Will hemp change the way we feed horses?
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Hemp for horses
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Hemp has been synonymous with horse bedding for many years, as its fibrous properties give these products good cushioning and absorptive properties. Latterly, hemp has become popular as a food ingredient for people, being associated with well-known brands such as ‘The Food Doctor’ and ‘Ryvita’. It has also been investigated as a feed ingredient for farm animals including laying hens and dairy cows.
Hemp is primarily an oilseed crop like soya, linseed and rapeseed and it is the grain or seed that contains the majority of nutritional value. In comparison to other oilseed crops, hemp produces a very high yield and therefore it is not surprising that in recent years it has become a good economic crop for farmers in some parts of the world.
Catherine Dunnett (European Trainer - issue 27 - Autumn 2009)
Digestive Aids - what is available to racehorses?
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Dr Catherine Dunnett (16 July 2009 - Issue Number: 13)
Amino Acid Supplements - the important element of protein
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Horses in training are traditionally fed a diet that is high in protein, but it is the amino acid content of the protein-rich ingredients that is the important component, as horses have a requirement for amino acids and not intact protein per se.
Dr Catherine Dunnett (20 January 2009 - Issue Number: 11)
Picky Eaters - a common problem in horses in training
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Poor appetite in horses in training is not uncommon, whether this is a transient problem following racing, or, more regularly, during training in particular horses.
Dr Catherine Dunnett (European Trainer - issue 24 - Winter 2008)
Amino Acid Supplements - the important element of protein
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Horses in training are traditionally fed a diet that is high in protein, but it is the amino acid content of the protein-rich ingredients that is the important component.
Dr Catherine Dunnett (European Trainer - issue 24 - Winter 2008)
Picky Eaters - a common problem in horses in training
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Poor appetite in horses in training is not uncommon, whether this is a transient problem following racing, or, more regularly, during training in particular horses. In some situations, ‘failure to clean up’ may simply be explained by horses being offered more feed than they require and so they are being overfed, whilst in other instances, where it is accompanied with poor condition, the causes may be more complicated. Certainly, physiological mechanisms exist in horses to match energy and nutrient intake to daily requirements and these systems form the basis for self regulation of feed intake in horses in the wild or at grass.
Catherine Dunnett (14 October 2008 - Issue Number: 10)
The role vitamins play in the diet of a racehorse
/Vitamins are a key part of the diet for racehorses and although the clinical signs associated with an overt deficiency or excess of one vitamin or another are rare, we should not presume that the level of vitamins provided in the diet is optimised for performance.
Catherine Dunnett (Trainer Magazine - issue 23 - Autumn 2008)
Feed contaminants - how big a risk are they?
/or all professionals associated with the training and competition of horses under the rules and regulations of racing, the choice of which feed products to use has never been greater, and the range appears to grow on a daily basis. This is especially true of the plethora of dietary supplements (otherwise known officially as complementary feeds) available.
Dr Catherine Dunnett and Dr Mark Dunnett (10 July 2008)
Read MoreKER Nutrition Conference - management of gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases
/Kentucky Equine Research (KER) has maintained a prominent international presence in the nutrition research community for the past 20 years. Research trials have been conducted at the company’s research farm since the late 1980s, and results of this research have been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and proceedings of scientific conferences.
Mark Llewellyn (European Trainer - issue 22 - Summer 2008)
Read MoreFeed Contaminants - how big a risk are they?
/For all professionals associated with the training and competition of horses under the rules and regulations of racing the choice of which feed products to use has never been greater, and the range appears to grow on a daily basis. This is especially true of the plethora of dietary supplements (otherwise known officially as complementary feeds) available.
Dr Catherine Dunnett & Dr Mark Dunnett (European Trainer - issue 22 - Summer 2008)
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Racing Power- supporting muscular effort through nutrition
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The powerhouse for a horse in training is found in its large muscle mass. Whilst genetic makeup within the Thoroughbred breed has a large impact on a horse’s innate racing ability, dietary factors will also influence subsequent performance.
Dr Catherine Dunnett (01 December 2007 - Issue Number: 6)
Oiling the Wheels - using oil as a supplement in the diet of racehorses
/Historically, oil has not featured highly in the diets of horses in training, or indeed those of other horses. The natural oil content of pasture and other forages is quite low at between 2-3% on a dry matter basis, yet despite this, horses digest oil extremely well. Oil added to the racehorses’ diet is tolerated well, with no major palatability problems having been reported.
Dr Catherine Dunnett (European Trainer - issue 20 - Winter 2007)
Read MoreRacing power - supporting muscular effort through nutrition
/The powerhouse for a horse in training is found in its large muscle mass. Whilst genetic makeup within the Thoroughbred breed has a large impact on a horse’s innate racing ability, dietary factors will also influence subsequent performance.
Dr Catherine Dunnett (European Trainer - issue 19 - Autumn 2007)
Read MoreForage - So much more than just a filler
/Too often thought of as just a filler or occupational therapy to while away the time between hard feeds, forage is worth so much more than that. Simply feeding an inadequate quantity of forage, or choosing forage that has an inappropriate nutrient profile, or is of poor quality can have a negative impact both on health and performance in racehorses.
Dr Catherine Dunnett (01 July 2007 - Issue Number: 4)
Read MoreNutritional Ergogenic aids for horses - boosting performance
/No doubt we are all aware of the plethora of dietary supplements that are now available and that are promoted as offering clear and profound benefits to our horses’ health, general well being and performance. In the latter category are the so-called ergogenic aids. So what are they, and do they work?These are the questions that this article aims to address.
Dr Catherine Dunnett (01 July 2007 - Issue Number: 4)
Read MoreNutritional ergogenic aids for horses
/No doubt we are all aware of the plethora of dietary supplements that are now available and that are promoted as offering clear and profound benefits to our horses’ health, general well being and performance. In the latter category are the so-called ergogenic aids. So what are they, and do they work?
Dr Catherine Dunnett (European Trainer - issue 18 - Summer 2007)
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