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02/16/2023

The amount of energy, or calories, a mare needs above maintenance levels typically doesn’t elevate upwards until the fifth month of gestation as the fetus undergoes most of its development. A 1,200-pound mare requires approximately 20,000 calories per day in early gestation and increases to 26,000 during late gestation.

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02/07/2023

If your broodmare is on pasture, make sure to know the species of grasses that are growing in that pasture. Most tall fescue grass in the US is infected by a fungal endophyte. Consumption of this endophyte-infected fescue in late gestation can cause early term prolonged pregnancy, retained placentas and even foal death.

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02/02/2023

Senior Equine Nutrition Manager, Dr. Nettie Liburt, is live from the hayloft to talk about how hay and fiber help to keep our horses and ponies warm in the winter months.

Senior Equine Nutrition Manager, Dr. Nettie Liburt, is live from the hayloft to talk about how hay and fiber help to keep our horses and ponies warm in the w...

01/31/2023

Show season is just around the corner-what are your showing goals with your horse in 2023?

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01/26/2023

During pregnancy, the mare’s daily nutrient requirements allow her to maintain her own body condition and nutrient requirements, as well as support those of the growing fetus. Gestational weight gain can be around 12-15% of the mare’s initial body weight, mostly made up of fetal and placental tissues. Proper nutrition during pregnancy will set your broodmare up for successfully raising a healthy foal. Follow these tips on nutrition for the pregnant mare.

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01/24/2023

Adult horses will normally drink between 5-8 gallons of water per day. However, horses eating hay require more water than horses out on pasture. Hay is generally less than 15% moisture as compared to pasture that can be 60-80% moisture.

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01/19/2023

Goals represent the decisions we make and the commitments we take in order to reach attainment, whether it be in the show ring or in the barn aisle. What are your 2023 goals?

01/18/2023

During pregnancy, the mare’s daily nutrient requirements allow her to maintain her own body condition and nutrient requirements, as well as support those of the growing fetus. Gestational weight gain can be around 12-15% of the mare’s initial body weight, mostly made up of fetal and placental tissues. Proper nutrition during pregnancy will set your broodmare up for successfully raising a healthy foal. Read these tips on nutrition for the pregnant mare.

by Kristen Janicki, MS, PAS

01/17/2023

Horses dealing with a dental condition known as EOTRH need to be provided with soft feed that they can comfortably pick up with the lips. Soaking feed and providing soaked forage substitutes can provide the nutrition these horses need while making it comfortable for them to ingest.

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01/17/2023

Broodmares may be able to meet most of their nutrient requirements with forage alone up until the 5th month of gestation. Forage alone won’t be able to provide the protein, amino acid, mineral and vitamin requirements necessary to support the foal’s growth rate, so consider either adding in a commercial grain mix specifically for broodmares or a ration balancer.

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01/12/2023

Excessively cold water will decrease your horse’s water consumption so make sure water temperature is maintained between about 45 - 60 degrees F. Reduced water intake can leave your horse at risk for a number of health issues, including dehydration and impaction colic.

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01/11/2023

Dr. Nettie Liburt, Senior Equine Nutrition Manager for BUCKEYE™ Nutrition, talks about when to consider adding a complete feed to your horse or pony's diet.

Dr. Nettie Liburt, Senior Equine Nutrition Manager for BUCKEYE™ Nutrition and Mars Horsecare US, Inc., talks about when to consider adding a complete feed to...

01/10/2023

Whether it's to simply spend more time at the barn to buy a new horse, a new year is a great time to set new goals. What are your top three goals for 2023?

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01/05/2023

For horses prone to choke, one of the key nutritional management strategies is to soak feed to help the food soften and break down particles to ease swallowing. Other tactics include the use of slow feeders or barriers (i.e., large salt blocks) to help slow consumption of food.

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01/05/2023

Poor hay quality can negatively effect a horse's body condition, muscle and topline. Dr. Nettie explains how GRO 'N WIN™ can help to fill the nutritional gaps in the diet when hay quality is less than ideal.

Poor hay quality can negatively effect a horse's body condition, muscle and topline. Dr. Nettie explains how GRO 'N WIN™ can help to fill the nutritional gap...

01/03/2023

Horses that are not acclimated to cold weather, are young or old, or very thin are good candidates for blanketing, especially when shelter is not available during turnout and when the temperatures or wind chill drop below 5° F.

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01/01/2023

Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!

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12/27/2022

Horses who cannot properly chew hay often “quid” where they roll it around in their mouths and drop it out. In this case, replace the hay with a forage substitute your horse is better able to chew. Forage substitutes include soaked hay pellets or cubes, a true complete feed, soaked beet pulp, and chopped forage.

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12/23/2022

Did you know hay can help your horse stay warm? Forages, which are digested by microbes located in the cecum and large intestine, produce more heat than concentrates, which are digested by enzymes in the small intestine. Feeding your horse a few extra flakes during extremely cold weather is always a good practice.

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12/22/2022

Notice a loss of topline or muscle tone? It could be your hay. Add GRO 'N WIN™ to help maintain and build topline by supplying essential amino acids. Now available here at Bradfordton Co-op Assn. Inc..

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12/15/2022

Not all hay is nutritionally complete. That's why there's GRO 'N WIN™, a ration balancer designed to fill the nutritional gaps in your horse's forage. Find it here at Bradfordton Co-op Assn. Inc..

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12/13/2022

Horses have what’s called a “reserve crown” below the gumline that erupts continually to make up for tooth wear. However, that reserve is not infinite, and often runs out around the age of 25 years. A lifetime of good dental care can help track changes and indicate if and when feed management needs to be adjusted.

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12/08/2022

𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐩: Use the Body Condition Scoring method to assess fat coverage. This will help to best tweak the diet to improve your horse's improved topline.

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12/06/2022

Hay provides necessary fiber to encourage gut health, but may not provide enough amino acids, minerals and vitamins to meet your horse's daily needs. Let GRO 'N WIN™ fill those missing gaps in nutrients, available here at Bradfordton Co-op Assn. Inc..

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12/01/2022

Changes in dentition (the horse’s teeth) often accompany advancing age, and with those changes come the need to adjust how we provide nutrition for our seniors. Read this article for tips on how to help your horse maintain their forage intake while minimizing the risks for things like choke, weight loss and more.

By Nettie Liburt, PhD, PAS

11/29/2022

𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐩: Work with an equine nutritionist or veterinarian to assess your horse’s diet for protein quality and quantity, specifically the essential amino acids necessary to build muscle.

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11/22/2022

Overfeeding energy (aka calories) in the absence of adequate amino acids, minerals and vitamins to support growth, can cause rapid growth and increases the risk for DODs. Feeding GRO 'N WIN is the best way to provide nutrition without the calories.

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11/17/2022

𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐩: Incorporate a high-quality protein source, such as alfalfa hay or a ration balancer with a high-quality amino acid ingredient like soybean meal

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11/15/2022

Previously, it was thought that over-feeding protein could lead to DODs in growing horses. This has since been proven to be false and providing adequate amounts of the essential amino acids in the diet are key to supporting proper growth and development, especially during times of rapid growth.

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11/10/2022

𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐩: Incorporate plenty of groundwork and under saddle training that encourages your horse to stretch long and low, working the muscles in the topline and hindquarters.

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