Balancing the Diet of a Racehorse
When formulating a diet for a racehorse based on chaff, grain, protein sources, oil and hay (i.e. no added supplementation) it is easy to...
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Caroline Foote
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Promoting Gut Health in Racehorses
A brief review of scientific advice to promote gut health in racehorses. The quantity of hay currently recommended to reduce gastric...
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Caroline Foote
Nov 10, 20231 min read
Does Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome Affect Performance?
Clinical signs of EGUS are usually subtle and non-specific. What is the evidence of the effect of EGUS on performance? - In one study,...
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Caroline Foote
Nov 10, 20231 min read
Feed Mixing Service Now Available
A new service is now available allowing for the supply of premium quality, fresh feed to racing stables and farms. Each stable or farm...
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Caroline Foote
Sep 14, 20232 min read
A Role for Omega 3 in Lower Airway Inflammatory Disease?
Due to the potential beneficial effects of omega 3 on inflammation there has been much interest in supplementation of horses. Review of...
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Caroline Foote
Sep 14, 20232 min read
Racehorse Nutrition - What's Actually Needed
Horse nutrition has become overly complicated over the years - but covering the basics will take you a long way. Hay should be made...
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Caroline Foote
Sep 14, 20231 min read
Amino Acid Nutrition for Horses
Little is known about the exact amino acid requirements of horses, however estimations can be made to improve the protein quality of...
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Caroline Foote
Aug 10, 20233 min read
Proper Nutrition is Critical for Bone Health - but it is not Guaranteed Without Appropriate Exercise
A 2023 paper entitled “A review of Three Decades of Research Dedicated to Making Equine Bone Stronger: Implications for Horses and...
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Caroline Foote
Aug 9, 20231 min read
The Perfect Feed Mix for Horses - Which Feeds to Use?
The true advantage of feed formulation lies in the ability to match feed types to specific requirements for stables and farms, taking...
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Caroline Foote
Aug 9, 20231 min read
Consistent Feeding of Lucerne (Including During Spelling) for Reducing Ulcer Risk
Lucerne hay appears superior to grass hay or pasture for reducing the risk of gastric ulcers. Intense training combined with high starch...
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Caroline Foote
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Effects of Oral Treatment with Chondroitin Sulfate and Glucosamine in an Experimental Model of OA
Further research supports the use of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine in the management of joint disease in horses. Chondroitin...
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Caroline Foote
Jun 30, 20231 min read
Broodmare Nutrition & Reducing the Risk of Skeletal Disease in Foals
Optimising mare body condition, adequate supplementation and selection of appropriate feed types may help to reduce the risk of...
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Caroline Foote
Jun 28, 20231 min read
High Protein Diets for Athletic Horses
It is the quality, rather than the quantity, of protein that is likely to be of key importance in an athletic horse's diet. Horse owners...
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Caroline Foote
Jun 26, 20231 min read
Oil as an Energy Source for Athletic Horses
Incorporating oil into the diets of hard working horses can be highly beneficial for their performance and overall health. The primary...
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Caroline Foote
Jun 26, 20231 min read
The Value of Feed Testing
Over the last few weeks/months I’ve been engrossed in analyses of feed samples (including both raw feed ingredients and commercial...
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