Listen "Why Horses Eat Manure"
Episode Synopsis
Horse owners may be alarmed when witnessing a horse start to eat either its own manure, or even manure from another horse. Typically, this is seen in foals and other young horses, and we talk about why they may exhibit this behavior. There is even some evidence that manure eating is beneficial to young horses, and we briefly touch upon that. Then, we switch the discussion of what to do when this behavior is observed in adult horses. Owners should be aware of the underlying causes of why an adult horse may begin to eat manure, and then we give some management tips on how to alleviate these causes. We also talk about some of the health concerns with horses that eat manure and what you can do to protect your horse.
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You can learn more about these topics by visiting our expertise page HERE
If you have any questions or concerns about your own horse, please contact us HERE
This podcast was brought to you by Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition
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