Nutrition

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Bacterial gut diversity - new research!
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A herbal approach to digestive health
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The art and science of feeding horses prone to gastric ulcers
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Fuelling the racehorse - time for a paradigm shift!
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Studying the feed behaviour of horses in training - why we keep on losing the battle with ulcers?
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Trust your gut - the importance of feeding the gut microbiome for health, performance & longevity
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Steps to take in order to prevent respiratory disease after a poor harvest
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The role of the lymphatic system in energy metabolism
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Train, Race, Recover and Repeat – How targeted nutrition can support the recovery process to optimise performance
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Equine Nutrition - be wary of false feeding economies
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Nutrition and the new science of the "Gut-Brain connection"
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Probiotics as an alternative to antibiotics to reduce resistance in the gut
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Electrolyte Balance – vital to the proper functioning of a racehorse's system
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Clean Water and horses - the importance of this often forgotten essential nutrient
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Always read the label – experts guide us through equine healthcare products
Horse feed probiotic
Probiotics – The key to a well-balanced equine gut
Racehorses on the gallops
Racehorse Bone Health: From a Nutritional Perspective
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Gut Health - Aspects of bad behaviour and how to fix it
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Feeding from the sales ring to racecourse
Feeding from the sales ring to racecourse
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Nutrition Analysis - Understanding equine feed labelling
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Why are gastric ulcers still a significant concern for horses in training?
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Nutrition - antioxidants - their role in racing - is there merit in specifically supplementing antioxidants to enhance performance?
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Can nutrition influence EIPH? -Catherine Rudenko investigates alternative and supportive therapies as trainers seek to find other means of reducing the risk or severity of EIPH
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Starch v fibre intake. Balancing different carbohydrate sources against changing requirements of fitness, injury and recovery
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Hay quality - sampling - testing protocols - importance of hay quality - for racehorse trainers
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Encouraging and maintaining appetite
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No guts, no glory!
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The Balancing Act
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How the digestion of nutrients may improve horses’ overall condition
How has horses' feed changed? Thoroughbred Nutrition Past & Present
How has horses' feed changed? Thoroughbred Nutrition Past & Present
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All tied up?
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The importance of good nutrition and its bearing on mental health
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Feeding for Weaning Success
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From Fertility to Foal: considerations for digestive tract health
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The Positive and Negative Effects of Oil in Equine Nutrition
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Is EIPH beyond the scope of dietary change?
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Does nutrition factor in injury, repair and recovery?
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No foot no horse - the influence of diet on the hoof
Metabolomics - The key to understanding equine gut health
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Marginal Gains - can the philosophy apply to horseracing?
Neutraceuticals for Horses from Nature’s Basket
Neutraceuticals for Horses from Nature’s Basket
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Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Trickle feeding - more in tune with nature
Trickle feeding - more in tune with nature
Prohibited natural substances - The risks and responsibilities
Prohibited natural substances - The risks and responsibilities
The challenge of feeding globetrotting horses
The challenge of feeding globetrotting horses
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Succulents and treats
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Feeding fibre to racehorses
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Vitamins - as easy as ABC?
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Bran mashes useful tradition or nutritional pariah?
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To beet or not to beet? - Will beetroot become part of the racehorse’s diet?
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Hydroponic feeding - the pros and cons of this resurging concept
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Calming influence - the effects of diet on behaviour
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Picky Eaters - a common problem in horses in training
The role vitamins play in the diet of a racehorse
Feed contaminants - how big a risk are they?
KER Nutrition Conference - management of gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases
Feed Contaminants - how big a risk are they?
Racing Power- supporting muscular effort through nutrition
Oiling the Wheels - using oil as a supplement in the diet of racehorses
Racing power - supporting muscular effort through nutrition
Forage - So much more than just a filler
Nutritional Ergogenic aids for horses - boosting performance
Nutritional ergogenic aids for horses
Feeding during early training - how to minimise problems
Nutritional Support for bone - maintaining a strong skeleton
Time for a re-think? Why do we deny a horse water and fibre before a race?
Electrolyte Balance – vital to the proper functioning of a racehorse's system
The role of protein in the racehorse's diet
Digestion Development - how modern feeding practices affect the natural digestive system