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February 23, 2022

Pasture Forage for Horses: Carbohydrate Content of Grass

Researchers indicate that horse owners can utilize warm-season grasses or restrict grazing to early morning to limit NSC consumption. Read more
Horse eating a carrot
January 17, 2022

Historical Feedstuffs for Horses: Carrots

Carrots are fed to horses as treats, rewards, and appetite stimulants, but how did this simple vegetable come to Read more
Horses eating in over-grazed pasture
January 10, 2022

Researchers Eye Crabgrass as a Pasture Plant for Horses

Rutgers University researchers recently reimagined the potential of crabgrass as a forage for horses by capitalizing on its strengths. Read more
Graphic with antique horse drawing and "Historical Feedstuffs for Horses"
June 04, 2021

Historical Feedstuffs for Horses: Horse-Bread

Long before commercial concentrates became commonplace, some high-performance horses, like those being prepared for racing, were given “horse-bread.” Read more
Intern measuring EO-3 liquid supplement into a blue feed bucket while horse watches from his stall.
February 01, 2021

Behind the Research: EO-3 Flavor Update

Learn more about the process of choosing a new flavor for EO-3 in this interview with Ashlee Hauss, research Read more
Pony eating hay
November 18, 2020

Use of Round Bales for Horses

Using round bales as part of a feeding system has advantages. However, round bales should be used appropriately to Read more
Horses eating mature hay in pasture
November 06, 2020

Preserving Horse Health in the Face of Low-Quality Forage

Researchers wondered if additional fortification with amino acids, chelated trace minerals, and prebiotics would increase digestion and bolster the Read more
Woman measuring grain in barn aisle before feeding horses.
August 19, 2020

Oil-Based Flavorings for Feeds and Supplements: Horse Preferences

Researchers tested horses' acceptability and preference of several oil-based flavors, including banana, anise, peppermint, apple, spearmint, and orange. Read more
Horse eating from a haynet
July 31, 2020

Teff Hay: Potential Low-NSC Feedstuff for Horses

Known also as summer lovegrass or annual lovegrass, teff hay is a go-to choice for horses that require diets Read more
Close-up of a horse's muzzle eating grain from a bucket
May 25, 2020

Aim for Optimal Protein in Horse Diets

Excess protein can make the kidneys work harder due to elevated urinary excretion of urea, a byproduct of protein Read more
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