Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Here you will find more than 6 years of questions and my answers. It is searchable and offers a great deal of information.
Currently, I am discontinuing new questions. This may change in the future, but in the meantime, please know that It has been a true pleasure serving you.
Take a look at my Nutrition Library and Tips of the Month for a variety of answers on selected topics. Be sure to sign up for my monthly e-newsletter, Forage for Thought.
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All the best,
Dr. Getty
Hi Kelly,
DOD, or “developmental orthopedic disease” encompasses several conditions that affect foals, including OCD (osteochrondritis dessicans), wobbler syndrome and flexor limb deformities. Attention to protein, vitamins, and mineral intakes is critical to making certain that bones mineralize correctly.
The best way for me to assist you with providing a feeding plan for Flick would be to have you complete the “You and Your Horse” quesionnaire. This is a comprehensive list of questions about your foal that will help me develop a specific plan for Flick's needs. You can find the questionnaire on this website under the "You and Your Horse" link.
All the best,
Dr. Getty
