tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72834521625530318912024-02-19T06:02:34.448-05:00.Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-16493455576763911882015-03-04T16:01:00.000-05:002015-03-04T16:09:47.517-05:00I'm Moving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Holy Hoofprints! I'm moving! Well, my blog is anyway. </div>
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I have to apologize for not keeping in touch, but packing boxes is not easy to do with just my hooves! Now the snow has covered all of them and you can barely see me! My blog will no longer be on Blogger, but on the Equine Science Center’s brand-new website! Check out the little sneak peek below. </div>
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I am just bucking with excitement! If you are looking for a particular post, you can search all my blog posts with a keyword. For instance, I want to look for all my posts about doughnuts. Oh boy…I talk about doughnuts a lot, don’t I? Mmmm…powdered, jelly doughnuts…</div>
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Enough about sweets… Stay tuned for the launch of the Center’s “New Look” and the new home of my blog, “Holy Hoofprints”!</div>
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Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-80064746296529378512015-02-14T11:00:00.000-05:002015-02-14T14:10:39.916-05:00Happy Valentine's Day!<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
Ha-ay Ff-olks,<o:p></o:p></div>
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and I can’t stt-opp sh-shiver-ring. <span style="line-height: 150%;">Luckily for me, my caretaker is bringing me inside and covering me with plenty
of blankets.</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 150%;">Maybe there will be a
fireplace inside, too!</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 150%;">It’ll warm me up
AND provide a lovely romantic setting for my Valentine’s Day dinner with HugMe
Christi. It seems she can tolerate the cold much better than myself and I have
no idea why.</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> </span></div>
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This question bugged me, so I asked
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cardiac capacity in young and old horses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He measured something called the cardiac output (<span style="color: green;">CO</span>), which is a fancy phrase meaning the volume of blood being
pumped by the heart every minute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
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exercise.</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 150%;">Cardiac
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blood being pumped through a mathematical equation (</span><span style="color: green; line-height: 150%;">CO</span><span style="line-height: 150%;">=</span><span style="color: red; line-height: 150%;">HR</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> x </span><span style="color: #3366ff; line-height: 150%;">SV</span><span style="line-height: 150%;">).</span></div>
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older horses had a higher heart rate (<span style="color: red;">HR</span>), greater
sweat loss, and less plasma volume than young horses. Plasma volume is the
additional fluid in the blood caused by exercise training, which then increases
the stroke volume (<span style="color: #3366ff;">SV</span>).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plasma volume also enhances the
thermoregulatory response. This is important since old horses like me have a
hard time keeping warm. Currently, it is unclear what mechanism causes the
older horse to have less plasma volume, but it has been observed in other
species as well (not just horses).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe
one of you young scientists will find out what it is!<o:p></o:p></div>
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In older horses, their
heart has to pump faster to get the same amount of blood to the body to have
the same cardiac output (<span style="color: green;">CO</span>). This puts a lot
of strain on the heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Young horses
don’t need a high heart rate to pump the same volume of blood. For example, think
of inflating a bike tire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you push
the handle down from a high distance, then a large volume of air fills the tire
quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, if you push down from
an inch away, then you only fill the tire with a little spurt of air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You probably have to push 30 little times
(very quickly) in order to get the same amount of air as the long distance pump.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And your arms will hurt after! The heart works the
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The only exercise I will be doing this Valentine's Day is being with my gal pal, Christi.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My heart
always races a mile a minute (as if I'm running the Kentucky Derby) and I get a warm feeling in my belly just at the
sight of her!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Stay warm and hug your Valentine!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Your pal,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lord Nelson<o:p></o:p></div>
Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-29059700946723533812015-01-15T11:00:00.000-05:002015-01-20T11:32:12.910-05:00Can it be?? A Seminar all about FOOD!<div class="MsoNormal">
Hay Folks!<o:p></o:p></div>
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and I can’t wait!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year’s topic is
all about FOOD! The official title is, “Grazing Rewards and Concerns: How and
Why to Care for Your Pastures”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It may
not be about growing delicious doughnuts (I wish!), but more about cultivating
lush pastures and maintaining healthy body weight for your horses.<br />
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<span id="goog_837869347"></span><span id="goog_837869348"></span>My colleague, Dr. Carey Williams has
brought in equine experts from across the nation to help explain the risks and
benefits of lush pastures and teach guests how to properly manage pastures and
grazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some owners have been concerned
about certain metabolic problems that some horses (not me, of course!)
experience when grazing on lush grass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These grasses are high in sugars that can cause excess weight gain and
may lead to metabolic disorders such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To learn more about EMS, check out my earlier
blog post <a href="http://lordnelsonsblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/doughnut-denial_22.html#more_" target="_blank">here</a>.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The seminar is an all day event from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and
will also include informational displays, networking opportunities with
industry companies and local organizations, and ample time for one-on-one
discussions with the day’s presenters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Make sure you register now and reserve your seat today! It’s something
you don’t want to miss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Click <a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/downloads/2015_Annual_Horse_Management_Seminar.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> for more information and to register.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Now, I can’t stop thinking out yummy green pastures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is it springtime yet?</div>
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See you soon! (Maybe I’ll make a guest appearance?!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Your pal,<o:p></o:p><br />
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Lord Nelson<o:p></o:p></div>
Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-17069202648788753732015-01-07T10:32:00.000-05:002015-01-07T10:32:59.234-05:00Happy Birthday to Me!<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #262626; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy (belated) Birthday to all of
my equine pals!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6TPsL43F0YN79sqgEwFTo8mK4vsYmXTfIvpm1Rxh5ZkP0rQZHY5snDazVuYemEt4lNg1Zfs73Li6COwAGsfmjwxW4a3ILTx64Y5A0Sqa2LlK1_FWdrT9bAXHlsFO2v71vsjZxUM1PTI/s1600/Dec31_14_crop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6TPsL43F0YN79sqgEwFTo8mK4vsYmXTfIvpm1Rxh5ZkP0rQZHY5snDazVuYemEt4lNg1Zfs73Li6COwAGsfmjwxW4a3ILTx64Y5A0Sqa2LlK1_FWdrT9bAXHlsFO2v71vsjZxUM1PTI/s1600/Dec31_14_crop.jpg" height="320" width="307" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 13pt;">January 1<sup>st</sup> is the
birthday for all race horses and many non-racing breeds of horses as well in
the northern he</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 13pt;">misphere! (For the race horses “down-under”, it’s August 1</span><sup><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 11pt;">st</span></sup><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 13pt;">!) Our birthdays are
celebrated all over the world! Our two-legged friends even throw lavish parties
and raise glasses of champagne at midnight just for us!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the decorations are always spelled
wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tell my owner all the time, it’s
“Happy Birthday”, not “Happy New Year’s”!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 13pt;">Anyway, regardless of a
horse’s actual foaling date, it is considered to be a year older on January 1</span><sup><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 11pt;">st</span></sup><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 13pt;">. Even if a horse is foaled
on December 28</span><sup><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 11pt;">th</span></sup><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 13pt;">, it would be considered a year-old within 3 days. As a
result of this system, breeders will often try to have foaling dates in early
January in order to have a competitive advantage. This way, when January
1</span><sup><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 11pt;">st</span></sup><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 13pt;"> rolls around, the horse
will be as close to a “true” yearling as possible in terms of physical
maturity. This system helps keep things simple when grouping horses together
by age for races and competitions. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 13pt;">For <b>MY</b> birthday, my owner brought
me a very special treat: CUPCAKES! Mmmm…I love my sweets. Well friends,
I’m off to plop down and take a cat nap…all this celebrating can sure make a
guy tired! At my age, I am entitled to it. After all, I just turned 42!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Your Pal,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Lord Nelson</span></div>
Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-43317567386429085412014-12-18T15:29:00.000-05:002015-01-07T10:15:12.233-05:00Baking with Lord Nelson: Holiday Special<div class="MsoNormal">
Hay there folks! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Nelson here wishing you all happy holidays! I’m sure you’re
all thinking about what your horses would like for their holiday gifts and I
can give you the answer in one word: COOKIES! I’ve asked my pasture mates and
barn buddies what their favorite snacks are and now I’m going to share their
answers with you. Nothing makes us feel more loved than some homemade treats so
here are some quick and easy recipes to make your horses feel loved this season!
