Feed Ingredients

May 28, 2012
Feeding Forage: Choosing Which Hay or Chaff to Feed Your Horse
While there are some differences between forages, they all serve the same purpose of being vital fiber sources for

May 22, 2012
Alternative Hays for Horses
Common hays fed to horses include various pure grass hays, mixed grass hays, and legume hays such as alfalfa

May 21, 2012
Processing Improves Grain Digestibility in Horse Feeds
The grains in most of today’s feeds are processed in some manner before being fed. Although some grains can

April 30, 2012
Protein Supplements for Horses Grazing Poor Pastures
Most classes of horse will need a protein supplement at any time when poor-quality, low-protein forage is the only grazing available,

April 17, 2012
Effect of Feed Management and Probiotics on Horses
A study designed to record physiological and behavioral responses to different feeding practices in Quarter Horses.

April 09, 2012
The Lowdown on Smutting in Horses of Certain Colors
For horses that carry the smutting gene, there are certain feeds that might exacerbate the occurrence of this color

April 05, 2012
Ionophore Toxicity in Horses
Ionophores are a specific type of antibiotic that are sometimes added to cattle and chicken feed to promote growth

March 14, 2012
Arthritis Treatment from Mint Extract
Rosmarinic acid, a substance found in some plants including mint, oregano, and rosemary, may be helpful in reducing pain

February 13, 2012
Round Bale Feeder Design Affects Hay Waste and Economics
Using round-baled hay is attractive to horse owners because this forage form is less labor-intensive, more convenient, and less

February 03, 2012
Soaking Hay: How Effective Is it at Lowering Carbohydrates?
If your horse has a metabolic condition that puts him at risk for laminitis if he consumes too much