I was sent this post by a fellow professional today, and my gosh there's a LOT going on here. I don't want to call anyone out, so I'll paraphrase some of the contents: “EHV-1 Outbreak: You Might Be Accidentally Feeding the Virus” “You can add as much lysine as you want, but if your horse is still getting a big dose of arginine from another supplement, the lysine won’t work.” “EHV-1 needs arginine to replicate, and Arginine both blocks lysine, and weakens antiviral protection.

I know you're thinking it: "does beet pulp cause choke in horses?". There's a common belief that beet pulp has a higher risk for choke than other feeds due to concerns of beet pulp swelling in size in the horse's esophagus, but this is unfounded. So, if it's not beet pulp to blame, what is? This may be shocking - it's not one type of feed.

Selecting a suitable forage is the foundation for every feed program, and hay analysis can be a vital part of both assessing forage suitability and balancing the diet accordingly. Horse owners are becoming more and more aware of the benefits of forage analysis, which has led to some FAQ - so let's dive in together. Learn why I NEVER recommend grab samples for hay testing, why it's okay to not have a hay analysis in some situations, and more!

While hoof health is multi-factorial, nutrition can play a huge role in supporting optimal hoof growth, quality, and health. Any physical or behavioural change could be reflective of some nutritional weakness in the diet, whether that be due to nutrient deficiencies or imbalances, or due to feeding management practices. ll as basic recommendations on how to manage your horse’s diet to reduce them!

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Still feeding bran mashes? Read this article to learn how bran mashes can cause more harm than good!

While regulation is important to protect both human and animal health, the VHP program's main focus is on safety, rather than efficacy. As such, a supplement could be an approved VHP, but may not have evidence to support the claims utilized in its marketing.

For this edition of our guest blogs, we interviewed Mandy Blais, the creator and owner of NAG bags, a Canadian-made small business from BC with an incredible range of innovative slow-feeder products.

Horses are VERY food motivated, so a horse who's gone off feed often does so for good reason! Here are some steps I'd take if one of my horses showed appetite changes ...

This month, we were fortunate enough to have Michaelah Robinson, MACP, join us for an interview.

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Stop your horse from losing weight during extreme cold weather with this info!