Showing posts with label weight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 01, 2020

How can horse owners restrict weight gain, prevent laminitis during time of inactivity and extended turnout?

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New research from Great Britain shows that a pasture management system known as strip grazing can help prevent weight gain in horses this...
Wednesday, September 25, 2019

15 Talking Points on Laminitis Prevention from the BEVA Congress: What Horse Owners Need to Know to Prevent Laminitis

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At the 2019 British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress earlier this month in Birmingham, England, three speakers emphasized t...
Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Grazing Muzzles: New research shows grass length affects grazing behavior

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It’s that time of year. The grass in the pastures is waking up and springing to life. But animals at risk for laminitis require effectiv...
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Grazing Muzzles Reduce Pasture Consumption by 80 Percent in Grazing Ponies, According to New Study

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"It's not funny!" this horse seems to be saying and there's no question that most horses are less than amused at the pro...
Saturday, November 14, 2009

Equine Obesity Update: Do Horse Owners Comprehend the Dangers?

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14 November 2009 Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog at Hoofcare.com There's no doubt that the horseowning public in the United States and abroad...
Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Favorite Video: Horse Owners Beware of Seasonal Weight Gain Over Winter Months

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by Fran Jurga | 2 December 2008 | www.hoofcare.blogspot.com Most horses and ponies are not as overtly obese as this pony. The videos p...