Feed Ingredients

February 06, 2017
Marine-Derived Oils and Omega-3s: Source Matters
It is important to balance omega-3 fatty acid intake with that of omega-6, as the two work together for

February 01, 2017
Fertilizer Use Impacts Forage Preference Among Horses
Poultry litter adds a full complement of nutrients to the soil, unlike chemical fertilizers that typically consist of just

January 30, 2017
Hoof Care and the Emaciated Horse
Biotin only improves the growth of new hoof horn, not existing hoof, so its effectiveness depends on reliable administration

January 26, 2017
Supplements for Facilitating Weight Loss in Horses
Obesity remains one of the most important health and welfare issues facing horses living in developed nations. Extra weight on

January 13, 2017
Managing Body Condition of Horses in Herds
To ensure all the horses in a herd are cared for optimally, “crowd control” may be more necessary than

January 11, 2017
Best Horse Feed: Plain Oats or Fortified Feed?
Managing the nutrition of horses is not ruled by absolutes, so it is possible to assemble a diet for

January 05, 2017
Feeding Preserved Forage to Horses
Many horses continue to receive preserved forages—including hay, haylage, and silage—rather than having access to fresh pasture.

December 28, 2016
Just Say No to Poor-Quality Equine Supplements
Equine nutritional supplements are not manufactured like pharmaceutical drugs and are only loosely regulated by the Food and Drug

December 15, 2016
Keep Concentrate Meals Small for Horses
Total daily intakes are often more than the 5-pound (2.2-kilogram) suggested meal size, so the daily allotment should be

December 06, 2016
Stabilized Rice Bran for Energy, Antioxidant Protection, and More
Stabilized rice bran is a natural, palatable source of high-quality fat. Although horse owners seem to be most interested