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Hay bales stacked in loft
March 03, 2014

Effect of Feeding Moldy Hay or Feed to Horses

Molds may produce toxic secondary metabolites called mycotoxins. Read more
Horse owner with mare and foal
February 21, 2014

Vitamins for Horses

Horses need vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K for optimal health. The quantities needed are small, but Read more
Racehorse exercising on track
January 31, 2014

Elevated Cobalt Levels Come Under Scrutiny

Cobalt is a trace mineral required by animals for the formation of cobalamin, also known as vitamin B12. Production Read more
Chestnut horse galloping at liberty in arena
December 24, 2013

Vitamin C in Horse Diets

Vitamin C is perhaps one of the most misunderstood vitamins in horse nutrition. Known also as ascorbic acid, vitamin Read more
Foal running in pasture
December 20, 2013

Adequate Selenium Intake Guards Against White Muscle Disease in Horses

Selenium deficiency is characterized by white muscle disease in foals. The skeletal muscle is pale to white in color Read more
A handful of oats
December 18, 2013

The Importance of Weighing Feed

By weighing feeds you not only know exactly how much your horse is getting daily, but also if your Read more
Full water buckets lined up in barn aisle
December 11, 2013

Sulfur in Drinking Water for Horses

In some areas of America, water from springs and wells has a discernible rotten-egg smell that indicates the water Read more
Bags of corn
December 02, 2013

Don’t Give Cattle Feeds to Horses!

Cattle feeds may contain ionophores, another ingredient that is dangerous for horses. Read more
Bags of corn
October 15, 2013

What Is the Best Fat Source—Corn Oil, Rice Bran, or Dry Fat—for Horses?

This study was conducted to compare the digestibility of several fat sources (dry fat, rice bran, corn oil) and Read more
Corn on dried stalk
October 08, 2013

Genetically Modified Grains in Horse Feed Products

Growers who sell their harvested crops to feed mills are not required to disclose whether or not the crops Read more
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