Feed Ingredients
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.
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
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.
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.”
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
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
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
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.
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
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