Feed Ingredients

A basic forage analysis can help horse owners adjust concentrates and supplements based on the nutritional value of hay. Read more

A number of nutritionally valuable ingredients are actually by-products of other feed- and food-manufacturing processes. By-products are eyed suspiciously Read more

Could feed enzymes increase digestion in the small intestine and reduce problems in the hindgut? Read more

Sunflower seeds have become commonplace in feed rooms across the country. They are a rich source of fat that Read more

In the event of a forage shortage, forage extenders could prove to be a valuable option. Forage extenders are Read more

For centuries, root fodders, such as carrots, swedes (turnips), potatoes, and fodder beets, have been fed to horses. Read more

Aside from slowing consumption, researchers found that the use of haynets decreased overall stress in horses on restricted diets, Read more

In a recent review of novel feeding strategies to help horses with equine metabolic syndrome, veterinary researchers identified “biomass” Read more

Researchers propose that algae should be considered a possible source of nutrients in feeding horses with equine metabolic syndrome Read more

For horses, the two primary uses of hemp include bedding and oil obtained from hemp seeds. Read more