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mm Mm Mint </b>(~5
cookies/batch)<br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Recipe</i>:<br />
1 cup rolled oats<br />
¼ cup water<br />
1-2 tablespoons of molasses <br />
5 peppermints in your horse’s favorite brand!<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 19.5px;">Courtesy: </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 19.5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGExi_KBWsjNF36kVYqqLUUuQwZU7E8T1VkxJbwiaKfDIafBM72L37S3_vykQq__a51eB_5hb1YXvzzm_OBcVjywd6R1Pxf9jq-SciKCAgBiF_q_S4ThXmxSJjXx0x1jGCi9LByPJQYlp0/s1600/peppermint+horse+treats.jpg" style="color: #666699; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 19.5px;">Europeancutie</a></span></td></tr>
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All you need to do to make these cookies is dampen the oats
with water and until all are evenly moistened. Then you add enough molasses to
make the mixture nice and stick. You can then roll the mixture into five
separate pieces, mold into any shape you like, and place the peppermint in the
middle. Then all you need to do is refrigerate your cookies so that they can
harden. Then they’re ready to be delivered to your equine best friend! <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Apple Snacks </b>(batch
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Recipe:</i><br />
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4 cups of applesauce (regular for special occasions, if used frequently buy no
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You will want a rolling pin and cookie cutters in your
favorite shapes for these cookies. All you need to do is mix together the
ingredients until they are a doughy consistency, roll flat with the rolling
pin, and cut the cookies. Let the cookies dry/harden and then bring them out to
the barn to spread the holiday spirit!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Special Carrot Sweets
</b>(batch size dependent on cookie size) <br />
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1 cup rolled outs<br />
¼ cup water<br />
1 pinch of honey<br />
1 pinch of smooth peanut butter <br />
1 small carrot<br />
¼ cup of your horse’s favorite grain<o:p></o:p><br />
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Using a bowl, add the rolled oats and water followed by the
honey and peanut butter. Then add the grain and stir. The substance should
stick together and if it isn’t you can add more honey. Cut up the carrot into
little pieces, these will be the center piece of you snack. Roll the mixture
from the bowl into balls around the carrot pieces. Once you have your cookies
rolled, place them in the fridge to harden. Then you’re ready to bring your
cookies specially prepared for you horse out to the barn! <o:p></o:p></div>
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There you have it! Three easy to prepare recipes that your
horses are sure to love. If you don’t have the time to make anything special,
you can always pick us up some ginger snap cookies and candy canes! We
appreciate any snacks you bring us. Just remember to make sure to break up the
candy canes into bite size pieces for us to eat, and try not to eat all the
gingersnaps yourself! Enjoy your holidays, hug and feed your horses, and stay
warm friends! <o:p></o:p></div>
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A holiday spirited, <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lord Nelson<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-66690648955348640112014-11-25T12:27:00.000-05:002014-11-25T12:27:19.701-05:00Giving Thanks to Your Older Equine Pals!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can’t believe how quickly the seasons
are changing, and Thanksgiving is only a few days away! For many of you, thoughts of a big, juicy
turkey, warm gravy, and sweet pumpkin pie are the things that come to mind in
anticipation of the holiday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know it
sure does for me! But then again, when am I NOT thinking about food?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, my owner says I cannot partake
in the feast. He says he can’t find a chair large enough for me to sit at the
table…I was slightly offended. But I won’t judge him when he has to loosen his
belt after having his five-course meal…maybe…</div>
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dinner table, I am going to hop right into my hot tub for some warmth!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will not only keep me warm, but my friends
at the Equine Science Center have uncovered that heat is the secret to the
fountain of youth! I love when science meets spa day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The heat helps increase the production of
heat shock proteins (HSPs).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These helper
proteins are very important in repairing damaged cells and skeletal tissue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that in my 41 years of running to the
gate for doughnuts, my body aches a little bit more each and every time!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is because as I get older, my body
doesn’t produce enough of HSPs to repair my muscles when I go from lounging
around to a full gallop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the
warmth of a cozy hot tub can help rejuvenate and heal my sore muscles and make
me feel like a young gelding again!<o:p></o:p></div>
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You can give thanks this holiday season to your older equine
pals by purchasing an equine-friendly hot tub…or adopting a training program,
where exercise acts as a stimulator of HSP expression and production. Blood HSP
levels would be a great biomarker of a training program’s effectiveness. Read
more about HSPs on my earlier blog post, “<a href="http://lordnelsonsblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/congratulations-to-my-pal-dr-ryan.html#more"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Grande"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Congratulations
to my pal, Dr. Ryan Avenatti!</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Grande"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">” </span>I think everyone (including my owner) is
going to need a little exercise after devouring that delicious turkey. But only
after that nap-inducing compound tryptophan , found in turkey wears off. <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Grande"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Anyway,
lucky for me, my owner has a hot tub, I just have to wait until he falls asleep
from the turkey so that I can sneak right in for a little R&R!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Grande"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Your pal,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-12891203339720782562014-11-03T12:00:00.000-05:002014-11-03T12:58:20.732-05:00You can lead a horse to water, but…<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMd-efQB2AtKVKzTEuvCZZRN4KyYIKOK0dzA-SPYhx2pYs83v6QJ0D6Rcu18NYZaNlps31I2aCPk7kBlXgm75frTHiAVmj5d22GO0IjLPg4ZfKwil0n0Os2iY2oZ8-sa0SwDdHhl6c0ls/s1600/Lord+Nelson+water.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMd-efQB2AtKVKzTEuvCZZRN4KyYIKOK0dzA-SPYhx2pYs83v6QJ0D6Rcu18NYZaNlps31I2aCPk7kBlXgm75frTHiAVmj5d22GO0IjLPg4ZfKwil0n0Os2iY2oZ8-sa0SwDdHhl6c0ls/s1600/Lord+Nelson+water.jpg" height="320" width="204" /></a>Winter is approaching and just like the acorn-scavenging
squirrel, horses similarly increase their nutrient (food AND water) intake. So,
it’s perfectly acceptable for me to have an extra doughnut or two…or
five! For every degree the temperature drops below a horse’s critical
temperature, its hay consumption must be increased by 1%. It is important that
only the hay is increased because that is the food that ferments inside their
body and lets off heat to keep them nice and toasty.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As your horse eats more hay, there is a higher risk of
impaction colic if it does not have a glass of water with every meal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As much as I look forward to my refreshing
fill of H2O in the morning, some horses aren't as enthusiastic about hydration
as yours truly. Often external factors such as temperature, weather conditions,
and stress as a result of changes in the environment or workload can affect a
horse's drinking regimen. These factors, combined with the threat of
automatic waterer malfunctions, can make it difficult for a horse to maintain
