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Feedstuffs Reprints

Moldy Corn Very Risky Ingredient for Horses by Joe D. Pagan: Horses are particularly sensitive to certain toxins produced in moldy corn. Because of this year’s weather conditions, horse feed manufacturers should pay close attention to the quality of their feed supplies. Testing every lot of grain for fumonisin should be mandatory.

Feedstuffs, November 30, 2009
Size of Thoroughbred yearlings evaluated by Joe D. Pagan: Weigh and measure horses during development to ensure that the skeleton maintains a steady rate of growth while preventing the animal from becoming too heavy.

Feedstuffs, August 31, 2009
Metabolic syndrome big focus of equine meeting by Joe D. Pagan: Horse owners need to be educated about the dangers of obesity in their horses and the benefits even moderate exercise can provide.

Feedstuffs, June 29, 2009
Weight gain plan important by Joe D. Pagan: Increasing the body mass of horses through weight gain is a timely topic because more horses are turning up in rescue situations, warranting a clear understanding of weight gain and changes in body condition.

Feedstuffs, March 30, 2009
Water most overlooked nutrient for horses by Joe D. Pagan: Horses should always have free access to a good-quality, palatable water source.

Feedstuffs, December 29, 2008
Omega-3s offer health benefits by Joe D. Pagan: Studies have been undertaken to investigate the potential benefits of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in horse feeds.

Feedstuffs, March 31, 2008
Metabolic disorders manageable by Joe D. Pagan: While the five metabolic disorders discussed here have very different etiologies, all are either triggered or aggravated by excessive starch and sugar intake.

Feedstuffs, June 30, 2008
Hindgut acidosis common in horses by Joe D. Pagan: Hindgut acidosis is a common problem in horses consuming either large quantities of grain or fructan-rich forages. Feeding an encapsulated sodium bicarbonate is a safe and effective method of attenuating the condition.

Feedstuffs, July 30, 2007
Causes, risks of colic explained by Joe D. Pagan: Decreasing farm and horse risks with appropriate management has decreased the incidence of colic on farms with elevated annual colic rates.

Feedstuffs, February 12, 2007
NRC releases horse revisions by Joe D. Pagan: The National Research Council equine committee reviewed literature on equine nutrition and compiled a very useful and practical document for calculating nutrient requirements for various classes of horses.

Feedstuffs, April 30, 2007
Forage buffering capacity factor in ulcers by Joe D. Pagan: The buffering capacity of feed and forage plays an important role in the prevention of gastric ulcers in horses. Alfalfa hay has been shown to be effective in reducing the severity of ulcers in horses by providing superior buffering capacity compared to grass hay.

Feedstuffs December 31, 2007 | Issue 54 | Volume 79
Tocopherol form affects vitamin E by Joe D. Pagan: Three studies have been conducted to assess the effects of different forms of vitamin E on vitamin E status. Results from these studies indicate that the source of vitamin E significantly affects vitamin E status in exercised and unexercised horses.

Feedstuffs, May 29, 2006
Equine meeting talks about athletic ability by Joe D. Pagan: Several factors that affect the soundness and future athletic ability of young growing horses — especially equine athletes — were discussed at the recent KER Nutrition Conference.

Feedstuffs, October 30, 2006
Carbohydrates important part of equine feeds by Joe D. Pagan: Recent research has shown that carbohydrate source may have a profound effect on equine performance and may play a role in the etiology of several equine diseases.

Feedstuffs, January 30, 2006

Equestrian Magazine

Equestrian Q & A: My broodmare band consists of Thoroughbreds and Hanoverians, young and old ...: Equestrian Magazine, April, 2009
Equestrian Q & A: I keep my event horse at a boarding stable where horses are given one bucket of water in their stalls during the winter months and two buckets of water in the spring, summer and fall ...: Equestrian Magazine, February, 2009
Equestrian Q & A: I own a Thoroughbred-cross gelding that I compete at training level ...: Equestrian Magazine, December, 2008 & January 2009
Equestrian Q & A: With the price of sweet feed at an all-time high, I am considering putting my small herd of Arabians back on a diet of oats and orchard grass hay this winter ...: Equestrian Magazine, November, 2008
Equestrian Q & A: I own a Warmblood gelding that shows in conformation hunter classes a couple times each month ...: Equestrian Magazine, October, 2008
Equestrian Q & A: I am in the midst of renovating my pastureland, and this management decision has caused some frustration ...: Equestrian Magazine, September, 2008
Equestrian Q & A: Equestrian Magazine, July & August, 2008
Equestrian Q & A: I own an 18-year-old gelding that has been diagnosed with the beginning stages of Cushing’s disease ...: Equestrian Magazine, June, 2008
Equestrian Q & A: Equestrian Magazine, May, 2008
Equestrian Q & A: I am employed at a feed store to help support my horse habit ...: Equestrian Magazine, April, 2008
Equestrian Q & A: Equestrian Magazine, February, 2008
Equestrian Q & A: Equestrian Magazine, January, 2008 & December, 2007

Pacemaker

No bones about it: exercise is vital for strong skeletal development: New research suggests that changes in exercise regime can affect the growth of a young horse’s bones. Additional nutritional supplementation can also help lower the risk of bone demineralisation
by Dr. Joe Pagan and Dr. Clarissa Brown-Douglas
Pacemaker October, 2008

The Thoroughbred Times

Size matters at yearling sales: Extensive studies find both risk and reward in heavier yearlings; tall foals rise above the crowd
The Thoroughbred Times September 5th, 2009
Feeding to minimize DOD: Nutrition plays a role in developmental orthopedic disease, but the relationship is complex
The Thoroughbred Times August 22nd, 2001