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AFS-3975 Nutritional Considerations for Broodmares
By Kris Hiney. The successfulness of any breeding program will depend partially on correct nutritional management of broodmares. This fact sheet discusses the nutritional needs of the gestating and lactating mare. Revised June 2018.
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AFS-3978 Weaning and Management of Weanling Horses
By Kris Hiney. This fact sheet provides recommendations on preparing the foal to be weaned, weaning methods, and care and management of the weanling horse. Revised June 2018.
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ANSI-3168 Interpreting Equine Genetic Defect Testing Results
By Megan Rolf. This fact sheet discusses how five genetic defects are inherited, how to understand the genetic testing results received from AQHA and Animal Genetics, Inc., and the probability of producing an affected horse.
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ANSI-3403 Calculating Placing Scores
By Mark Johnson. This fact sheet explains how to calculate placing scores for livestock competitions.
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ANSI-3915 Training Horses Safely
By Kris Hiney. Horses possess many attributes which make them a species of choice for human companionship and service. Relating to horses requires a knowledge of their behavior. Without this knowledge, involvement with them can be dangerous. Reviewed June 2018.
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ANSI-3916 Recordkeeping for Horse Breeding Activities
By Kris Hiney. Examples of recordkeeping in this fact sheet will assist in designing records for the horse breeder. Revised September 2016.
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ANSI-3920 Body Condition of Horses
By David Freeman. This fact sheet discusses body condition of horses, how to rate them, and how to improve body condition. Revised February 2015.
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ANSI-3923 Use of By-Product and Nontraditional Feeds for Horses
Kris Hiney Freeman. By-product and nontraditional feeds for horses. Revised September 2016.
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ANSI-3924 Bit Selection for Riding and Training Horses
By David Freeman. The objective of this fact sheet is to assist the inexperienced rider in the selection of bits. Identifying differences in bit construction and understanding some of the important principles of bit use will provide an educated basis for selecting bits. Reviewed September 2016.
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ANSI-3926 A Pictorial Guide to Back Plaiting a Lead Rope
By David Freeman. This fact sheet provides a guide, complete with photos, to back plaiting a lead rope, as well as plaiting a snap to a lead rope. Reviewed September 2016.
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ANSI-3927 Refeeding the Poorly Conditioned Horse
This fact sheet discusses how to feed a horse that is in poor body condition to a successful, healthy weight. Reviewed February 2015.
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ANSI-3928 Evaluating Rations for Horses
By Kris Hiney. This fact sheet provides information on feeds and ration evaluation for horses. Revised October 2016.
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ANSI-3929 Rations for Horses: Nutrients, Feedstuffs and Safety
By David Freeman. This fact sheet helps identify the nutritional basis for decision making for feed selection, specifically safely meeting nutrient needs and following feeding practices that aid digestion. Reviewed February 2015.
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ANSI-3930 Water: The Most Important Nutrient
By Kris Hiney. This fact sheet discusses the water intake for horses.
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ANSI-3931 Optimizing Water Intake
By Kris Hiney. This fact sheet discusses how to ensure adequate water intake for horses.
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ANSI-3932 Common Internal Parasites of the Horse
By Kris Hiney and Elisabeth Giedt. This fact sheet discusses the different parasites found in horses and their control.
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ANSI-3934 Minerals for Horses: Calcium and Phosphorus
By Kris Hiney. This fact sheet discusses calcium and phosphorus, the most common deficient minerals for horses.
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ANSI-3935 Stallion Behavior and Management
By Kris Hiney. This fact sheet discusses how to keep stallion management for the best behavior during breeding.
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ANSI-3970 Nutritional Concerns for Exercising Horses
By Kris Hiney. This fact sheet discusses the nutritionists' goal to maximize the nutritional impact on exercise, so owners can prioritize exercise and breeding programs which produce and maintain the desired equine athlete. Reviewed September 2016.
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ANSI-3973 Feeding Management of the Equine
By Kris Hiney. The objective of feeding management is to provide a ration with balanced nutrition in a manner which maximizes nutrient utilization while lessening the occurrence of digestive disorders. Revised October 2016.
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