Feed Ingredients

July 25, 2019
Cobalt in Equine Diets
The cobalt found in feedstuffs actually isn’t for the horse itself but instead supports the fermenting microbes in the

July 24, 2019
Integrating Nanoparticles into Equine Nutrition
Nanoparticles are added to feeds for a multitude of reasons: improve intake and digestibility, reduce environmental impact, boost mineral

July 17, 2019
Vitamins Are Important for Athletic Horses
Vitamins perform many critical functions in the horse’s body. Though they are needed in only small amounts, vitamins are

July 15, 2019
Omeprazole and Calcium Digestibility: What Horse Owners Should Know
When given to humans, reduced gastric acid production is associated with a decline in the digestibility of several nutrients,

June 24, 2019
Chelated Minerals Enhance Nutrient Bioavailability
Chelation...bioavailable...proteinates...digestibility...organic minerals. What do these words mean? How do they relate to a horse's health and performance?

April 12, 2019
Horse Diets: Getting the Most from Lower Quality Forage
Not all horses have access to or require top-quality forage at all times of the year. Certain horses, such

March 06, 2019
Lush Grass: Good or Bad?
Virtually all horses are subject to some digestive upsets associated with lush spring pasture. The content of highly fermentable

January 12, 2019
Managing Horses on Declining Pasture
As autumn segues into winter, pasture grasses often turn brown and unpalatable, at which time growth is almost assuredly

January 03, 2019
Trace Minerals: Do They Make a Difference in Diets for Horses?
Before adding mineral supplements of any kind, have your ration analyzed for mineral content and seek the advice of

November 06, 2018
Forage-Only Diets for Horses Require Supplementation
Overweight horses are commonly limited to lesser quality hay, which is likely deficient in nutrients. Easy keepers are usually