proper hydration. For this reason, it is imperative that horses have access
to fresh, clean water at all times and behavioral changes be addressed as soon
as they are recognized. In the worst cases, dehydration can impair normal
gut function, cause impaction colic, "tying up", and other health
issues.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbqHt4vu7hnQ9bik_Muju0LhDzQ8ymkkRsmZwxQ5mTPQBmfdIEjsbmpcafqOy6WT1PMC35iD2LcDCWjAPgsHyLytdByb3KZAFk5E2yzOOzF25fVQb3YpkTAZMULo3EzvpYJqt6Vn0Ia2Y/s1600/IMG_2119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbqHt4vu7hnQ9bik_Muju0LhDzQ8ymkkRsmZwxQ5mTPQBmfdIEjsbmpcafqOy6WT1PMC35iD2LcDCWjAPgsHyLytdByb3KZAFk5E2yzOOzF25fVQb3YpkTAZMULo3EzvpYJqt6Vn0Ia2Y/s1600/IMG_2119.jpg" height="211" width="320" /></a>You know what they say about horses, “You can lead them to
water, but you can’t make them drink.” Well, no one ever said anything about <b><i>tricking</i></b>
them into drinking water! Some good tricks are soaking a pelleted concentrate,
hay cubes, or beet pulp in two gallons of warm water as a meal to encourage
water intake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes mixing in a
teaspoon of salt into the feed can help encourage more drinking…perhaps a big
bag of salty, potato chips will do! By keeping a close eye on the horse's water
source, and getting to know what is "normal" in terms of water
consumption are both good ways to encourage proper hydration.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Also, horses may be reluctant to drink in the winter months
if their water source is freezing cold, so water heaters may be useful for not
only making the water a comfortable temperature for consumption and not a cold
shock to their system, but also preventing ice from forming on the troughs and
buckets. These can be dangerous if not installed correctly or in the case of a malfunction, so it is extremely important that they are checked on a daily basis. My friends at the Equine Science Center know all about how to maintain water supply in winter months - they wrote two factsheets about it! (<a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/publications/factsheets_nutrition/FS1143.htm#water">Winter
Feeding for Horses</a> and <a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/publications/general/FS1142.htm">Winter Care
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The Equine Science Center is a great source for tips,
tricks, and truths about winter care for your horses this season. Think of it
as an early gift to you from the Center! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Your pal,<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is Snowdrift! My buddy Lord Nelson asked me to help him out with this post to the “Holy Hoofprints” blog. As one of the fastest <a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/HorseHero/index.htm" target="_blank">Horse Hero</a> mares in the herd at the Rutgers Equine Science Center, he knew that I’d be able to write this in a jiffy! Here goes! Read through it and check out the video of me running at almost top-speed on the treadmill!</div>
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With this fickle fall weather and Halloween creeping up soon, I wanted to quickly talk to you about a scary skin infection that is commonly known as “scratches”. I know horses that have had scratches before, and it is very unpleasant for us if not managed correctly! </div>
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For those of you who aren’t familiar with the term scratches, you may have heard it called “grassy heel” or “mud fever”. These are all the same. If you have ever had the veterinarian out for this infection, they may have called it “pastern dermatitis/folliculitis.” Whatever name you are familiar with, it is all the same condition!</div>
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I mentioned earlier that the fall weather made this post appropriate because of all the rain and mud that is typical this time of the year. Extremely wet and muddy situations can cause scratches to develop. This is because the natural protective layer of the skin is penetrated by constant moisture. When I am in a field that is not only wet, but also rather muddy, this lack of protection on the sensitive parts of my legs is now prone to invasion by various fungi and bacteria. Even a speed racer like me cannot out-run raindrops! </div>
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However, wet fields are not the only source of persistent moisture; be careful if your horse is receiving multiple baths a day or standing for long periods of time in wet bedding like straw. Heavy draft breeds are also more prone to this condition as they have thick feathers around the ankles and their weight can cause them to sink further into mud and damp ground. That being said, any horse can get this condition, and most do! </div>
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Now that you are aware of what factors raise a horse’s risk for scratches, let me tell you what signs indicate the onset. When you feel your horse’s legs during a normal grooming routine, pay special attention to the backs of the ankles and heels. This is where scratches are most likely to appear first. If you notice small crusty scabs or ulcerations, it may be the beginning of the condition. If you miss a day of leg checks or the first signs of scratches, when the condition is further along, it may cause hair loss, larger scabs, and sores on the skin that ooze a yellow serum. If scratches remain untreated, it can be extremely painful to the horse as open sores may become infected. Once a horse’s scratches get to this point, it is important to contact your vet right away for a more aggressive treatment plan. This may seem scary, but don’t be frightened! Now that you recognize the signs, here’s what you can do on your own to stop the earlier stages of scratches in their tracks! </div>
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The first thing to do if your horse is presenting with the signs of scratches is remove him/her from the wet environment. If this isn’t possible, take care to clean and dry the affected areas. If you can trim around the scratches, remove long hairs. Do not shave the legs after the scratches have onset in order not too accidently clip or irritate the scabs. Then you can wash the legs thoroughly (no more than once a day!) with an antibacterial soap like Betadine. Be careful when you wash the legs; the sting from Betadine can be painful on the sores! We don’t want to kick or wiggle in the wash stall, but we may try to get outta there as quickly as possible!</div>
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While washing, do not pick at any scabs that are present. If they are soft and slide off easily, it is okay to remove them, but picking is painful and will further irritate the skin, which could lead to more kicking and wiggling! </div>
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Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-39059898581882930592014-09-18T10:06:00.003-04:002014-09-18T10:57:32.293-04:00Oh! These Aching Bones...What's an old horse to do?<div class="MsoNormal">
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Some horses begin to need special
care due to aging soon after reaching twenty. However, many do not and are fine
into their thirties. Like my human friends, aging processes in horses vary and
are influenced by genetics, lifestyle, and healthcare. I was just finishing my second career working in mounted patrol on campus (also receiving that memorable NCAA football penalty!) in my late
twenties and started my third career as a Professor Emeritus at the Rutgers
Equine Science Center when I was in my late thirties! Now that I am in my
forties (I know hard to believe right?), I seem to be having a hard time in the
morning chasing after my gal HugMe Christi. Nowadays, I need more time to get warmed up because of stiffness. It was only a matter of time before I began to
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> The general wear and tear on my
body has resulted in arthritis, a condition which eventually will affect every
horse. Arthritis also can affect humans too. Arthritis is a combination of inflammation and degeneration (wearing away) of the
cartilage of the ends of the bones, which make joint bending (called flexion) and weight bearing
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">For some older horses the symptoms remain mild, such as stiffness in
the morning after being inactive in the stall. As we begin to move and warm up the
stiffness lessens. For others the symptoms can be more severe leading to lameness.
