EQ8™ Gut Health Feeds Are Now Formulated with Well-Gut Ingredients
June 14, 2021
Tags: gut health, EQ8, horse feed, performance horse,
EQ8™ Performance, an extruded gut health feed for performance horses, is the newest feed from BUCKEYE™ Nutrition. EQ8 Gut Health, a multi-textured feed for mature horses, and EQ8 Senior, a multi-textured feed for senior horses, are due to roll out in July.
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March 16, 2021
Tags: nutrition nuggets, education, learning,
Dr. Nettie Liburt explains how to use the BUCKEYE™ Nutrition Cost Per Day sheet, perfect for figuring out how cost per day based on feeding rate and feed price.
Equine distractions during social distancing
March 25, 2020
Tags: horse, buckeye nutrition, horses, horse nutrition, social distancing, learning, education,
Hunkered down at home? We've compiled this great list of activities you can easily do from the comfort of your couch. Whether you're in the mood for learning something new or simply being entertained, there's a little something for everyone. Enjoy!
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Keep It Simple With SAFE 'N EASY™
March 4, 2020
Tags: horse, ponies, horses, pony, safe n easy, low nsc, easy keepers, metabolic conditions, picky eaters, hard keepers, performance horse, senior horse,
BUCKEYE™ Nutrition’s SAFE ‘N EASY™ line of feeds were expertly formulated by our nutrition team to meet the needs of horses needing a low sugar and starch diet.
December 11, 2019
Tags: Nutrition, weight gain, weight loss, horse nutrition, horse diet,
Weight loss is a common concern among horse owners. Cold temperatures demand more energy for the horse to maintain body temperature and stay warm.
Nutrition Nuggets: At what age is a horse considered a senior?
December 11, 2019
Tags: nutrition nuggets, Nutrition, senior,
Horses age at different rates, just like humans. Physiological changes usually occur by the time they are in their twenties. These changes include exercise capacity and differences in hormones. They also go through physical changes, such as losing teeth and topline muscle loss.
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November 22, 2019
Tags: Nutrition, horse feed, horse nutrition, horse diet, forage,
There’s nothing like the excitement of a new horse or one’s first horse. One of the most important things to consider is that horse’s diet. But where to begin?
Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) – What is it, and how does it affect my horse’s diet?
November 22, 2019
Tags: Nutrition, laminitis, equine nutrition, horse nutrition, horse diet, Equine Cushing's Disease, PPID, pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction,
Equine Cushing’s Disease, also known as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is one of the two most common endocrine disorders diagnosed in horses. The other is Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). While PPID and EMS are completely separate conditions, nutritionists often make similar feeding recommendations for both situations. First, let’s define each condition. Alphabet Soup – What is PPID
Nutrition Nuggets: When to Consider a Complete Horse Feed
November 20, 2019
Tags: Nutrition, safe feed, nutrition nuggets, complete feed, horse nutrition, horse feed,
In this month’s featured Nutrition Nugget, find out if you should consider a complete feed for your horse. A complete feed contains all the nutrition your horse needs in a concentrated form and is specially formulated with high fiber and appropriate levels of vitamins and minerals.
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Probiotics May Help Support Digestive System of Horses
September 12, 2019
Tags: horse, buckeye nutrition, equine, horses, horse feed, equine nutrition, horse nutrition, horse diet, digestive health, probiotics,
Reproduction, performance, schedule changes, travel — all can affect a horse’s delicate digestive system. If gut health is an issue for your horse, or if your horse experiences regular stress, adding a probiotic may help support digestion.
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