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Barley
May 05, 2014

Feeding Sprouted Grains to Horses

Because the seeds lose their high starch content, the sprouted grain becomes more forage than seed. Read more
Horses eating a round bale of hay
May 05, 2014

Feeding Round Bales to Horses

With little waste and no mold, a round bale lasts longer, saving money. Read more
Burlap feed sack
May 02, 2014

Molasses in Horse Feeds

Molasses and liquid blends are used in animal feeds for a number of reasons. These include improved palatability, reduction Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
April 30, 2014

Nutraceuticals and the Horse

The term “nutraceutical” combines the word “nutrient” (a nourishing food or food component) with “pharmaceutical” (a medical drug). This Read more
Powdered supplement in scoop
April 10, 2014

Macrominerals for Horses: Are Supplements Always Necessary?

As long as horses have access to good-quality forage, are eating well, and are given enough grain to supply Read more
Haflinger ponies grazing in pasture
April 07, 2014

NSC for All Seasons: Carbohydrate Levels in Horse Pastures

For certain horses with health problems like metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance, free-choice consumption of grass can lead to Read more
Pouring oil
April 01, 2014

Oils in Horse Diets

Supplemental fat is typically added to equine diets through the use of common oils, including corn oil and soybean oil, Read more
Horse eating grain in a stall
March 26, 2014

Future Feedstuff: Chia for Horses

Chia is a small high-fat seed that is thought to be richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, even Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
March 21, 2014

Horse Pasture Management: A Year-Round Job

With spring fast approaching in many areas of the world, horse owners are looking forward to the sight of Read more
Burlap feed sack
March 18, 2014

How Is Pelleted Horse Feed Manufactured?

Pelleted horse feed products begin with essentially the same ingredients that go into textured feed. The grains are dried Read more
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