</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">As you can see in my picture I have excessive
bone growth in my left knee.</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Although arthritis can be crippling, if caught in its early stages it can be </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">managed </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">successfully with oral glucosamine
supplements (think of it as a vitamin) or injectable therapies, which are similar to the lubricating fluid found in joints.
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horse can be made more comfortable with certain changes in foot care. A
consultation with the farrier and veterinarian regarding the best way to trim
and shoe is highly recommended.</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Soft footing
while working is a must, as well as, extra deep bedding for rest. The more a
horse can move the less stiff it will become since moving provides joint
lubrication. </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Providing a maximum amount
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not become obese as the extra weight will increase the stress on the legs, so
from now on I need to watch my doughnut intake! You can learn more about taking
care of an older horse like me by checking out the Equine Science Center's fact sheet,</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/publications/PDF_Files/fs759.pdf">"Care for the Older Horse: Diet and Health".</a> </span><br />
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As you all know, my friend CC wrote the blog
for me in July while I was on vacation. She did such a great job! Thank you CC! Since my advanced aged has begun to slow me
down (I’m not a “spring chicken” errrr I mean “spring horse” anymore), I think
it’s time for me to slow down my work schedule as well. I will continue to work with my fellow
professors at the Equine Science Center whenever possible to provide “Better
Horse Care through Research and Education”.
However, I have decided to cut my blogging posts to once a month and I
am turning my reins over for the second monthly post to some of my Horse Hero
buddies. I look forward to reading their
blogs once a month, as well as, writing my own. You can visit my Horse Hero
pals and learn more about them by going to the <a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/HorseHero/index.htm">Horse Hero</a> page. Remember, if you have a question about an
aging horse you can send it to“<a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/Q_A.htm">Ask </a><a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/Q_A.htm" style="text-indent: 0.5in;">the Expert</a><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">”.</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><br />
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Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-37009912059256804562014-07-25T13:59:00.000-04:002014-07-25T14:09:31.042-04:00Equine Herding Behavior featuring Le Cheesecake! (VIDEO)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4bde_4JAWJsBmtc3LACWFWTa43X8pZiL-QuiUSzOLNmQ7vVVBcefVpjdLyjsuhfTldBMqWiXM5C3G5FXf77k1EV0u6CA1cWnVOIDySh8AalUYXhd-U1gfKcGDwalHPBVVQEPFRWwDXY/s1600/IMG_3094_cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4bde_4JAWJsBmtc3LACWFWTa43X8pZiL-QuiUSzOLNmQ7vVVBcefVpjdLyjsuhfTldBMqWiXM5C3G5FXf77k1EV0u6CA1cWnVOIDySh8AalUYXhd-U1gfKcGDwalHPBVVQEPFRWwDXY/s1600/IMG_3094_cropped.jpg" height="273" width="320" /></a>Bonjour, everyone! This is Le Cheesecake, giving you the latest scoop on what’s happening at the Rutgers farm. My mentor, Lord Nelson is taking a little vacation and has asked his French mademoiselle (me!) to write his next blog post. I don’t know how he types on these itsy-bitsy keys! Keep reading to get to the VIDEO file below!<br />
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First off, let me introduce myself. My official name is Le Cheesecake, but you can call me CC. I am one of the new “girls on the block” at Rutgers. I arrived at the Red Barn over two years ago from the Standardbred Retirement Foundation. I was born in 1998, making me 16 years old! I am a bay with a pretty big star and 16 hands tall. All the students adore me and I love to be on the treadmill!<br />
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Arriving at a new place can be REALLY scary. A couple weeks ago, my “amie", Jolee and I were moved across the “pond” from our comfortable home on Ryders Lane farm to the College Farm Road barn and led into a paddock with new mares. It was like entering a new high school ALL over again! I had to make a good first impression and tried not to trip over my own four feet. Talk about embarrassing!<br />
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When a new horse is introduced into a herd, there is a shift in the equine "totem pole". In this<span style="background-color: white;"> <b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://youtu.be/cagOtzidt0A">VIDEO</a></span></b></span>, you can see the mares repositioning themselves and sorting out the new hierarchy by running after each other and vocalizing. This is to establish dominance within the herd. Dominance is established not only through aggression, but also through gestures that let the other horses know she expects to be obeyed. Dominance can be demonstrated when a potential alpha forces others to move against their will. The alpha will move its body aggressively in the direction of or in contact with others. Fighting usually occurs when the dominant horse is challenged by others that respond aggressively or refuse to move. For more information on how we express ourselves, check out the Equine Science Center's fact sheet, "<a href="http://goo.gl/N3whVG" target="_blank">The Basics of Equine Behavior". </a><br />
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I quickly learned that I was not the alpha mare anymore, but I'm okay with that. We have all learned to coexist peacefully and have a little fun while we are at it! The best part of being in the paddock on College Farm Road <span style="text-align: center;">is les beaux garçons ("handsome boys") in the next field! Ooo la la! </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned for the next blog post, you never know which "Horse Hero" will make a guest appearance! Visit our <a href="http://goo.gl/TTqqZV" target="_blank">Horse Hero</a> page and check out the rest of the herd.</span><br />
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represent my patriotism, after all, I am an AMERICAN Quarter horse. But in a horse’s
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fearful situation, the body triggers the “fight or flight” response. This means you either stay put and fight whomever/whatever
is attacking you or you run away as fast as you can with your tail between your
legs. Since horses are prey animals, we
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bright lights and loud noises that can startle your horse. We can pose a danger to ourselves as well as
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lameness (mild) to one-sided paralysis (severe) and can appear in only a few
hours. The only way to know for certain
is a blood test and a spinal tap. No, I’m not talking about the ‘80s hair rock
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Your horse is positive for EPM; now what? There are three different medications out there,
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All of this seems really scary, but on the bright side
EPM is rare. Luckily, I haven’t seen any opossums around. Maybe I should ask my owner to put up some
scarecrows to spook them away, just in case.
