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Doc-t replied to the discussion Horse Care – squirts in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 4 years ago
What makes a horse have “squirts” – what the profession now calls FFW or Fear Fecal Water – is the inappropriate bacteria in the gut being fed food that causes their overgrowth. This occurs in humans and horses when there is not a broad diversity of gut bacteria. This is especially common in older horses with chronically inflamed…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Alfalfa and Excessive Flatulence in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 4 years ago
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What makes a horse or human “gassy” is the production of gas by inappropriate bacteria in the gut being fed food that causes their overgrowth. This occurs in humans and horses when there is no a broad diversity of gut bacteria.
The best way to correct this is to remove all inflammatory ingredients (grain, grain by-products, treats, supplements…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Psyllium on the no-grain diet? in the forum No Grain Challenge 4 years ago
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Psyllium is basically the soluble fiber cell walls of some dicots and all grasses. It is found in the hulls of the genus Plantago seed that are ground up into a powder. Within this structure of fiber (called xylan) can be found a clear, colorless, gelling agent called mucilage. When mucilage is exposed to water, it can swell up to 10 times…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Because I'm clearly not spending enough money… in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 4 years ago
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I attended a conference last night that discussed leaky gut where they associated that with “leaky brain.” They said the blood-brain barrier is also leaking when the gut barrier is leaking and that is the reason for the behavior you state here (and we have associated with gut inflammation). I might agree with this. Now for their reasoning…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Because I'm clearly not spending enough money… in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 4 years ago
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@KarenM
What do you think is causing the “Dark Remy?” The image looks like a well formed top line on him. Do you think this is associated with SBM?
As far as hemp goes, there is one client in NY (she is a member here) who is a big fan of hemp as a protein source. She has investigated it with some help from others including Dr Getty who says that…
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Doc-t posted a new post. 4 years ago
Is Soybean Meal OK to feed horses? - Podcast #017 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )“Is It Good To Feed Horses Soybean Meal?” – This is a question asked on the FB group – If all seeds cause gut inflammation in horses and the core belief of this group is to go back to feeding horses the way they…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Thoughts on Bucky in the forum No Grain Challenge 4 years ago
I think we need more info. Has he gained weight or lost weight? Has the pasture changed with new weeds? I’m not sure what to think. If it is fat then 20 to 25 lb of hay a day may be too much starch. Is this in addition to pasture? If so, how much pasture?
We often forget to reduce or stop feeding pasture in the summer as the starch adds up to…
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Thanks for these! Love the belly shot!
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Here is an image of a pony from the barn where @Karen lives. This is a complex coat color and I would like you to take a guess as to the genetics behind it.
Karen – please hold off a week before replying what the actual color is. Everyone else, give us your best shot. If you are arriving after the answer is given, please don’t look first.
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Doc-t posted a new post. 4 years ago
Vaccinations For Horses - Podcast #016 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )“Immunology And Disease History In Horses” – This is not your average discussion about what to vaccinate your horses with. That would be a discussion to have with your veterinarian who knows you and what…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Feeding the Endurance horse during a race? in the forum No Grain Challenge 4 years ago
Reply to Feeding the Endurance horse during a race?
This is a question that can have several answers depending on a lot of factors. But the principles should be the same: 1) eliminate gut inflammation, replace the lost glycogen and 3) supply the needed daily amino acids. However, when any animal (horses or humans for example) are being used in an athletic capacity beyond the basic needs,…
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The University of California – Davis (UC-Davis) seems to be leading in the field of genetic testing for horses:
Here is the link with all the tests available: https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/tests?field_species_target_id=266
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Doc-t posted a new post. 4 years ago
50 Shades Of Red And Black – Just How Do Horses Get Their Chestnut, Paint or Bay Coat? - Rounds With Doc T ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )Understanding how horses look the way they do is based on genetics. I attempt to simplify the view of coat color and patterns in an organized manner. While all is not fully known about the complex…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Hello from Florida! in the forum The Barn Gate (Introductions) 4 years ago
Hi Micah! Welcome to THA!
My thoughts:
1) The term “weight loss” is an interesting one because it does not describe anything specific. For example, If I cut off my arm and threw it away I would have “weight loss.” I prefer to be more specific such as muscle loss or fat loss.
To interpret what you are saying here, despite 6 months of SBM he is…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion joint supplements in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 4 years ago
Adequan is a very useful medication to help repair damaged cartilage. Equioxx is a NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) that reduces pain along the prostaglandin pathway. Therefore these 2 medications are not comparable.
There is no disadvantage to Adequan (other than cost) but when used for the correct condition, it is worth the…
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