Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist
Education: Animal Science Agronomist, PhD
About
Malin is an animal science agronomist and has worked with horses for 35 years, with a particular interest in harness racing and Standardbreds. She has researched and taught horse nutrition at SLU for the past 20 years.
Articles by Malin Connysson
At the Barn
What does it cost to keep a horse on a track or outdoor living system, and how does the feeding work?
What is it like keeping a horse on an outdoor living system ...
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Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist
Equine Nutrition
Which supplements can give a sluggish dressage horse more energy?
Hi, I have a 12-year-old dressage horse on the rather sluggi...
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Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist
Equine Nutrition
Can gnawing bark off branches damage a horse's teeth?
Hi! Because my horses are such greedy eaters, they can't hav...
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Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist
Equine Nutrition
How do I feed haylage with low dry matter and a high protein value?
How do you feed a haylage with low dry matter and a HIGH pro...
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Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist
Equine Nutrition
How much forage does a horse weighing 700 kg need?
How much forage should a horse have if it weighs 700 kg? Wha...
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Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist
Equine Nutrition
What type of concentrate should I give my resting horse?
Hi! I've started thinking a bit more deeply about which conc...
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Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist
Equine Nutrition
How do I know my horse is getting enough minerals and vitamins?
How do you know whether a horse is getting enough minerals a...
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Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist
Equine Nutrition
Which hard feed suits a slightly round horse as a reward?
Which hard feed would you give if you have a horse that's a ...
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Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist
Equine Nutrition
How do I help my horse with recurring loose droppings?
I've got a mare I've had for 2 months. She was on haylage at...
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Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist
Horse Behavior
What causes poor appetite in my horse?
My horse has had very little appetite for a long time now. H...
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Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist
Horse Behavior
Can coat change cause rearing in horses?
Hi! My horse stands up on her hind legs and I think it is be...
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Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist
Equine Nutrition
Can you mix diatomaceous earth, MSM and glucosamine in the feed?
Hi, I'm wondering whether you can mix diatomaceous earth wit...
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Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist