Feed Ingredients

October 06, 2011
Feeding Bran and Pollard to Horses
Wheat bran, wheat pollard, and rice bran are common ingredients in pelleted feeds for horses, but are also used by horse

September 26, 2011
Arginine Beneficial to Breeding Efficiency in Mares
Scientists at the University of Florida hypothesized that mares supplemented daily with arginine would have increased uterine blood flow,

September 23, 2011
Feeding Chaff to Horses
If you’re having trouble finding or storing hay for your horses, chopped hay, called chaff, might be an option.

September 08, 2011
Sprouts for Horses
To feed your horse sprouted grains every day requires a bit of time, effort, and forethought, especially if feeding

August 12, 2011
Bioengineered Crops Increase Globally
Bioengineered crops used in feeds for horses and other animals are currently grown on over one billion hectares (2.5

July 28, 2011
Can Psyllium Influence Blood Glucose Level?
Psyllium is sometimes fed to horses in an attempt to clear sand from the digestive tract. Interested by studies

July 13, 2011
Watermelon: Summer Treat for Horses
Next time you’re enjoying watermelon on a hot summer day, consider dicing up some of the pulp and offering

July 05, 2011
Water Quality for Horses
Horses usually have access to water that contains some level of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, algae, and minerals. Below a

June 30, 2011
Lupins in Horse Feeds
Because of their low starch and high fibre content, lupins are digested efficiently in the hindgut of the horse

June 07, 2011
Tips for Handling Horse Feed in Hot Weather
Store your feed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. If there is a window in the feed room,