Feed Ingredients

April 10, 2018
Manage Micronutrients for Optimal Immunity in Horses
Based on currently available research, important micronutrients for optimal immune function include folic acid, zinc, iron, selenium, and vitamins

April 03, 2018
Soaking Changes Nutrient Content of Hay
Soaking changes the nutritional profile of forages, most notably in carbohydrate and mineral content.

March 28, 2018
Working Oil Into Your Horse’s Diet
Despite the fact they don’t have gallbladders, horses digest fat well if it is introduced slowly into the diet

March 19, 2018
Benefits of Beet Pulp for Horses
Sugar beets are grown and harvested to make sucrose and cane sugar, and beet pulp is the plant material

February 01, 2018
Salt for Horses: Form Affects Water Intake
The form of salt offered to horses could impact its effectiveness in encouraging the horse to drink. Researchers examined

February 01, 2018
Benefits of Tall Fescue as Equine Forage
Though tall fescue should be avoided on certain horse operations, especially those catering specifically to breeding and foaling, its

January 16, 2018
What Is the Best Type of Selenium Supplement for Horses?
This study was conducted to evaluate how exercised Thoroughbreds digest and retain selenium from either sodium selenite or selenium-enriched

January 16, 2018
Supplements, Tiludronate, and Bone Health in Horses
In addition to appropriate training regimens, diet plays an important role in healthy bone formation. Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and

January 07, 2018
Safe Drinking Water for Horses
To avoid potential problems with natural water sources, it is best to provide additional water in a bucket or

January 03, 2018
What Are the Effects of Nonstructural Carbohydrate Intake on Glycogen Repletion After Intense Exercise?
Muscle glycogen is a potentially limiting substrate for horses during intense exercise. Low-starch, high-fat concentrates have become popular for