Return to Website

Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition

   Welcome to my forum. 

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. 

I also have a growing number of recordings on "Teleseminars on Nutrition Topics that Concern You" as well as the new, Spotlight on Equine Nutrition Series -- printed versions of favorite teleseminars.

And finally, look for my articles in a variety of local publications and online newsletters, as well as the Horse Journal, where I am the Contributing Nutrition Editor.  

 

All the best,

 Dr. Getty 

 

Return to Website  > Index
Recent Posts
 
Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
This Forum is Locked
Author
Comment
View Entire Thread
m
Marta
Jan 18, 2008 - 10:17AM
Re: bark

Thank you for your reply! This helps and settles my concerns. Their salt block has desolved with the rains so I'll get a new one out there for them right away. Also, I've never had their teeth floated so I might need to get them in to have it done, the two older horses are 11 & 12 yrs. Thank you again!

Where are you from? Washington

How did you locate this forum? google search on horse nutrition

Email  
Jan 18th, 2008 - 10:17 AM
d
Dr. Getty
Jan 23, 2008 - 7:29PM
Re: bark

Hi Marta,

Glad to help. Ah yes -- horses need to have their teeth floated at least once a year (some horses need it done more often). Their teeth grow and can develop sharp points that dig into their tender mouth tissues, making it painful to eat.

Happy Floating!

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

Email  
Jan 23rd, 2008 - 7:29 PM
Return to Website  > Index