Digestive/GI

Digestibility of nutrients varies somewhat by feed source, and there are also interactions between certain nutrients that affect how Read more

Some protein in forages, however, is incorporated into the cell wall. This protein is called unavailable protein because it is Read more

The horse is a grazing animal by nature, with free-ranging horses spending up to 75% of their time grazing. Read more

Horse owners should be aware that the practice of feeding large grain meals rather than continuous feeding of fiber Read more

When more calories necessitate higher concentrate intake, then more frequent smaller meals are recommended, especially if a high starch Read more

A recent study looked at type of forage and length of forage particles as related to their water-holding and Read more

Infestations of parasites usually aren’t fatal to horses, but parasites damage the gastrointestinal tract, may lead to diarrhea or Read more

Perhaps the biggest problem with maintaining a healthy rectum is to keep enough moisture in the feces so that Read more

The foregut of the horse includes the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. Read more

Good-quality hay and pasture allow the horse to get optimal nutrition with less indigestible fill. Read more