Feed Ingredients

March 07, 2016
Super Fibers for Horses: Beet Pulp and Soy Hulls
Designed to handle a near continual supply of forage, the gastrointestinal tract of the horse, especially the hindgut, grinds

February 18, 2016
Equine Nutritionist Farm Call: Three Horses, Three Problems
Though technology has widened the scope of their helpfulness, most nutritionists will agree that, when possible, it is best to visit

February 15, 2016
Variety in Horse Diets: Good or Bad?
A steady diet is a frequent theme in equine nutrition, but a growing body of data in this surprisingly

February 10, 2016
Consider Soluble Fiber for Exercising Horses
Recent research suggests that soluble fiber provides adequate energy for exercising horses and could be a healthy alternative to cereal grains

February 05, 2016
Diet Adjustments Provide Relief for PSSM Horses
In many instances, management strategies reduce the frequency of tying-up episodes, and sometimes clinical signs diminish entirely.

January 26, 2016
Feeding to Support Recovery in Old Horses
Injuries occurring in older horses may need to be treated in a different manner compared to younger, athletic horses

January 21, 2016
Beware of Beetles in Alfalfa Hay for Horses
If feeding alfalfa (lucerne), horse owners should be aware of another potential danger: blister beetles.

January 18, 2016
Diet Advice for a Horse with Multiple Health Problems
Properly nourishing a horse requires a certain measure of flexibility. The preceding guidelines offer a sound leaping-off point.

January 12, 2016
Three High-Calorie Feedstuffs for Horses
Stabilized rice bran, beet pulp, and oil are tried-and-true methods of adding calories to diets.

January 11, 2016
Algae-Derived Omega-3s and Insulin Resistance in Horses
Researchers explored the use of an algae-derived omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in horses with IR, hypothesizing that