Serve healthy oats to people because you then can eat like a horse
What happens to most of the healthy water soluble fiber oats food products? It sure doesn't get turned into oat bran muffins, cookies, or cakes. Unfortunately, most of the oats grown in California gets...
View ArticleManaging Equine Insulin Resistance
Despite my best efforts, my Arabian gelding was always overweight. At some point, I came to accept that he was an "easy keeper" who could live off air. But at sixteen, he began draining his water...
View ArticleLittle known health benefits of eating barley to regulate insulin and glucose...
Both the soluble and insoluble fiber in barley lowers blood sugar levels after eating usual meals. But more important that barley's ability to lower blood glucose levels is its ability to lower excess...
View ArticleDon't resist these starches! They have a wealth of health benefits
Until recently, nutritionists recognized two types of carbohydrates, digestible carbohydrates, which were digested and absorbed in the small intestine and provided calories, and fiber, which was...
View ArticleKAM TO HOST FREE WEBINAR ON FEBRUARY 21 ON IR AND EMS
KAM’s Equine Learning Circle offers FREE webinars every month. Their next webinar on February 21 will focus on Insulin Resistance (IR) and Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). Many horses have problems in...
View ArticleLooking for a calming horse feed?
Cruz Bay, my ¾ Thoroughbred gelding, is easily upset. He has now developed a phobia of other horses in the warm-up arena, which makes competing very tough. Other riders worry about how their horse will...
View ArticleNew Nutrena® SafeChoice® horse feed helps owners take the reins for optimal...
Cargill and the Nutrena® brand have developed two new varieties of their SafeChoice® horse feed line formulated to improve horse nutrition. The veterinary and horse communities are excited about the...
View ArticleTen Tips on Feeding the Obese or Founder Prone Horse
Several years ago, when my horse developed a large "lump" on the top of his neck, I had no idea what it was. I asked the manager of the barn where I was boarding in Ellington, CT at the time and she...
View ArticleFeeding horses: "Fads, Fiction and Fact" lecture on February 12th 2011
Every responsible horse owner wants to feed their horse correctly, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. The definition of ‘correct feeding’ changes continually, as more is discovered about the horse’s...
View ArticleThe Best Nutrition for Rabbits and Rodents
Many owners of rabbits and herbivorous rodents believe pelleted diets supplemented with fruits, veggies and grains are best for their pets. But the fact is a hay mixture is more species-appropriate...
View ArticleBlack beans and barley health benefits for balancing blood sugars (Video)
When oral glucose tolerance tests were given, the daily eating of soluble barley fiber also significantly reduced fasting serum insulin values along with those lowered blood glucose responses,...
View ArticleFrom A Veterinarian, Nutritional Horse Sense
MONROE Rick Mitchell, the Monroe veterinarian who was in charge of the U.S. show-jumping team at the 2000 Olympic Games in Australia, is perhaps the countrys foremost authority on equine health,...
View ArticleSweet things
By Ronald C. Deis, Ph.D. Contributing Editor A food product's sweetness is usually one of its most important characteristics. It often distinguishes the product from its competition, and is often the...
View ArticleEnvironmentally Friendly Phosphorus Feeding
5:18pm New technologies on the horizon can cut the phosphorus (P) a pig leaves behind. That's good news for the environment. University of Kentucky swine nutritionist Gary Cromwell lists some of the...
View ArticleZoo Beasts Must Battle The Bulge, Too
Gorillas on Weight Watchers? Polar bears slurping sugar-free Jell-O shots? Giraffes nibbling alfalfa biscuits? The days of letting visitors throw marshmallows to the animals are mostly history at zoos...
View ArticleAh, sugar, sugar! Quit your sweetness addiction
Nutritionist Joy Bauer reveals the hidden sucrose content in your favorite foods, and offers healthier alternatives to help you break the habit Today show We've all heard that "a spoonful of sugar...
View ArticleFeed and digestion: The key to a healthy horse part 1
My happy healthy horse! 2005 Most horse owners realize that one of the keys to a healthy horse is their feeding program. Not only are high quality feedstuffs important for the horses overall health,...
View ArticleGenetically modified foods on the rise
Genetically modified Hawaiian papayas hiloliving.blogspot.com Genetically modified (GM) foods and food additives are having a growing presence in America and in the world wide food supply. In 2010,...
View ArticleSugar 101
Get alerts when there is a new article from the SF Healthy Food Examiner. Read Examiner.com's Sugar been in the news recently because the American Heart Association has issued sugar guidelines....
View ArticleChoose the right hay for your horses; supply protein, energy
By Dennis Cash Comments (No comments posted.) MSU Extension Forage Specialist BOZEMAN - You invest a lot of care and appreciation on your horses, so it is wise to spend some time considering their...
View ArticleLivestock producers seek alternatives to high-priced corn
BY BILL HORD WORLD-HERALD BUREAU LINCOLN - Nebraska dairyman Dan Rice has his cows on a steady, healthy diet. What they eat every dayGround corn is a big component of typical daily rations for...
