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Equine metabolic syndrome

Equine metabolic syndrome

In issue 4 of The Journal for Equine Nutrition, guest contributor Alison Morris takes an in-depth look at Equine Metabolic Syndrome, the risk factors associated with it and how horses with this condition can be managed.
Equine metabolic syndrome
Nutrient spotlight: Vitamin E

Nutrient spotlight: Vitamin E

Feedmark's Senior Nutritionist, Anouk Frieling, looks at Vitamin E, its many important roles within the body and what happens when there is a Vitamin E deficiency.
Nutrient spotlight: Vitamin E
Maintaining skin health during wet, cold weather

Maintaining skin health during wet, cold weather

Orsolya Losonci BSc (Hons), EEBW considers how to maintain skin health in winter, common skin conditions that horse owners are likely to encounter, their treatment and what we can do to prevent them.
Maintaining skin health during wet, cold weather
Keeping Horses Warm This Winter: An Insight into Thermoregulation and The Horse's Requirements

Keeping Horses Warm This Winter: An Insight into Thermoregulation and The Horse's Requirements

Winter conditions vary dramatically between various regions, as does the tolerance of individual horses to changes in temperature, precipitation, and wind. Rebecca Allan gives an insight into thermoregulation and the horse's requirements.
Keeping Horses Warm This Winter: An Insight into Thermoregulation and The Horse's Requirements
Nutrient Spotlight: Essential Fatty Acids

Nutrient Spotlight: Essential Fatty Acids

Essential fatty acids have become a common topic when discussing equine nutrition, mainly due to our increased understanding of their integration into cells and tissues, and their important functions in physiological processes. Dr. Stephanie Wood reviews the structure and function of essential fatty acids...
Nutrient Spotlight: Essential Fatty Acids
The Benefits of Chelated Minerals in Equine Nutrition

The Benefits of Chelated Minerals in Equine Nutrition

Minerals have important functions in the horse’s body and therefore are an essential part of the horses diet. Senior Nutritionist, Anouk Frieling investigates the benefits of chelated minerals in equine nutrition.
The Benefits of Chelated Minerals in Equine Nutrition
Keeping Horses Hydrated Throughout Winter

Keeping Horses Hydrated Throughout Winter

Winter is a dark and cold time of year where keeping yourself and your horses warm becomes the main priority, probably the last thing on your mind is that your horse could become dehydrated. Assistant Nutritionist, Rebecca Allan, discusses how you can ensure your horse is kept hydrated throughout winter...
Keeping Horses Hydrated Throughout Winter
Forage Options for Horses

Forage Options for Horses

Professor Murray and Dr. Daniels explore the different types of forage available, helping you to choose the best option for your horse this winter.
Forage Options for Horses
Equine Colic and its Associated Risk Factors

Equine Colic and its Associated Risk Factors

Colic is a common veterinary problem. Feedmark's Nutritionist, Abigail Malone, explores what colic is, the signs to look out for and its associated risk factors.
Equine Colic and its Associated Risk Factors
Fuel or Filler? What is the Real Nutrient Content of Grass for Horses?

Fuel or Filler? What is the Real Nutrient Content of Grass for Horses?

As horse managers we are aware that time at grass is important for our equine companions. Dr. Simon Daniels explores what is the real nutrient content of grass for horses.
Fuel or Filler? What is the Real Nutrient Content of Grass for Horses?