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Doc-t posted a new post. 3 years ago
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Doc-t posted a new post. 3 years ago
Dennis Brooks DVM, Horse Eyes and Veterinary Medicine - Podcast #060 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )“Ophthalmology In Horses With Dennis Brooks, DVM” – Dennis Brooks, DVM is an equine ophthalmologist with a worldwide presence established over 40 years.
We chat about many subjects:
*Where are veterinarians…-
I loved, loved, loved listening to your conversation with Dr Brooks. It made me think of conversations I had with my vets many years ago. They often stayed around to chat, imparting bits of knowledge,… Read more -
This has got to be one of my favorites! Well done!
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Doc-t posted a new post. 3 years ago
Horse Hay – What Is It, Why Feed It, And How To Feed It - Rounds With Doc T ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )In this Rounds, Doc T discusses what kind of nutrition is in hay and why the makeup of today’s hay may be at the root of several illnesses and soundness issues in horses. He also looks at ways to make hay work…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Proper feeding schedule? in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 3 years ago
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I’m glad you’re enjoying the nutrition course! Thank you!
Grass, legumes, grass hay, and legume hay are all the same: they all have non-structural carbohydrates (NSC, starch, sugar, fructans) and structural carbohydrates (SC, cellulose, non-digestible fiber). All these definitions complicate things because they are sugars… Read more
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Doc-t posted a new post. 3 years ago
What Are We Feeding Our Horses, And Why? - Podcast #059 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )“What Is In Your Feed Scoop?” – Millions of scoops of grain are fed to our horses every day around the world, yet when I ask horse owners what they are feeding their horses, I usually get blank looks. I grab…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Proper feeding schedule? in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 3 years ago
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You’re welcome!
There is no need to adjust the hay right now; however, if you start to see additional body fat, you will need to reduce the amount of hay fed daily. Remember that hay is last summer’s grass, and you should reduce the amount given (or soak it to remove the sugar) through the dormant winter months to mimic nature. This… Read more
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Doc-t posted a new post. 3 years ago
A Review Of A Horse Magazine #2 - Podcast #058 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )“Reading Between The Lines” – This podcast is the second time I have picked up a popular horse magazine, reviewed the articles and added my thoughts on the ones I selected. I received some positive comments…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Proper feeding schedule? in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 3 years ago
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Welcome!! Here are some thoughts:
1) as a member, you have access to the nutrition course so dig in!
2) A 17h horse probably weighs about 1200 to 1400 pounds (lb BW). If she has excess body fat and you want to reduce that, feed 1.5% body weight in forage. This rate calculates to be 21 pounds of forage at 1400 lb BW. However, if she is lean… Read more
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Doc-t posted an update 3 years ago
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The June AMA (Ask Me Anything) zoom meeting replay is now available right here:
Ask Doc T Anything #005 June 13, 2022 [[ Replay available ]]
The June AMA was a success, with many attending and asking great questions.
- A discussion of what therapy riding horses go through when working. It is a tough mental job requiring some skills beyond the lives…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Weight loss in older horse in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 3 years ago
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Chris – Any changes with Ben with the warmer weather and better grass?
I can understand any hesitation with diagnosing and treating when there is a lack of confidence in vet care or “the system.” However, until making the diagnosis, it is hard to shoot in the dark.
Shedding a lot of parasite eggs is interesting (FEG or fecal egg count). Did… Read more
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Doc-t posted a new post. 3 years ago
Protein and Gastric Ulcers In Horses - Podcast #057 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )“Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome” – Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome, or EGUS, is being treated in more horses today than almost any other disease considered “routine.” The advent of visualizing the stomach…
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Doc-t posted a new post. 3 years ago
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Doc-t posted a new post. 3 years ago
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Doc-t posted a new post. 3 years ago
Construction Of Horse Stalls - Rounds With Doc T ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )Horses confined within a barn are usually kept separate in individual stalls. Therefore, many aspects are required regardless of location, breed, sport or budget. The most important factor is safety.
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Doc-t replied to the discussion SBM quality in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 3 years ago
Can you help me understand what was “not at all helpful?” Then, when you get a moment, please explain so I can correct any issue.
Many people have contacted me saying that SBM is hard to find, and when they do find it, there can be quality issues. Some people travel for over an hour to find their SBM. Locally, for me, the SBM is of high… Read more
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