Feed Ingredients
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
August 24, 2022
Forage Alternatives for Horses
A forage alternative may be an appropriate choice for horses when finding good-quality hay becomes challenging.
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.
May 04, 2022
Rhizoma Peanut Hay for Horses
Researchers wondered how rhizoma peanut hay stacks up nutritionally against alfalfa, the gold standard legume for horses?