Get Ready for Hay Season: Forage Course Helps You Feed Smarter

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Guelph, ON April, 22, 2025 - Hay season is just around the corner, making this the perfect time for horse owners to cultivate their forage knowledge. Equine Guelph is offering it’s popular Introduction to Forage short course from May 5–16, 2025, and this two-week, fully online course is a must for anyone looking to understand how to evaluate hay or boost their pasture productivity – important skills that can result in a more cost-effective feeding program for their herd.

Protein Requirements in the Equine Diet

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Protein is one of 6 nutrient classes that horses have a requirement for. It is a major component of body tissues. Along with being a core component of tissues, proteins are also heavily involved in enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.

How Mad Barn’s Scott Cieslar is Positioning Canada as a Leader in Equine Nutrition

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Ask horse owners and equine industry professionals where they turn for health and nutrition advice for their horses, and time and again there is only one answer: Mad Barn. Over the past few years, this Kitchener, Ontario-based company has emerged as a trusted resource for science-backed equine health information and products across North America.

Practical opportunities to navigate the future of feed showcased at ANCC 2025 in Niagara Falls

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February 27, 2025 - Ottawa, ONTARIO — Advances in animal nutrition research are generating exciting opportunities for the livestock and feed sector.

Nutritional Considerations in the Winter Months

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The fall is a perfect time to have a nutritionist evaluate your feeding program. Ensuring your horse is on a balanced diet through the winter can make a significant difference in their well-being. It is also a great time to adjust your horse’s diet slowly prior to show season.

Knowing What to Feed Your Horse

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Entering a feed store and trying to put together a nutrition plan that meets your horse’s needs can be a daunting task. With a market that is saturated with options, equine nutrition can be overwhelming. I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way!

Equine Guelph Launches Biosecurity Risk Calculator 2.0 with New Partner, Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC)

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Guelph, ON Feb 12, 2025 - Equine Guelph is excited to announce the relaunch of its newly upgraded Biosecurity Risk Calculator, an innovative online healthcare tool designed to help horse owners and caretakers assess and manage infectious disease risks. The updated tool also comes with the announcement of a new education partner, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), enhancing the tool's educational resources and outreach.

Emily McNulty Awarded 2024 Roger L’Heureux Memorial Equine Award

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Guelph, ON January 16, 2025 - Equine Guelph is proud to announce that Emily McNulty, a third-year student in the University of Guelph Equine Management program, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Roger L'Heureux Memorial Equine Award.

Preventing Frostbite & Hypothermia in Horses:

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Exposure to extreme low temperatures can lead to serious health concerns like hypothermia and frostbite in horses. Frostbite usually affects the extremities, while hypothermia is a systemic condition caused by a dangerous drop in core body temperature.

Make 2025 the Year of Optimal Equine Nutrition

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Guelph, ON January 6, 2025 - This January, Equine Guelph invites horse owners to make a meaningful New Year’s resolution; take charge of your horse’s nutrition and health through an instructor-led Body Condition Scoring Course.

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Get Ready for Hay Season: Forage Course Helps You Feed Smarter

Protein Requirements in the Equine Diet

How Mad Barn’s Scott Cieslar is Positioning Canada as a Leader in Equine Nutrition

Practical opportunities to navigate the future of feed showcased at ANCC 2025 in Niagara Falls

Nutritional Considerations in the Winter Months

Knowing What to Feed Your Horse

Equine Guelph Launches Biosecurity Risk Calculator 2.0 with New Partner, Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC)

Emily McNulty Awarded 2024 Roger L’Heureux Memorial Equine Award

Preventing Frostbite & Hypothermia in Horses:

Make 2025 the Year of Optimal Equine Nutrition

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