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Equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes and Dr. Carrie Finno, CEH director and expert in equine neuromuscular diseases, share dietary recommendations for horses with neuromuscular diseases.

Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and laminitis are associated with disruptions in the equine endocrine system. They are discrete conditions, but can occur at the same time in an individual animal.

At 21 years young, Miss Gwen is every horse crazy girl’s dream - a beautiful grey pony with a long forelock perfect for braiding. Gwen and her owner, Ainsely Davis, have a great time competing in shows, dressing up, and going on riding adventures.

Selenium is an essential trace mineral with important antioxidant functions. Plants take up selenium through the soil and groundwater and are consumed by herbivores in their diets. The amount taken up by most plants varies by geographical area depending on soil conditions. Forage in many parts of the United States (particularly in the Northwest) is actually selenium deficient, which can lead to health issues, especially in foals.

John C. Harris received the prestigious Jerry W. Fielder Memorial Award at the 47th Annual Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA) Awards Gala. Themed “A Novel Night”, the event was held at the Peter J. Shields Library on February 7, 2020.

Modern equine management approaches have largely removed horses from their natural routines of grazing and foraging for food over many hours. Grain and supplements are widely available, and equine diets are not always balanced, despite the best of intentions. In addition, horses are living longer, resulting in an ageing equine population that has its own unique dietary requirements.

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