Tag Archives: farmalogic
Why is autumn a high risk time for laminitis?
Days are getting shorter, temperatures are lower and in some regions we are starting to get some rain. Why is autumn such a tricky time...
Antioxidants in Horse Nutrition
Why are antioxidants important for your horse?
Stress, infection, detoxification of pollutants and exercise are a few factors that can...
C3 vs C4 Grasses – Which Is Best?
If you’ve ever been on to FeedXL or read information about ‘bighead’ and oxalates in pastures, you’ll have come across the terms “C3” a...
Feeding Older Horses in Cold Weather
Having the luxury of keeping much-loved horses through their retirement years is an honour many us happily perform for our equine frien...
Caring for Horses in Hot Weather
As temperatures soar, remember to take weather conditions into account when planning a ride.
Working horses during very hot and/or hum...
Prebiotics and Probiotics: an Introduction
Prebiotics are “a substrate that is selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit.” (ISAPP, 2017).
Prebiotics...
Top Ten Reasons why EVERY horse needs minerals.
“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...
Top 10 Essential Feeding Tips Every Horse Owner Needs To Know
Horses need roughage - lots of it. Unless they’re overweight, they should never run out of grass or hay.
Roughage can also provide al...
Help! My horse is grazing high oxalate grass!
The first thing is: don't panic! Having a high oxalate horse pasture isn't the end of the world, and won't make you a 'bad' owner.
It ...
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...
Can I blame the supplement? Part 1.
Q: I started my horse on a new supplement in September and he isn’t looking amazing any more…… what should I do?
A. Put him back on the...
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...