Scare deterrents are a good way to discourage those night critters from creeping
into your field. Just make sure your
horses don’t get spooked, too!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Constantly picking the paddock and stalls and putting it in
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Although you may get your hands a little dirty, this can decrease the
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can then be put back in the field to nourish the ground for plant growth. If only doughnuts could grow on trees!<o:p></o:p></div>
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show, “Horses in the Morning” chatting about the scoop on poop and the scary disorder,
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM). Dr. Westendorf recommended ways for small
farm owners to best minimize runoff.
First of all, the manure needs to be kept 100 feet away from bodies of water,
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temperature of 140°F – Whoa that’s hot! You
need to turn the pile on a regular basis until the temperature doesn't increase
anymore, then it can be spread over the field. Composting also turns yucky poop
into fertilizer that contains high quality nutrients that can be spread over a
field for plant growth. If you use
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Composting helps keep my gal pal HugMe Christi and I safe
from harmful parasites, too. Composting kills
parasites found in poop, such as the protozoa that causes EPM, a neurologic
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about him and his research to make up for my insatiable sweet tooth. This Monday, he presented his research
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well older horses mobilize their energy supply during exercise by measuring
lactate and cortisol. Lactate is
produced during exercise and helps give the muscles more energy to continue
working. In the older horses, the
lactate concentration did not go as high and quickly diminished compared to the
young horses. Cortisol is produced by
the adrenal gland following exercise, and works by telling the liver to produce
more glucose for working muscles to use. Cortisol in older horses diminished
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more about Equine Metabolic Syndrome <a href="http://lordnelsonsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Equine%20Metabolic%20Syndrome">here</a>.
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by helping aging horses, like me, as well as my two-legged pals, live a long
and healthy life. Everyone at the Equine Science Center, including myself,
wishes him the utmost luck and success for his future (even, though he called
me old in his presentation!) To read
more about his research, check out our <a href="http://www.escrutgers.com/downloads/Stakeholder2012FINAL.pdf">2012
Stakeholder Report</a> on page 8 and the <a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/downloads/SHR_FINALwithLinksFINAL.pdf">2013
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to update their Coggins Test. A Coggins Test, named after my fellow scientist
friend, Dr. Leroy Coggins, detects antibodies from the Equine Infectious Anemia
(EIA) virus. This virus is a lentivirus, which is the same type of virus that
causes FIV in cats. Back in the day, EIA was commonly known as “Swamp Fever”
and it is VERY dangerous! Horses can contract
EIA directly from the blood, saliva, milk, and other bodily secretions of an
infected horse. Indirect transmission occurs from the bite of a stable fly that
bites an infected horse. Another common method of transmission is from reusing
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at least once a year to prevent the spread of this disease. I wouldn’t want anything
bad to happen to me and especially to Hugme Christi! I don’t know what I would
do without her! Managing flies around
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Grain and Feeds:</u></b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Use appropriate
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always get a spritz of fly spray. However, if we are going to a place with a
lot of flies, like a trail, we get a more thorough spraying!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">After our bath, we love being rinsed with
vinegar! In case you didn’t know, vinegar is a natural fly deterrent!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">When grazing in the field, my pasture buddies
and I love the protection of fly sheets, boots, and face masks!</span></li>
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spread EIA this spring. I will be doing my part to keep them off Hugme Christi
with the help of gentle nudges and big swishes of my tail! For more information
on EIA, read the following Animal Plant Health Inspection Service factsheet: <a href="http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/content/printable_version/fs_equine_infectious_anemia.pdf">APHIS
EIA</a>. To learn more about stable and manure management, visit the Equine
Science Center’s <a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/ask_expert/ate_emo.htm#det">Ask
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Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-86736306087876562382014-04-22T09:57:00.002-04:002014-04-22T09:57:47.616-04:00Today is Earth Day!<div class="MsoNormal">
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air and making me sneeze, so is my own HAIR!
It’s shedding season and a nice gust of wind sends my hair flying
everywhere, tickling my nose. My equine
scientist friend AND colleague (heh, heh, heh) spent several hours this past
Saturday trying to help remove my undercoat by grooming me. I’m surprised that I’m not bald, considering
all of the hair that Dr. M has combed off of me. It’s probably enough to cover another Lord
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reactions, secretes a hormone called melatonin.
This hormone helps the body recognize the different seasons, as well as,
begin reproductive function in mares and affect the wake-sleep cycle. Have you ever seen human advertisements for
melatonin supplements to help you sleep?
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the “last Saturday in April”! For those
who aren’t familiar with Rutgers events, the last Saturday in April is always
dedicated to Ag Field Day at Rutgers Day.
On April 26, 2014 from 10am to 4pm, my buddies at the Equine Science
Center and Horse Hero gal pals will be celebrating the “Year of the
Horse”. Come out to enjoy the
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Spring is here and the birds are flying north and building nests for their chicks. Birds are very important for the ecosystem, but in a horse barn, it’s a recipe for disaster!<br />
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My buddy Polly (the bird by my stable mate’s withers above) is very pretty and has a lovely voice and would never intentionally hurt me, but the bacteria and pathogens in her body can. Some diseases I can get from birds (and their POOP!) are salmonella or cryptococcosis (a type of fungus).<br />
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Sometimes birds can indirectly hurt me by passing their diseases through other animals or insects, like mosquitoes. Birds can carry the West Nile Virus, and other viruses that cause equine encephalomyelitis. When a mosquito bites a bird and then bites a horse, it transmits the virus into the horse’s bloodstream. The viruses don’t hurt the birds, but it can make horses very ill. <br />
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Here are a few ways to “shoo” birds away in your barn:<br />
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•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Creating a mesh ceiling to prevent them from perching on rafters above feed/water troughs<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Knocking down bird nests<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Removing ANY feed (including cat food) and you can switch from a sweet to a pelleted grain<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Using a noisemaker or a scare device; bring out the Halloween decorations!<br />
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My owner put up a big, scary balloon to keep the birds away. Sometimes I forget it’s there and it startles me! Unfortunately, this puts a strain on my friendship with Polly, but we both have BIG voices and can still talk to each other. My owner even put a water fountain away from the barn just for her! At least this way, we can both be happy and healthy.<br />
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Thank you to my fellow professors and my friends at <a href="http://extension.org/">eXtension</a> for help with this blog.Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-16269044212949999742014-03-10T11:58:00.001-04:002014-03-10T11:58:31.150-04:00Not all clovers are lucky!Top o’ the morning to all laddies and lasses!<br />
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St. Patrick’s Day is almost here and even though there may not be a lot of green on my pasture, spring is right around the corner and I’m getting a head start on searching for the rare, lucky four-leaf clover, so I can hopefully meet a leprechaun! However, I need to be extremely careful. There are many clovers that are not so lucky and are EXTREMELY toxic to horses, especially alsike clover.<br />
