Feed Ingredients

October 30, 2017
Mineral Supplementation in Horses
The German Society of Nutrition Physiology updated its guidelines regarding daily intake of macrominerals, such as calcium, in horses.

October 30, 2017
Are There Advantages to Feeding High-Fat Diets to Racehorses?
Consuming a fat-supplemented diet altered the insulin response after feeding, and this may have prevented a fall in blood

October 04, 2017
Add Fat for Weight Gain, Coat Condition in Horses
Much like the widespread use of vegetable oil, stabilized rice bran has been a staple feedstuff in the equine industry for

September 19, 2017
Feeding Old Hay to Horses
If the hay was of good-quality when harvested and stored in a dry place with sufficient airflow, hay is likely suitable

September 19, 2017
What Diet Is Best for Horses with PSSM?
Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) is a genetic disease that can cause muscle cramping and stiffness. The purpose of this

September 19, 2017
Understanding Vitamin E in Equine Diets
Vitamin E is one of only two important vitamins that the horse cannot produce itself and therefore must be

September 18, 2017
Understanding Vitamin E in Equine Diets
Vitamin E is found in fresh green forage, and horses consuming an adequate quantity of green forage have not

September 08, 2017
When It’s Time to Change a Horse’s Feed
“When any significant change in workload occurs—either an acceleration or a deceleration in energy output—horse owners should closely examine

September 01, 2017
First-Cutting Hay for Horses: Buy or Bypass?
First-cutting hays can be superior to later cuttings depending on the various factors involved in harvesting.

August 25, 2017
Five Reasons to Feed Stabilized Rice Bran to Horses
Equine nutrition experts agree that stabilized rice bran is a valuable feed additive for some horses but, like any