In this episode, Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MS, PhD, PAS, Dipl. ACAS, professor at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, in Raleigh, explains the ins and outs of feeding easy-keeping horses. She describes the unique nutritional needs of these types of horses, why they might be at a higher risk of metabolic problems, and common feeding mistakes owners make with these animals.

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MS, PhD, PAS, Dipl. ACAS, professor at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine
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In this episode Laura Patterson, DVM, PhD, aPAS, Dipl. ACAS, of Long Island University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Brookville, New York, explains the importance of appropriate ventilation in the barn during winter. She describes common threats to horse respiratory health due to poor ventilation and how to improve ventilation in your barn during winter. She shares her winter ventilation checklist for ensuring your barn air quality stays healthy for both horses and humans.

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Dr. Laura Patterson, DVM, PhD, aPAS, Dipl. ACAS, of Long Island University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Brookville, New York
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In this episode, Juliet Getty, PhD, of Getty Equine Nutrition explains the importance of keeping horses properly hydrated during winter. She shares tips and tricks for encouraging horses to drink during the colder months, the risks of dehydration in horses during winter, and how to reduce ice build-up in your horse's water buckets and troughs. Dr. Juliet Getty has a Resource Library on her website, www.gettyequinenutrition.com, where you'll find a wealth of nutrition information, to help your horses live healthier and more vibrant lives.

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Juliet Getty, Ph.D. Equine Nutritionist of Getty Equine Nutrition
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