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How should horses that are on pasture 24-7 be initiated to spring grasses?

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on June 3, 2021 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition
Our recommendations include a slow initiation to spring pasture and not waiting to start grazing until the grasses are 6-8 inches tall. This assumes you are in a northern location with distinct growing seasons, including a winter that results in the reliance on hay. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
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Cheap Way to Treat Ulcers in Horses

By Ray Tricca posted on May 7, 2021 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Nutrition
Stomach ulcers are the primary health epidemic in the equine world. Allianz Insurance and Pet Plan Equine have more than 42 years of experience insuring horses. They have reported that of the "Top Five Most Common Health Problems in Horses," Gastric Ulcers is the No. 1 ranked health problem in insurance dollars paid out.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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