Species: View Product Filters Showing 37-48 of 401 results The Scoop on Horse Supplements Before adding anything to your horse’s diet, it’s important to understand what they are currently getting nutritionally. Start with the foundation of their nutrition, their forage. What type of hay and/or pasture are they eating? Is it good quality? Are they eating enough to meet their forage needs? Understanding its Read More Crafting Diets For Hard And Easy Keeper Horses Giving weight to a custom equine feed plan Finding the right nutritional balance is essential for every horse, but it becomes especially critical when feeding easy and hard keepers, animals that have an “easy” or “hard” time maintaining their weight. For example, an overweight horse with insulin resistance may require Read More Evaluating Your Horse’s Hay Quality How much does the nutritional value of hay vary? The nutritional value of hay and forage can vary greatly due to several factors, including: Type of Hay: There are many different types of hay depending on the location it’s grown in, such as alfalfa, timothy, orchard grass, coastal Bermuda, and Read More Pig Creep Feeding 101 Brooke Anderson, Account Manager, Innovative Solutions The purpose of creep feeding is NOT to gain extra weaning weight (this sometimes happens in studies but not always). It is to help prepare the piglet for the Nursery 1 diet and the transition from liquid milk to solid pellets. Pigs that are Read More When to Seek Help from an Equine Nutritionist What is an equine nutritionist? An equine nutritionist is a professional who specializes in the dietary needs of horses. With comprehensive knowledge of equine nutrition, they have the expertise to evaluate your horse’s dietary requirements and create a customized feeding plan to address any nutritional imbalances or deficiencies. Equine nutritionists Read More Kidding Season for Beginners As a goat owner, understanding kidding season is important whether you have one goat expecting or a whole herd. This is an intense time in life that can result in quite a bit of stress for both the doe and her kids. Ensuring proper care and goat management during this Read More The Scoop on Supplements: Where to Begin and What to Look For As an equine veterinarian, one of the questions you might hear is: Does my horse need supplements? The answer, of course, depends on a variety of factors, most importantly the horse in question. So, we asked Sentinel Product Manager Kristyn Sturken how to assess a horse’s diet and lifestyle to Read More Winter Horse Nutrition As temperatures drop, horses will continue to burn more calories trying to stay warm and acclimate to the weather. This is why feeding adjustments are often necessary to meet the horse’s increased energy requirements. The bulk of a horse’s diet should always consist of high-quality forage. And during winter, this Read More Your Winter Horse Care Guide: Safety, Riding, and Shelter As the seasons transition, horse owners face a multitude of challenges. From managing mud and ice, to shelter and protection, all while still trying to enjoy time with their companion. Taking precautions and checking important items consistently will allow you to still enjoy being a horse owner while maintaining their Read More Molting Season: Getting all Feathered Up for Winter The arrival of fall is marked by shorter days, and shorter days means less daylight. That reduced daylight triggers the annual molt in backyard chicken flocks. Each fall, starting when chickens are about 18 months old, they will lose their feathers and grow nice, shiny new ones in preparation for Read More Straight From the Stables: Facts from the Feed Room Our equine nutrition experts answer their most-asked questions from veterinarians. At Sentinel®, we understand nutrition is the foundation to maintaining a horse’s health and performance. From supporting digestive health to providing the right energy levels, what you feed a horse can make all the difference. But we also know every Read More The Benefits of Omega in Chicken Feed The presence of omega-3 fatty acids in chicken feed not only benefits a chicken’s well-being, but also the egg consumer. By using a chicken feed with higher levels of omega in it, you can improve the health of your flock, while also enhancing the nutritional value of their eggs. How Read More < FIRST123456....10....20....30....34LAST >
