Feed Ingredients

July 31, 2020
Teff Hay: Potential Low-NSC Feedstuff for Horses
Known also as summer lovegrass or annual lovegrass, teff hay is a go-to choice for horses that require diets

May 25, 2020
Aim for Optimal Protein in Horse Diets
Excess protein can make the kidneys work harder due to elevated urinary excretion of urea, a byproduct of protein

May 01, 2020
Almond Hulls: Soluble Fiber for Horses
Researchers set out to determine if almond hulls, with their rich soluble fiber content, would reduce or delay glucose

April 28, 2020
Horses, Grass, and Fructans
Grass is the most natural food for horses. It is easily grown in many areas of the world, appeals

March 23, 2020
Feeding Flaxseed to Horses: New Research
Researchers have found that linseed by-products combined with other fiber sources can be used for horses, especially when the

January 17, 2020
Omeprazole and Calcium in Horses: New Research Published
Kentucky Equine Research conducted a study to determine if short-term administration of omeprazole affected digestibility of diets containing two

January 06, 2020
Advantages of Feeding Rice Bran to Horses
Among the supplement options available to horsemen, rice bran holds a top spot because of its versatility in providing

September 16, 2019
How Do Pelleted Horse Feeds Stack Up?
The number-one advantage of pelleting is feed uniformity, so one mouthful is the same as the next, and fine

September 09, 2019
Add Vitamin E to High-Fat Horse Diets
Fatty acids are prone to oxidation, which can create harmful byproducts. Nutritionists typically recommend an antioxidant supplement for high-fat

August 14, 2019
Horse Feed Processing: Pelleted and Extruded Feeds
While pelleted and textured feeds are well-known staples in the feed room, extruded feeds are gaining popularity for horses.