10 Guidelines for Smarter Equine Feeding Strategies

10 Guidelines for Smarter Feeding Lydia F. Gray, DVM, MA Medical Director/Staff Veterinarian Jessica Normand Senior Director – SmartSupplements™ February 21, 2012

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Agenda ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SmartPak.com

Guideline #1: Born to Graze ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SmartPak.com

Guideline #1: Born to Graze ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SmartPak.com The Natural Feeder® www.TheNaturalFeeder.com

Guideline #2: Ensure Adequate Vitamins and Minerals ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SmartPak.com

Understanding Commercial Feeds SmartPak.com ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Understanding Commercial Feeds SmartPak.com Vitamin/Mineral Supplement

Guideline #2: Ensure Adequate Vitamins and Minerals ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Guideline #3: Understanding Protein’s Place ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SmartPak.com

Guideline #4: Avoid the “Sugar High” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SmartPak.com

Guideline #4: Avoid the “Sugar High” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

SmartPak.com Note: if you have an easy keeper with a metabolic disorder, please visit SmartPak.com/Webinars to view our Understanding Equine Metabolic Disorders webinar. Common Sources of Sugars & Starches Source Worth worrying about? What to do? Grain Yes ,[object Object],[object Object],Hay Maybe ,[object Object],Pasture Probably ,[object Object],[object Object],Supplements Maybe ,[object Object],[object Object],Treats Maybe ,[object Object],[object Object]

Guideline #5: More Omega 3s, Less Omega 6s ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratios SmartPak.com Feed Type Omega 6:Omega 3 Sunflower Oil 199:1  Corn Oil 87:1  Whole Grains (oats, corn, barley, wheat, rice) 24:1  Commercial Fortified Grain 8:1  Canola Oil 3:1 Flax Seed 1:4  Chia Seed 1:3  Pasture 1:5  Fish Oil Virtually all Omega 3s  (and a source of DHA & EPA)

Guideline #5: More Omega 3s, Less Omega 6s ,[object Object],[object Object],SmartPak.com

Guideline #6: Please Pass the Salt ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SmartPak.com

Guideline #7: Do Digestive Duty ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SmartPak.com

Guideline #7: Do Digestive Duty ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Visit SmartPak.com/Webinars to view our in-depth Ulcer and Digestive Health webinars

Guideline #8: Know the Score ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Body Condition Scoring: A system for estimating fat cover over 6 different body areas to develop a single score for overall condition; ranges 1 - 9

Body Condition Score: 4 (Moderately Thin) SmartPak.com

Body Condition Score: 5 (Moderate) SmartPak.com

Body Condition Score: 8 (Fat) SmartPak.com

Guideline #8: Know the Score ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SmartPak.com

Guideline #9: Make Feed Transitions Gradually ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SmartPak.com Dietary and Other Management Factors Associated with Equine Colic -Noah Cohen, Pete Gibbs, and April Woods, AAEP Proceedings, 1999, Vol. 45, pp 96-98

Guideline #9: Make Feed Transitions Gradually ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SmartPak.com

Guideline #10: Supplements are One Piece of the Puzzle SmartPak.com Supplements Grain Other Mgt Forage

Questions & Answers SmartPak.com

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Questions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SmartPak.com

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