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It only takes a few bites to cause a lot of problems, starting with photosensitization, which causes the face to become red, swollen, and produce discharge when exposed to the sun. Talk about getting sunburned! If the toxicity is not caught in time, it can affect the liver and cause “big liver syndrome”. This is when the liver breaks down and scar tissue is formed over it again and again, creating a big liver. One function of the liver is to help break down toxins so they can’t hurt us and if it’s not working properly, then it can’t protect us. Alsike clover can also affect the nervous and digestive system.<br />
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I’ve spoken with my fellow horse professors and it is still under debate as to whether or not the toxin is found in the clover itself or on a fungus that likes to grow on it. All I need to know is to not eat it; I prefer to eat doughnuts anyway!<br />
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Looks like I’m not the only one who’s curious about alsike clover. Check out these questions that were emailed to my buddies at the Equine Science Center: <a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/ask_expert/ate_pp.htm#wac">What is alsike clover and is it toxic to horses?</a> and <a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/ask_expert/ate_fpmfh.htm#ac">How do I get rid of alsike clover in my pasture?</a> And don’t forget, you can always email your horse-related questions to me at <a href="mailto:LordNelson@aesop.rutgers.edu">LordNelson@aesop.rutgers.edu</a>.<br />
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Despite the snow on the ground, spring is right around the corner and you can help prepare by visiting our Ryders Lane Pasture Management <a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/rlp/pasture_management.htm">page</a>, then test your knowledge by playing our “<a href="http://esc.rutgers.edu/kids/portal.html">Fun on the Farm</a>” online game – there may be a question about alsike clovers!<br />
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<span style="color: #211d1e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 26.66666603088379px;">With Valentine’s Day later this week, I’m planning to spend quality time with my gal pal, Hugme Christi! It took me a long time to figure out if she liked me or not. I used to pluck the petals off of flowers singing, “She loves me. She loves me not,” over and over again until there weren’t any petals left. But that wasn’t very scientific of me. I’m a professor of equine science, so I put my thinking cap on and started to pay closer attention to her behavior. Learning a horse’s behavior is very important so you know when they are going to give you a kiss or a bite – but don’t worry about me; I only bite into doughnuts and hot dogs!</span></span><br />
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I hope everyone is staying dry and toasty in your home (and barn!) these days, and that you have all a fantastic start to the New Year! The snow was piling up just in time to celebrate all the winter holidays, and it hasn't stopped since! Christi and I had a blast playing yesterday, making Pegasuses in the snow, seeing who could race to the other end of the pasture quickest, and shaking tree branches to drop an avalanche of frost on each other's backs. Despite the snow and ice everywhere I look, it does remind me of a question that I received from Claire, a 9 year old budding scientist...<br />
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First you need to assess the amount of snow that has fallen on top of your compost pile. Unless, this amount is up to your stifle (knee), then you can wait until the snow melts before turning the pile. Chances are your compost will be unaffected by the snow. Also, as long as the compost is covered or in a storage pit like the one we have at our Ryders Lane Farm, then you don’t need to worry about it.<br />
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Now, prepare for the gross-ology! If you want to find out how wet the compost is, have your parent or guardian squeeze a handful of the compost (gross!) while wearing a glove; if liquid drips out, then it’s probably too wet. If the compost is too wet, you can add some wood chips to it. Check out the picture of my buddies at the Equine Science Center squeeze testing our compost.<br />
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Overall, as long as the snow height is below your knee, it is not going to cause enough impact on your compost to cause concern about environmentally toxic runoff. On average, a storm at 30°F would take 10 inches of snow to equal 1 inch of rain! The colder it gets, the less moisture in the snow, which means it could take anywhere from 10-20 inches of snow to equal one inch of rain. For more information on Horses and the Environment, play the “Fun on the Farm” game and test your knowledge on the “Scoop on Poop!” <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Also, make sure you
brush up on your Winter Horse Care with the Equine Science Center’s fact sheet!</span><br />
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Your Pal,<br />
Lord Nelson<br />
<br />Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-64654047938487913352013-12-06T14:14:00.001-05:002013-12-06T14:14:33.115-05:00Making Horse Treats with Lord Nelson<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hay there Friends!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With all of the
holiday frenzy, events with friends and family, and occasional sprinkle of
snow, I am thrilled about these last few weeks of 2013! But of course, what you
kids and I both want to know is what treats we can get our hands and hooves
on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I have taken the reins here and
found a couple of horse treat recipes that are available </span><a href="http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-exclusives/horse-treat-recipes.aspx"><span style="color: #006aa8; font-family: Calibri;">online</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
that one of the Center’s very own, Dr. Williams, has contributed to.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;">Who are your treats for? Courtesy: </span><a href="http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=horse+treats&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=C1DEEDA712823F88B0447E0F20DFC5AFA5C0F076&selectedIndex=222"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;">Flicker</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Let’s put everything on the table first. We are going to
need PLENTY of treats. BUT, what is more important is to </span><a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/kids/html/health/feedingYourHorse.html"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #006aa8; font-family: Calibri;">eat responsibly</span></i></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. What do I mean by
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Well, first of all, like I said in my previous blog post,
even<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> I </i>cannot have a lot of these
delicious delights. Since the vet warned me about</span><a href="http://lordnelsonsblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/doughnut-denial_22.html"><span style="color: #006aa8; font-family: Calibri;">
Equine Metabolic Syndrome</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">, I have been on a strict diet with limited treats. </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">If
your horse is overweight, has Equine Metabolic Syndrome, PPID (Pituitary Pars
Intermedia Dysfunction) also known as Cushing's disease, laminitis or PSSM (Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy) disease,
then you will not want to choose treats that have sugar or molasses in them</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. Basically, treat
these horses as you would a human with diabetes. As usual, remember to take
into account any dietary stipulations that your horse may have also.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If your horse is actively competing, take care not to feed
them any treats containing</span><span style="color: #1d1c1b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #1d1c1b; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">valerian,
poppy seeds, licorice, and cocoa or tea leaves, which could potentially test
positive for drugs.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now, for the recipes! These tasty combos below are from a
book by June Evers called <u>The Original Book of Horse Treats</u>. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Making horse
treats is fun for everyone and even fun to share! These recipes are a great
gift idea or stocking stuffer for others also! Back to business; check out the
recipes below.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;">Make fun shapes! Courtesy: </span><a href="http://images.canadianlisted.com/nlarge/horse-snacks-100-natural-horse-treats-cookies-4-coquitlam_7602575.jpg"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;">Kamloops</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="subhead"><u>Carrot & Apple Pâté with Faux Caviar</u></span> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #1d1c1b; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Ingredients:</span></strong><b><span style="color: #1d1c1b; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br />
</span></b><span style="color: #1d1c1b; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">2 carrots, diced <br />
1 medium apple, sliced <br />
1/3 cup honey (or molasses) <br />
1/3 cup bran <br />
1/4 cup water <br />
Hay cubes <br />
Handful of horse feed pellets <br />
Handful of raisins <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #1d1c1b; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Preparation:</span></strong><b><span style="color: #1d1c1b; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br />
