Bite Sized Nutrition

May 13th, 2010 by kerri | 0

They may be small, but ponies are tough and hardy and their nutritional requirements differ from a horse’s. Here’s how to feed your pony like a pony. by Kerri-Jo Stewart as published in the current issue of Equine Wellness Magazine Ponies aren’t horses. That means they can’t be fed the same way you would feed [...]

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feeding sprouts!

Apr 19th, 2010 by kerri | 0

I think this is a great idea!! A perfect way to feed grass all year: Check out Fodder Solutions! Humm, now to figure out how to do some hydroponics!!

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the dietary cation-anion difference

Feb 19th, 2009 by kerri | 1

The dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) of a feed can be used to characterize large animal diets. DCAD (also known as DCAB or dietary cation-anion balance) of the diet is a major determinant of blood SID as the strong ions enter the blood from the digestive tract (Riond 2000). DCAD is the difference between the strong [...]

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Dietary Energy Source Affects Glucose Kinetics 2008

Aug 17th, 2008 by kerri | 0

The type of feed the horse eats is what determines what fuel is available for the horse to use during exercise. So it is important to figure out the optimal diet for your horses. Although there has been research showing the benefits of fat supplementation over feeding grain in equine diets, many people still prefer [...]

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