
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