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How Treats Contribute to Energy and Sugar Intake in Horses

How Treats Contribute to Energy and Sugar Intake in Horses

by Madeline Boast | May 29, 2023 | OptiMizer Education

Getting yourself a treat is a lot more complicated these days. There is so much to choose from, and most foods are clearly labelled with their calorie count. The recommended daily calorie intake for women is 2,000 calories. So, a 200-calorie candy bar is a pretty big...
Altering Management to Prevent the Occurrence of Gastric Ulceration: A Case Study

Altering Management to Prevent the Occurrence of Gastric Ulceration: A Case Study

by Madeline Boast | May 22, 2023 | OptiMizer Education

It is well known that management factors heavily influence the prevalence of equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS). The research tells us that the top management risk factors are fasting, high starch diets, low roughage diets, transport, and stall confinement as well...
The Cost of Gastric Ulcers in Horses: A Case Study

The Cost of Gastric Ulcers in Horses: A Case Study

by Madeline Boast | May 15, 2023 | OptiMizer Education

About Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) There are two main types of gastric ulceration in horses: squamous and glandular. The encompassing term is equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS). The two types are referred to as either ESGD for equine squamous gastric disease...
Debunking Myths about Mealtimes for Horses

Debunking Myths about Mealtimes for Horses

by Madeline Boast | May 8, 2023 | OptiMizer Education

Have you ever been late to feed your horse? What if you have an event that runs until 6pm, but your horse is normally fed at 4pm? If this is a situation that causes you stress, then this article is for you. Many horse owners keep their horse on a rigid feeding...
Guide to Forage Intake During the Winter

Guide to Forage Intake During the Winter

by Madeline Boast | Dec 1, 2022 | OptiMizer Education

Taking care of horses in the winter can seem difficult, but they can do extremely well in cold temperatures when given some extra supports. Part of the reason that horses acclimatize well to the cold is because they have evolved with physiological adaptations. When...
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