</span></b><span style="color: #1d1c1b; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Place apples, honey (or molasses), bran and water into a
blender. Add carrots slowly and blend until pureed. Mixture should be pasty;
add more bran if necessary. Spread liberally onto each hay cube and top with
one raisin and a sprinkle of pellets (the “faux caviar”). <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="subhead">Tri-Color Apple & Carrot Salad</span> <o:p></o:p></span></u><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;">Add some spice! (or peppermints…) Courtesy: </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGExi_KBWsjNF36kVYqqLUUuQwZU7E8T1VkxJbwiaKfDIafBM72L37S3_vykQq__a51eB_5hb1YXvzzm_OBcVjywd6R1Pxf9jq-SciKCAgBiF_q_S4ThXmxSJjXx0x1jGCi9LByPJQYlp0/s1600/peppermint+horse+treats.jpg"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;">Europeancutie</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #1d1c1b; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Ingredients:</span></strong><span style="color: #1d1c1b; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br />
1 large handful of hay <br />
1 to 2 carrots with the tops, sliced <br />
2 red apples, cut in sixths <br />
2 green apples, cut in sixths <br />
2 yellow apples, cut in sixths <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Straighten out hay and cut with scissors into pieces approximately 10 inches
long and place in a feed bucket. Arrange in a criss-cross pattern, making a
circle flat on the bottom of the feed bucket. Cut the tops off the carrots and
tuck the green tops in around the edge of the criss-crossed hay. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d1c1b; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Arrange sliced carrots and the apples in a decorative manner,
alternating the colors of the apples. To garnish: Place a sprig of carrot top
in the center of the salad. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There you have it! I cannot wait to dive into some of
these festive sweets! Send me an </span><a href="mailto:lordnelson@aesop.rutgers.edu?subject=Holiday%20Horse%20Treat%20Recipe"><span style="color: #006aa8; font-family: Calibri;">email</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
or comment below if you have any other recipes that <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">YOU</b> like to feed your horses. You can also post your recipes, along
with pictures, on our Facebook page. If you don’t have a horse, you can “adopt”
one at the Equine Science Center! For the holidays this year, consider the gift of sponsoring a </span><a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/HorseHero/index.htm"><span style="color: #006aa8; font-family: Calibri;">Horse Hero</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">! You would
get monthly updates, a photo album full of pictures of your girl and a
beautiful framed picture also. You can even visit her whenever you want! Pretty
awesome, right? Even more, you will be featured in the Equine Science Center
newsletter and at Rutgers Day with your mare </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Happy Holidays!<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Your Pal,<br />
Lord Nelson</span><br />
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Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-43394797199856589972013-11-11T10:30:00.000-05:002013-11-11T13:12:29.159-05:00Super Turf<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hay Kids! Today is a great day because I am going to share
with you some super cool science. Recently, a team of scientists at Rutgers
studied different grasses and their qualities in horse pastures. You probably
are saying, “Yea, so what? Scientists study at a lot of stuff; what’s the big
deal about grass?” Well, I am excited to tell you what scientists have
discovered, that will help you A LOT, just by staring at grass! What is even
more exciting is that you can hear all about preserving and maximizing your
pasture grass at the Equine Science Center’s special event “</span><a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/downloads/CelebrationScience_flyer.pdf"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Evening
of Celebration and Science</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><u><span style="color: blue;">”</span></u></span> on November 19!
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The </span><a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Center</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> funded
this research project that set out to compare </span><a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/publications/stablemgt/FS368.htm#2"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">different
pasture grass</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><u><span style="color: blue;">es</span></u></span> (cultivars) in terms of 1)
Durability, 2) Wear and 3) Abrasion. Can you guess <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">how</i> scientists created a study that could measure how grass reacts
to constantly being stepped on by horses? No, they did not set up lawn chairs
at a barn over the summer and sip lemonade while watching how many times horses
walked around their fields. They did something WAY cooler! Scientists CREATED a
machine that simulated a horse stepping on grass! How cool is that!? The reason
this method is much better (although they couldn’t work on their suntans!) is
because scientists could speed up the process of horses walking around a
pasture and see how grass reacts to “high traffic” (many horses) walking all
over it for a long time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I think being a scientist is the best job in the world! You
get to create, learn, discover, teach AND change the world around you all in
one job!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scientists in this pasture
grass study <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">created</i> a mechanical
“horse” that “walked” around on different plots of grass; <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">learned</i> that different grasses were better suited for horse
pastures because they were stronger and grew faster; <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">discovered</i> which types of grasses were the “best in class” and
which combinations of grasses would be the best for a horse pasture; <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">teach</i> that in the long-term <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Kentucky bluegrass</b> and combinations of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Kentucky bluegrass, orchard grass and tall
fescue</b> are the most sustainable options for horse pasture; and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">change</i> the way that people are seeding
their pastures, which will help farm operators save money! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-hZOKFnB7wOIbWDuaPfHCs2JC8N-ZINd0GmC8mAY16ojiU8fG0GA0i79Nq2pu7kHpwdhq_ac3pg_qZ7ZN_VI40_YCjQCKJU5wKykwf_bOX7ShPFP7V1OlIBO68_gkdMis2fAxmnG8i4/s1600/runningingrass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-hZOKFnB7wOIbWDuaPfHCs2JC8N-ZINd0GmC8mAY16ojiU8fG0GA0i79Nq2pu7kHpwdhq_ac3pg_qZ7ZN_VI40_YCjQCKJU5wKykwf_bOX7ShPFP7V1OlIBO68_gkdMis2fAxmnG8i4/s320/runningingrass.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">By choosing Kentucky bluegrass or </span><a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/publications/stablemgt/FS103.htm#Seeding"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">mixing
it</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> with orchard grass and tall fescue, farm owners may </span><a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/publications/stablemgt/FS103.htm"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">improve
their pasture’s quality</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> by increasing the amount of grass that grows,
reducing soil erosion and increasing overall pasture sustainability. Of course,
implementing </span><a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/publications/stablemgt/FS770.htm"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">best
management practices</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> such as rotational grazing, sacrifice lots and mowing
schedules also help to keep pastures ready for a galloping herd! Want more info
on the cultivar research? Check out page 14 of our </span><a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/downloads/SHR_FINALwithLinksFINAL.pdf"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Annual
Report</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is only one of the many topics that our faculty will share
with you during </span><a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/downloads/CelebrationScience_flyer.pdf"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">“An Evening
of Celebration and Science</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">!” You will not want to miss this event on
November 19! We will jumpstart the holiday season by showcasing the best
science of the year, presenting awards, and surprising our guests with
something you will never expect…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I hope to </span><a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e82mx7cgfd305a41&oseq=&c=&ch="><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">see
you there</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Your Pal,</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lord Nelson <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-67915728513102429292013-10-22T12:25:00.000-04:002013-10-31T10:59:42.640-04:00Doughnut Denial<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Welcome back, friends! It feels
