Dr Peter Huntington 6 (Listeners’ Choice)

“Ten Points on Common Feeding Myths”

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This interview was previously published in 2018 Dr Peter Huntington 6 (452)

About Peter – If you would like to know more about Dr Peter then listen to his previous chats

First Chat (224) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington

Second Chat (332) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington2 – “Ten Tips on Basic Feeding Principles”

Third Chat (361) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington3 – “Ten Tips on Feeding Performance Horses”

Fourth Chat (391) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington4 – “Ten Tips On Basics of Feeding for Breeding Horses”

Fifth Chat (423) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington5 – “Ten Tips on Feeding Considerations for Horses with Gastrointestinal Disorders”

Seventh Chat (483) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington7 – “Ten Tips On Feeding The Laminitis Prone Horse or Pony”

Eighth Chat (526) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington8 – “Ten Tips for Feeding the Senior Horse”

Ninth Chat (540) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington9 – “Ten Tips on Feeding Horses Prone To Gastric Ulcers”
Tenth Chat (552) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington10 – “Ten Nutritional Considerations for Overweight Horses”

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“Ten Points on Common Feeding Myths”

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“Ten Points on Common Feeding Myths”

1. Pasture provides everything that horses need

2. Protein causes excitability, DOD and kidney damage.

3. Pelleted feeds are lower in quality than sweet feed

4. Feeding salt is the same as feeding an electrolyte

5. Oil will make my horse excitable

6. Fish oil shouldn’t be feed to horses because they are herbivores

7. Bran has a laxative effect

8. Apple cider vinegar and garlic can improve immunity and gut health

9. All vitamins and minerals have the same bio-availability

10. Oral joint supplements don’t get absorbed

Time Stamp
01:10 – Background
01:25 – Introduction
04:59 – 1. Pasture provides everything that horses need
06:37 – 2. Protein causes excitability, DOD and kidney damage
09:34 – 3. Pelleted feeds are lower in quality than sweet feed
11:35 – 4. Feeding salt is the same as feeding an electrolyte
13:00 – 5. Oil will make my horse excitable
14:35 – 6. Fish oil shouldn’t be feed to horses because they are herbivores
16:17 – 7. Bran has a laxative effect
18:26 – 8. Apple cider vinegar and garlic can improve immunity and gut health
19:28 – 9. All vitamins and minerals have the same bioavailability
21:14 – 10. Oral joint supplements don’t get absorbed
23:50 – Testing for balance feed
27:43 – Contact: see details below