Forage Replacement: Feeding Rates

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Dr Tom Shurlock, Consultant Nutritionist provides advice on feeding rates for the British Horse Feeds products, Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet, to help manage and maximise the nutrient profile of forage... There are three ways in which…

Feeding Fibre-Beet as a Pre-Exercise Meal

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Dr Tom Shurlock, Consultant Nutritionist for British Horse Feeds explains how exercise can affect the stomach and why feeding Fibre-Beet as a pre-exercise meal can help keep the gut healthy. It is generally accepted that…

The Benefits of Feeding a Warming Mash in Winter

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Dr Tom Shurlock, Consultant Nutritionist for British Horse Feeds explains how a warming mash can help with a number of issues associated with winter feeding. Winter brings a number of issues around stabling, feeding and…

Feeding Cooked Linseed – The Benefits

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By Dr Tom Shurlock, Consultant Nutritionist.  Linseed oil has long been a popular supplement for equines. The rapid improvement in shine indicates, to the owner, better skin and coat condition. However, the benefit of the oil goes beyond this. Linseed oil provides…

The Signs of Dehydration

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Consultant nutritionist for British Horse Feeds, Dr Tom Shurlock, talks us through the signs of dehydration and how to test for dehydration. He also offers some tips on how to re-hydrate our horses and ponies…

The Importance of Water to the Horse

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Consultant nutritionist for British Horse Feeds, Dr Tom Shurlock, talks us through the importance of water for the horse and advises on how we can ensure our horses stay hydrated. Did you know… Water makes…