like fall is just about here, finally! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
love the beautiful scenery that forms around my pasture and all of the
different pumpkin and spice treats that come with these months, but what I am
MOST excited about is CANDY!! </span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Halloween is coming and that means
tricks and treats! As always, my attending veterinarians told me to watch what
I eat – <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">actually</i>, they said I could
only have <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">two</b> doughnuts in total during
a 24 hour period now! Maybe I’ll have to switch my favorite sweets to candy
corn…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQ-M57M2mOGaBak_RHK8ZFgCxE4f93CcId6O86Oces5UQTTdGoHFw2huz6UavoHLF7KEUNUQ6V8k9MxWRRjniQLPljcPixPGN-TU9QHQu8ZAxtodJFVdAiJsG11xCYMQqiA0TGHv6PYs/s1600/luckyneck%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQ-M57M2mOGaBak_RHK8ZFgCxE4f93CcId6O86Oces5UQTTdGoHFw2huz6UavoHLF7KEUNUQ6V8k9MxWRRjniQLPljcPixPGN-TU9QHQu8ZAxtodJFVdAiJsG11xCYMQqiA0TGHv6PYs/s320/luckyneck%5B1%5D.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arrow points to plane on neck where fat deposits will build up.<br />
Photo Courtesy: <a href="http://www.thehorse.com/images/content/cushings/ECD_tail_head.jpg">TheHorse.com</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">One of the reasons that the vet
told me I could only have two doughnuts is because of a physical disorder called
</span><a href="http://www.aaep.org/health_articles_view.php?id=268"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Equine Metabolic
Syndrome</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (EMS). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I fortunately
do not have EMS, trust me; </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">this is a problem that every horse and horse owner hopes
to avoid! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your horse has this
disease, it is most likely because it is very overweight, with </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 200%;">uneven
fat deposition along the crest of the neck and tail head, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">which leads to
other issues like insulin resistance and laminitis. Certain breeds of horses
such as </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 200%;">pony
breeds, Morgans, Pasos (Paso Fino, Peruvian Paso), and occasionally warm blood
breeds </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">are genetically predisposed to the disease and are often referred
to as “easy keepers”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can tell if
your horse is overweight by checking areas on the crest of the neck and over
its hindquarters and tail. The place at the base of a horse’s mane line should
feel tight and muscular when you move it back and forth; not wiggle its whole neck very easily. The horse’s rump and
dock of the tail should also be muscular and tight, not soft and squishy, or even worse - lumpy. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwPk-LWBPifDmkE42fOAeDsXCOOwJjLUItDzWjatb8P7COoFbY0_sbdbLPUT0XSZ_oQbuD637RNUI9RJuGBK0P-AtM3uP8-XlEwMJaSgIGghJBhS44KFc61Op386XTQ42U2ouKnavMSg/s1600/thomas842%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwPk-LWBPifDmkE42fOAeDsXCOOwJjLUItDzWjatb8P7COoFbY0_sbdbLPUT0XSZ_oQbuD637RNUI9RJuGBK0P-AtM3uP8-XlEwMJaSgIGghJBhS44KFc61Op386XTQ42U2ouKnavMSg/s1600/thomas842%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fat deposits on a horse's rump. Courtesy: <a href="http://www.naturalhorse.com/archive/volume8/Issue4/graphics/thomas842.jpg">naturalhorse.com</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If your horse is overweight and you
notice that it is experiencing recurring laminitis, you should talk to your veterinarian
about Equine Metabolic Syndrome. There are ways to treat this disease, but the
best course of action is to treat the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">source</b>
of the problem. Since the source of the problem is that the
horse is overweight, it is best to start implementing a strict diet and
exercise routine. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Dr. Geor will be presenting at the Evening <br />of Celebration & Science, Nov. 19th</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Remember the </span><a href="http://lordnelsonsblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-two-ps-preparation-and-prevention.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">2
P’s</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> that we talked about in the last blog? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, I have already taken my vet's advice and
cut my doughnut intake to half! I would rather be able to always have a little
when I’m craving it instead of having too many and never being able to enjoy
them again! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">ALSO, have you heard about the
upcoming </span><a href="http://esc.rutgers.edu/downloads/CelebrationScience_flyer.pdf"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Evening of Celebration and Science</span></i></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">?
The keynote speaker is Dr. Ray Geor, a specialist in Equine Metabolic Syndrome!
Come to have all of your questions answered, misconceptions cleared away and an
action plan to keep your horsey pal happy and healthy!</span><a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e82mx7cgfd305a41&oseq=&c=&ch="><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">
Reserve your front row seat</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> now and stay tuned for my next blog giving you a short teaser on some of the uh-meiiiigh-zing guest speakers!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Your buddy,<br />
Lord Nelson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lord Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01884670261644665319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283452162553031891.post-38401822353672339052013-09-20T11:31:00.001-04:002014-04-23T10:41:05.730-04:00The two "Ps" PREPARATION and PREVENTION<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hay Friends!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It
has been an interesting start to the new academic year, I’d say! I think you
would all agree that in order to succeed you need to think about preparing for
what is to come and preventing obstacles along the way. So, it’s time to talk
PREPARATION and PREVENTION!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am going to talk about a recent situation to explain the importance of preparing and
preventing. This week, a donkey in Monmouth County, NJ <a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/downloads/DonkeyRabies91713.pdf">tested positive</a>
for the fatal but preventable disease, rabies.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A little prick can save a lot more pain in the <br />
long run! Courtesy: <a href="http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32105/n-y-owners-encouraged-to-vaccinate-horses-against-diseases">TheHorse.com</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is what I would do to Prepare and Prevent rabies from happening…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ALWAYS keep your horses up to date on seasonal and
yearly vaccinations. This can save
you and your horse a lot of headaches.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUT, if you have missed your annual shots, then – 1) you
should schedule to get them; and 2) you should now look for any of the
tell-tale symptoms of rabies. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you think your horse is acting a little funny, these are some red
flags that you should watch for:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not Eating</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Depressed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Difficulty in Swallowing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Excess Salivation</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lack of Coordination</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aggressive Behavior</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Colic</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Culprit #1: Skunks can transmit rabies.<br />
Courtesy: <a href="http://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2012/02/articles/animals/horses-1/rabid-horses-in-tennessee/">Worms & Germs Blog</a></td></tr>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Convulsions or Paralysis</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you notice any of these signs you should call your
veterinarian <b><u>immediately</u>.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, you must be careful around your horse! Rabies is a
disease that can affect animals and humans and no cure has been discovered yet!
This stuff is <i>SEER-EE-US</i>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rabies can be transmitted from equids to humans by simple
acts such as feeding from your hand, or placing a bit in your horse’s mouth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PREPARE
by always monitoring your horse to make sure that it is happy and healthy.
Stay up to date on your shots to PREVENT future infections.</span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Stay Savvy</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Folks!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Your Pal,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lord Nelson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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