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

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by Shari Zachrich of Mars Horsecare US, Inc. Beet pulp comes from sugar beets, which may sound familiar, as they are included in many human sweets and treats.  Common table sugar typically comes from either sugar beets or sugar cane; however, in the US most of the sugar comes from beets.  Beet pulp is the remaining [...]

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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 [...]

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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, [...]

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by Shari Zachrich of Mars Horsecare US Our first discussion on the feed tag encouraged you to evaluate your horse against the description of the feed and pointed out important information on the guaranteed analysis. In the edition, we move on to the rest of the tag which, by AAFCO regulations, should immediately begin with [...]

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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 [...]

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Horse owners are given countless options at the feed store when it comes to purchasing the perfect feed for their horses.  These numerous options can sometimes bring both stress and headaches.  To navigate the options and nutrify a healthy, well-balanced animal, it is important to learn exactly what the feed tag means to your specific [...]

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by Shari Zachrich of Mars Horsecare US, Inc. There are several causes of obesity in horses; too much energy (or too many calories) consumed, too little exercise, and other medical conditions such as insulin resistance or laminitis.  Just like in humans, a healthy diet and exercise go hand in hand when it comes to shedding [...]

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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 [...]

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by Beth Stelzleni of Mars Horsecare US, Inc. Ulcers are a major problem in the horse industry today, and it has been reported that 60-95% of all mature working horses have ulcer problems. Horses most at risk for ulcers include performance horses - especially race horses, but leisure horses can be at risk for ulcers [...]

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by Beth Stelzleni of Mars Horsecare US, Inc. Nutrition may be one of the most misunderstood facets of daily horse care, and there are many myths and misconceptions about feeding horses that still exist today. These wives? tales are often passed down as tradition from one generation to another. However, as we gain scientific [...]

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By Charlie Poling of Mars Horsecare US As a source of nutrition for livestock, hay offers numerous advantages. It can be made from many different crops and when protected from the weather it can be stored and preserved with little nutrient loss; package sizes and shapes can vary greatly, and harvesting, storage, and feeding can vary [...]

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by Dr. John Sylvester of Mars Horsecare, US. Laminitis and Founder are two words that are often used interchangeably, but do not actually mean the same thing. Laminitis refers to an inflammation of the laminar tissue in the hoof and tissue that hold the coffin bone in place. Founder refers to an actual rotation [...]

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By Beth Stelzleni of Mars Horsecare US Horses today are living much longer than they did in previous years ? in fact it is not unusual to have a horse live into his thirties. As our equine partners live longer lives, it is our responsibility to support them nutritionally in their later years. One question people [...]

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by Beth Stelzleni of Mars Horsecare US, Inc. Horses that are in training or showing have vastly different nutritional needs than horses that are inactive. But it?s the level of activity is what determines how to feed our performance horses. The NRC categorizes the different activity levels into four categories: light, moderate, heavy, and [...]

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by Shari Zachrich of Mars Horsecare US, Inc. Many of our horses today are overweight. As in humans, obesity can cause health problems, especially in older horses. Reasons for obesity can be a result of excessive caloric intake, not enough exercise, or certain medical conditions. Problems associated with obesity may include laminitis, founder, [...]

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by Dr. John Sylvester of Mars Horsecare US, Inc. As horse owners, we know that our horses are different from production animals such as pigs and cows; however, most of us rarely stop and take the time to understand why. Modern horses come from the genus Equus that branched off a common ancestor about 5 million [...]

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