Feed Ingredients

May 05, 2014
Feeding Round Bales to Horses
With little waste and no mold, a round bale lasts longer, saving money.

May 02, 2014
Molasses in Horse Feeds
Molasses and liquid blends are used in animal feeds for a number of reasons. These include improved palatability, reduction

April 30, 2014
Nutraceuticals and the Horse
The term “nutraceutical” combines the word “nutrient” (a nourishing food or food component) with “pharmaceutical” (a medical drug). This

April 10, 2014
Macrominerals for Horses: Are Supplements Always Necessary?
As long as horses have access to good-quality forage, are eating well, and are given enough grain to supply

April 07, 2014
NSC for All Seasons: Carbohydrate Levels in Horse Pastures
For certain horses with health problems like metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance, free-choice consumption of grass can lead to

April 01, 2014
Oils in Horse Diets
Supplemental fat is typically added to equine diets through the use of common oils, including corn oil and soybean oil,

March 26, 2014
Future Feedstuff: Chia for Horses
Chia is a small high-fat seed that is thought to be richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, even

March 21, 2014
Horse Pasture Management: A Year-Round Job
With spring fast approaching in many areas of the world, horse owners are looking forward to the sight of

March 18, 2014
How Is Pelleted Horse Feed Manufactured?
Pelleted horse feed products begin with essentially the same ingredients that go into textured feed. The grains are dried

March 07, 2014
Feeding Low-Carbohydrate Hay or Straw to Obese Horses
The excess weight carried by obese horses may be an indication of an “easy keeper” metabolism, in which case