View ArticleCargill to Manufacture and Distribute Triple Crown(R) Horse Feed Products
, July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Cargill announced today that it will manufacture and distribute Triple Crown® horse feed products through its Nutrena®, ACCO® and Agway® dealer networks in 31 states...
View ArticleAsk the expert: Dr. Getty - Preparing for winter
With the Lansing-area weather safely in the 60's and 70's this October has been a fall to remember - the leaves are turning and the warm sunshine has allowed horse-lovers to fully enjoy the scenery....
View ArticleA Second Look at The Safety of Soy in Horse Feed
Are you consuming more than one glass of soy a day or eating the equivalent in soy protein? How about your horses' soy consumption? Recent research has pointed to some potential deleterious effects...
View ArticleSearch For Feed Substitutes
4:32pm Mike Hutjens is predicting a long, hard winter and he's not talking about the weather. He's referring to the dilemma many dairy producers will face in coming months due to escalating hay, corn...
View ArticleAsk the expert: Feeding the top performer
We all admire the equine athlete, the captivating blend of speed, control, grace and endurance. But the added stress of performance requires an optimal diet, with plenty of energy from carbohydrates...
View ArticleAsk the Expert: How to interpret your hay analysis report: the basics
Written by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.; republished with permission from the author Common Terms and What They Mean for Your Horse Crude protein (CP) – an estimation of total protein based on the amount of...
View ArticleFarmers are retiring with not enough young replacements
If you've looked at the young people tending to their animals at the State Fair in the past few days, have you wondered whose going to train young farmers to replace the retiring farmers if there's not...
View ArticleExperts: Excess sugar consumption leads to a host of diseases
Dr. Robert Lustig's YouTube lectures about the dangers of sugar have raised a few eyebrows in recent years and even drawn some criticism. But the pediatric endocrinologist's proclamations are supported...
View ArticleHolistic and alkaline juice feasting, not fasting
Before you juice, ask yourself whether your drinking water contains fluoride and find out how this amount may or may not affect your health when you drink the amount of water you need daily. Juicing...
View ArticleTo what diseases do studies say sugar or fructose consumption lead?
You may wish to check out the April 14, 2013 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article by David Templeton, Sweet and sour Experts say sugar consumption leads to a host of diseases." A lot of people still don't...
View ArticleReportlinker Adds U.S. Equine Market: Feed, Health Care and Services for...
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. U.S. Equine Market: Feed, Health Care and Services for Horses, The...
View ArticleProduct review: Who's wondering about Winnie's Cookies organic horse treats?
Winnie’s Cookies are showing up in equine feed buckets and horse lovers’ hands all over, with horses nickering for more. What are Winnie’s Cookies? Made from certified organic ingredients, Winnies...
View ArticleWhat are prebiotics and what foods are natural sources?
You may know about the importance of consuming probiotics in keeping your digestive system healthy, but prebiotics can be equally important. What are prebiotics? Prebiotics are foods that feed the...
View ArticleImproving NSP Digestibility with Feed Enzymes (BRI - BioResource...
(Source: BRI - BioResource International Inc) The primary ingredients in poultry feed are grains and grain by-products, which provide the protein and energy necessary for proper animal nutrition and...
View ArticleHow sugar affects the body
IT IS estimated that the average North American consumes an astounding three pounds of sugar each week. Sugar consumption there has increased from five pounds per person annually in 1,900 to about 150...
View ArticleReheating pasta to lose weight?
A test on BBC'sTrust Me, I'm a Doctor has found that reheating pasta makes it healthier and may even help us to lose weight. The show's doctors conducted an experiment and concluded that cooking,...
View ArticleDoes reheating pasta make it healthier?
It's enough to give you an added taste for leftovers. A test on BBC'sTrust Me, I'm a Doctor has found that reheating cold pasta makes it healthier than the original meal. The show's doctors conducted...
View ArticleWhich foods are best bought in farmers markets compared to grocery stores?
Farmers markets inspire WIC moms, but grocery-store produce costs less, says recent research. If you think you're getting a bargain at a farmers market, you may be paying more for the same product you...
View ArticleHow healthy is barley for your insulin if you don't mind the gluten?
Both the soluble and insoluble fiber in barley lowers blood sugar levels after eating usual meals. But more important that barley's ability to lower blood glucose levels is its ability to lower excess...
View ArticleCan hulled barley help to normalize your blood sugar levels?
Rye and barley products facilitate blood glucose and appetite regulation, says recent research. Evidence from observational studies indicates that diets rich in whole grain reduce risk of obesity and...
View ArticleA New Low Starch Feed Has Come to the DC Area: Introducing CoolStance
A Disastrous Show At the beginning of my show season this spring I suffered the humiliation of getting a 50% score in dressage. Though capable of much better, my home-bred gelding was spooking and...
View ArticleHow to Feed and Tend Goats on the Small Farm
If you're just starting a goat herd, you will know that goats require some knowledge to feed them right. Whether raising goats for meat, establishing a dairy herd, or just practicing sustainable living...
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