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Laminitics and Losing Weight

June 22, 2023

Tags: digestive health, Feed, forage, formula, horse diet, horse nutrition, laminitis, Nutrition, safe n easy, weight loss, winter,

While equine obesity is a growing problem that comes with a host of health and welfare implications, let’s not forget that not every horse is a good doer, and this includes some laminitics.

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Look Out for Laminitis

June 22, 2023

Tags: digestive health, Feed, gro n win, horse nutrition, laminitis, low nsc, obesity, PPID, safe n easy,

While laminitis can strike in any season, a ‘flush’ of rapid grass growth makes spring a high-risk time. Being able to spot the signs of an attack early maximizes your horse’s chance of recovery so it pays to be vigilant, especially as subtle signs such as slight reluctance to turn or shortening of stride can be easily missed.

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Focus on Forage

June 13, 2023

Tags: forage, grazing muzzle, grazing muzzles, hay, horse nutrition, spillers,

For many horses, forage is the largest source of calories in the diet and unfortunately, the hardest for owners to control! In this issue, SPILLERS™ Nutritionist, Sarah Nelson, shares some top tips for managing forage intake in good doers.

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Equine Science Society

June 13, 2023

Tags: education, insulin, learning, pasture,

Mars Horsecare and BUCKEYE Nutrition was the most represented US feed brand at the prestigious Equine Science Society Symposium held in Texas June 6-9, 2023, where the latest equine research was shared by leading equine professionals from around the world.

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Feeding Pregnant Mares

May 11, 2023

Tags: broodmares, mare, pregnant, breeding,

During pregnancy, the mare’s daily nutrient requirements allow her to maintain her own body condition and nutrient requirements, as well as support those of the growing fetus. Gestational weight gain can be around 12-15% of the mare’s initial body weight, mostly made up of fetal and placental tissues. Proper nutrition during pregnancy will set your broodmare up for successfully raising a healthy foal. Follow these tips on nutrition for the pregnant mare.

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US Equestrian Announces Continued Partnership with MARS EQUESTRIAN™ and Welcomes BUCKEYE™ Nutrition as Official Feed

December 10, 2021

Tags: sponsorship, USEF, US Equestrian, Nutrition,

US Equestrian is pleased to announce its continued partnership with MARS EQUESTRIAN™. With the expanded partnership, BUCKEYE™ Nutrition is now the Official Feed of US Equestrian.

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Distillers Dried Grains removed from BUCKEYE™ Nutrition formulas

December 3, 2021

Tags: formula, horse feed, pure ingredients, traceable ingredients,

From time to time, when there’s a benefit to the horse, the nutrition team at BUCKEYE™ Nutrition looks at formulas to make improvements. Over the last year, we’ve adjusted our formulas to remove Distillers Dried Grains. The result? More Soybean Meal, providing a higher quality of protein that’s also safer.

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Natural Vitamin E Supports Performance Recovery

November 23, 2021

Tags: ultimate recovery, vitamin e,

Vitamin E's main role as an antioxidant is to help prevent free radical chain reactions, especially in ell membranes, to protect the body from oxidative stress.

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ULTIMATE RECOVERY™ now includes natural vitamin E

October 30, 2021

Tags: vitamin e, performance horse, ultimate recovery, antioxidant, supplement, exercise recovery, muscle, probiotics, electrolytes,

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that promotes health of muscle and nerve cells, among other things. See how ULTIMATE RECOVERY, now with natural vitamin E, will help to provide antioxidants to your performance horses' diet.

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The ULTIMATE COMBINATION for a total balanced diet

October 4, 2021

Tags: ultimate combination, ultimate finish, gro n win,

Let's face it-feeding time can be complicated and costly when feeding several different types of horses. But it doesn't have to be. With GRO 'N WIN™ and ULTIMATE FINISH™ 25, you can rest assured that all of your horses are receiving the nutrients they need when paired with good quality forage. Whether it be a young, growing horse, broodmare or performance horse, this pair will work for almost all ages and stages.

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