Feed Ingredients
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May 05, 2014
Feeding Sprouted Grains to Horses
Because the seeds lose their high starch content, the sprouted grain becomes more forage than seed.
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May 05, 2014
Feeding Round Bales to Horses
With little waste and no mold, a round bale lasts longer, saving money.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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