12 Oct
Omega-3 Oil for Horses – Choosing the Best Oil for Your Horse
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farmalogicau
WHY FEED OIL TO HORSES?
We hear a lot about omega-3 oil for horses these days, but are they really worth it?
Oils are essential in th...
Skin and Coat
04 Apr
Mycotoxins & Horse Skin Sensitivities: Mud Fever, Greasy Heel, Sunburn
- By farmalogicau
Mud fever in Summer? Sunburn in Winter?
Why would a horse not standing on muddy ground get mud fever or greasy heel? What causes sever...
09 Nov
Managing the Itchy Horse
- By farmalogicau
Regardless of the initial trigger, itchy horses often have an overworked immune system so it is essential to provide correct mineral ba...
07 Nov
It’s Itchy Scratchy Season: Why do horses itch?
- By farmalogicau
Spring and summer are often difficult seasons for itchy horses and their owners. With warmer weather and longer days, there are more bi...
21 Aug
Why do horses need an omega-3 source?
- By farmalogicau
Fresh grass. Horses love it!
Nothing can beat it as the basis of most horse diets. It provides essential fibre, energy, protein, vitam...
28 Nov
Managing Itchy Horses
- By farmalogicau
There are five elements to consider in managing horses with itchy skin: Correct basic nutrition
Omega-3 to omega-6 balance
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27 Feb
Do I need a Horse Hoof Supplement? – How to Feed Horses for Healthy Hooves
- By farmalogicau
Farriers often recommend hoof supplements when they think your horse might be lacking the nutrients needed to grow good strong hoof wal...
06 Jan
Sun-bleach: Is my horse’s diet wrong?
Q: Is sun bleaching a sign of mineral deficiency?
It's frustrating, isn't it? One minute your horse is deep, rich and shining, then a w...
14 Jun
Top Ten Reasons why EVERY horse needs minerals.
- By farmalogicau
“I don’t need my horse to look like a show horse.”
“He’s just a camp drafter, looks don’t count.”
“She’s only a few months in foal an...
18 Mar
Can I blame the supplement? Part 2
Should I blame the feed?
How often do you hear someone say that a few days after changing to a new mineral supplement, or a new bagged ...
01 Mar
Supplementing all hay diets when there is no grass
Dry times and a lack of fresh pasture is a real issue in many parts of the country at the moment, causing vitamin deficiencies in horse...
25 Jan
Horses don’t eat fish – but should they?
The whole horses don’t eat fish oil argument has been bothering me of late. No, horses in their natural state don’t eat fish when their...