Archive for the 'General' Category
Lecture Series 1 - Hay Feeding and Selection/Feeding Your Horse in Hard Economic Times
Feeding Your Horse In Hard Economic Times
Hay Feeding and Selection
Presented by Beth Stelzleni of Mars Horsecare US, Inc.
at McKenna Vet Clinic
Lowpoint, Illinois
January 12, 2009
Sponsored by BUCKEYE® Nutrition Read More..>>
Starting Your Orphan Foal Off Right
Posted by horseAdmin on November 10th, 2008 filed in General, podcast episodes
by Beth Stelzleni of Mars Horsecare US, Inc.
Foals can lose their mothers for a variety of reasons, whether it be a mare who will not accept her foal, a mare that does not produce milk, or, in the worst case scenario, a mare that dies before the foal is weaned. In any [...] Read More..>>
The Facts on Insulin Resistance
Posted by horseAdmin on October 27th, 2008 filed in General, podcast episodes
by Beth Stelzleni, MS, PAS of Mars Horsecare US, Inc.
Talk to any equine vet around today, and one thing they might tell you is that insulin resistance is on the rise. This disorder is occurring in much higher number today than it ever has been. Insulin resistance is a major risk factor for laminitis, [...]
Read More..>>Is Corn the Culprit? The Truth About Cereal Grains in Horse Feed
Posted by horseAdmin on October 2nd, 2008 filed in General
by Beth Stelzleni of Mars Horscare US, Inc.
For many years, corn has had a bad reputation in the horse industry, and many horse owners today refuse to feed corn because they believe it is bad for their horses. But is corn really a grain that needs to be avoided in horse feeds? In order to [...]
Read More..>>Understanding Mycotoxins
Posted by horseAdmin on June 26th, 2008 filed in General, podcast episodes
by Vicki Hershey of Mars Horsecare US
Mycotoxins are toxin compounds produced by fungi such as molds. Very often molds are visible, however, the visual absence of mold, does not mean Mycotoxins are not present. Many are microscopic. The right conditions for growth include temperature, oxygen and moisture. These conditions increase the likelihood that fungi will [...] Read More..>>
