November 28, 2018
Tags: horse, horses, equine, pony, horse feed, equine feed, equine nutrition, equine dedicated, horse nutrition, med free, single mill, bran mashes, winter, nutrition nuggets, buckeye nutrition,
Do you feed your horse or pony a warm bran mash on cold winter days? Our Senior Nutrition Manager, Dr. Nettie Liburt, explains why feeding bran mashes in the cold, winter months might not be beneficial to your horse's digestive system and overall diet.
Nutrition Nuggets-Weighing Your Feed
August 30, 2018
Tags: horse, equine, horses, horse feed, equine nutrition, equine feed, pony, single mill, horse nutrition, nutrition nuggets, med free,
Nutrition Nuggets is back and is all about weights and measures. Our own Dr. Nettie explains the importance of weighing your horse's feed and gives you some tips on how to do so.
Nutrition Nuggets-How To Use PERFORM 'N WIN
August 15, 2018
Tags: Nutrition, horse, equine, equine nutrition, pony, single mill, horse nutrition, nutrition nuggets, med free, equine dedicated, summer, hydration, electrolytes, performnwin,
In this episode of Nutrition Nuggets, Dr. Nettie explains how to use PERFORM 'N WIN electrolytes to help keep your horses hydrated in the summer.
Nutrition Nuggets-Cost Per Day
June 30, 2018
Tags: Nutrition, horse, equine, horse feed, equine nutrition, equine feed, pony, single mill, horse nutrition, nutrition nuggets, med free,
Nutrition Nuggets is back! In this episode, Dr. Nettie explains how you can calculate how much you are spending per day on your horse's feed and why cost per day is more important than cost per bag.
Nutrition Nuggets-100% Med-Free Mill
March 31, 2018
Tags: horse, buckeye nutrition, equine, horses, horse feed, equine nutrition, pony, med-free, single mill, horse nutrition, ionophores, safe feed,
Dr. Nettie Liburt brings us great information with her Nutrition Nuggets. In this episode, Dr. Nettie talks about our single mill in Dalton, Ohio and why being 100% medication-free (including ionophores) and is so important to us, as well as the health and well-being of your horse or pony.
August 18, 2017
Tags: Feed, horse, buckeye nutrition, equine, horse feed, equine feed, protein, amino acids,
Protein is important for more than just muscle building. Protein is a component of most tissues in the body, and is essential for cell structure, the immune system, transport of oxygen and minerals in the blood, enzyme activity and many other biological functions.
Nettie Liburt Named Senior Equine Nutrition Manager
May 1, 2017
Tags: Nutrition, horse, buckeye nutrition, equine,
BUCKEYE® Nutrition and Mars Horsecare US, Inc. have named Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS, Senior Equine Nutrition Manager. Liburt will oversee the development of training materials and contribute to new product development and research.
Read More about Nettie Liburt Named Senior Equine Nutrition Manager
BUCKEYE® Nutrition partners with the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center
January 31, 2017
Tags: horse, buckeye nutrition, equine, research, WALTHAM, horses, horse feed, gluck center,
BUCKEYE® Nutrition has partnered with the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center, an internationally recognized equine research facility, to continue support of research dedicated to advancing the science of horse nutrition, specifically in the areas of obesity, laminitis and the senior horse. By collaborating with key research institutes and universities around the world, BUCKEYE® Nutrition continues to set the bar for nutritional innovation and science-based solutions.
Risk Factors For Fecal Water Syndrome
October 10, 2016
Tags: horse, buckeye nutrition, research, WALTHAM, horses, horse feed,
Fecal water syndrome (FWS) is characterized by normal feces with the addition of fecal water running out of the anus before, during or after defecation. Although the exact reason is unknown, horse owners continue to express concern for the health and well-being of animals affected by FWS.
Proper Fitting & Use of Grazing Muzzles
July 5, 2016
Tags: buckeye nutrition, grazing muzzles, pasture, obesity, horse, laminitis,
Limiting pasture intake is recommended for obese horses and ponies and those at risk for laminitis. This can be difficult to do if horses have access to pasture full-time or when, for example, stabling is not an option. Grazing muzzles are a valuable tool to limit pasture intake in horses and ponies and, when properly used, can help to limit pasture intake in those that are obese or prone to obesity with access to pasture.
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