Weight Management

22 Apr

Feeding Tips, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Nutrition, Weight Gain, Weight Management

Feeding horses for the job!

• 22 April 2022
• By farmalogicau
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Feeding horses well is both art and science. If you’ve ever had a horse too fat, too skinny or jumping out of their skin with playfulne...

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24 Sep

Laminitis, Feeding Tips, Hoof Care, Horse Health, Nutrition, Senior Horses, Weight Management

Choosing Safer Grass for Laminitis-prone Horses

• 24 September 2021
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Although YOU CAN’T PICK A SUITABLE FORAGE JUST BY LOOKING AT IT there are some guides to choosing safer times of day  to graze. Some...

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24 Sep

Laminitis, Digestive & Gut Health, Feeding Tips, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Hoof Care, Nutrition, Senior Horses, Weight Management

Forage Recommendations for IR, EMS or Overweight Horses

• 24 September 2021
• By farmalogicau
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Click here to learn more about choosing safer forages. Learn more about managing laminitis-prone horses and ponies during Spring...

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24 Sep

Laminitis, Hoof Care, Weight Management

Exercise Recommendations for Laminitis Prevention

• 24 September 2021
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  Learn more about managing laminitis-prone horses and ponies during Spring here.

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24 Sep

Laminitis, Feeding Tips, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Hoof Care, Horse Health, Nutrition, Weight Management

Managing Laminitis-prone Horses and Ponies during Spring

• 24 September 2021
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Rule #1: Don't let horses get fat (and if they do, help them lose weight immediately but safely). The hardest part about helping ea...

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04 Jun

Foundations of Good Nutrition, Feeding Tips, Nutrition, Weight Gain, Weight Management

How much should I feed my horse? The essential 5 step guide for horse owners.

• 8 June 2021
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The amount of food your horse requires is determined by his or her size (weight), workload, age, breeding status and whether you are ai...

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23 Feb

Feeding Tips, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Nutrition, Weight Management

Are Pre-Mixed Horse Feeds better than Home Mixed?

• 4 March 2021
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Question: "My friend/neighbour/instructor/lady in the feed store told me that I should feed my horse a premixed/complete bagged horse ...

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21 Aug

Arthritis, Allergies, Farmalogic, Feeding Tips, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Horse Health, Immune Support, Laminitis, Omega-3, Reproduction & Fertility, Skin and Coat, Weight Management

Why do horses need an omega-3 source?

• 9 July 2021
• By farmalogicau
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Fresh grass. Horses love it! Nothing can beat it as the basis of most horse diets. It provides essential fibre, energy, protein, vitam...

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16 May

Calming, Digestive & Gut Health, Equine Vit&Min, Farmalogic, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Gastric Ulcers, Horse Health, Immune Support, Nutrition, Reproduction & Fertility, Weight Gain, Weight Management

Prebiotics and Probiotics in Equine Nutrition

• 21 August 2020
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The billions of tiny microbes inside the digestive tracts of humans, pets and production animals are gaining widespread recognition fro...

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30 Mar

Foundations of Good Nutrition, Feeding Tips, Gastric Ulcers, Horse Health, Nutrition, Weight Gain, Weight Management

When Should I Change My Horse’s Hard Feed?

• 4 June 2021
• By farmalogicau
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Although you can look up horse nutrition books and find out how many calories per day your horse needs, feeding exactly the energy inta...

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10 Jul

Digestive & Gut Health, Equine Vit&Min, Farmalogic, Foundations of Good Nutrition, Growing Horses, Horse Health, Immune Support, Nutrition, Weight Gain, Weight Management

Prebiotics and Probiotics: an Introduction

• 21 August 2020
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Prebiotics are “a substrate that is selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit.” (ISAPP, 2017). Prebiotics...

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14 Jun

Foundations of Good Nutrition, Bone Health, Calming, Equine Vit&Min, Feeding Tips, Growing Horses, Hoof Care, Horse Health, Immune Support, Muscle Recovery, Nutrition, Oxalate Pastures, Reproduction & Fertility, Senior Horses, Skin and Coat, Weight Gain, Weight Management

Top Ten Reasons why EVERY horse needs minerals.

• 4 March 2021
• By farmalogicau
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“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...

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