Feed Ingredients
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May 06, 2024
All About Chia Seeds for Horses
While the effects of chia have yet to be studied in horses, horse owners often supplement equine diets with
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April 10, 2024
Fortified Feed, Ration Balancer, or Vitamin and Mineral Supplement for Horses: Which Do I Choose?
Forage should be considered the foundation of all horse diets, but most horses require a feed or supplement to
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April 03, 2024
Elimination Diets for Horses
What is a horse owner to do if a horse’s diet is suspected of causing an adverse reaction? The
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January 29, 2024
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation May Reduce Oxidative Damage of Cells, Tissues
Longer-chain, highly unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids may actually attenuate lipid peroxidation, according to researchers.
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January 08, 2024
Soy for Horses: Facts and Fallacies
Soybeans and soybean byproducts are commonly used as ingredients in horse feeds, and some should be considered high-quality protein
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November 15, 2023
Prebiotic Powers of Sugar Beet Pulp Explored in Horses
Sugar beet pulp purportedly has prebiotic effects that support the hindgut microbiome, thereby fostering well-being.
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September 13, 2023
Feeding Horses: When Not to Feed That Hay
All horse owners run into red flags when doling out hay, leaving them to ask, “What is that in
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July 17, 2023
Selecting Hay: Type of Grass, Timing of First Cut Are Considerations for Many Horses
Horse owners should consider their horses’ health concerns in choosing an appropriate hay, including harvest time.
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August 24, 2022
Forage Alternatives for Horses
A forage alternative may be an appropriate choice for horses when finding good-quality hay becomes challenging.
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July 20, 2022
Starch Improves Digestibility of Low-Quality Forage in Horse Diets
According to a recent study, starch-rich diets may help improve digestibility of fiber when horses are fed low-quality forages.