December Health Note - Nutritional Needs

While every facet of horse health care is important, proper nutrition is vital.  Depending on your horse’s age, level of exercise, and the time of year, nutritional requirements may vary.  Under or overfeeding can lead to problems, as can an improper rate of growth or imbalance in the diet.  Your veterinarian can assist you in designing a feeding program and evaluating the quality of the ration.  For more Horse Health Information, visit the Web site of the American Association of Equine Practitioners at www.MyHorseMatters.com.

December Health Note - Respiratory Problems

Horses with respiratory problems may benefit from fat added to their grains or pelleted ration in the form of vegetable or corn oil.  This will help reduce the feed's dustiness, may increase palatability, and can have a stabilizing effect on respiratory cells.  For more Horse Health Information, visit the Web site of the American Association of Equine Practitioners at www.MyHorseMatters.com.  This site contains information pertinent to your horse's health and more.