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Horse eating grain in a stall
May 01, 2020

Almond Hulls: Soluble Fiber for Horses

Researchers set out to determine if almond hulls, with their rich soluble fiber content, would reduce or delay glucose Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
April 28, 2020

Horses, Grass, and Fructans

Grass is the most natural food for horses. It is easily grown in many areas of the world, appeals Read more
Pouring grain in bucket
March 23, 2020

Feeding Flaxseed to Horses: New Research

Researchers have found that linseed by-products combined with other fiber sources can be used for horses, especially when the Read more
Racehorse galloping on track during morning workout.
January 17, 2020

Omeprazole and Calcium in Horses: New Research Published

Kentucky Equine Research conducted a study to determine if short-term administration of omeprazole affected digestibility of diets containing two Read more
Close-up of black stallion head
January 06, 2020

Advantages of Feeding Rice Bran to Horses

Among the supplement options available to horsemen, rice bran holds a top spot because of its versatility in providing Read more
Horse eating grain
September 16, 2019

How Do Pelleted Horse Feeds Stack Up?

The number-one advantage of pelleting is feed uniformity, so one mouthful is the same as the next, and fine Read more
Close-up photo of grain being scooped into a feed bucket.
September 09, 2019

Add Vitamin E to High-Fat Horse Diets

Fatty acids are prone to oxidation, which can create harmful byproducts. Nutritionists typically recommend an antioxidant supplement for high-fat Read more
Two horses eating from trough
August 14, 2019

Horse Feed Processing: Pelleted and Extruded Feeds

While pelleted and textured feeds are well-known staples in the feed room, extruded feeds are gaining popularity for horses. Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
July 25, 2019

Cobalt in Equine Diets

The cobalt found in feedstuffs actually isn’t for the horse itself but instead supports the fermenting microbes in the Read more
Equine nutrition research blood sample at KER Performance Center.
July 24, 2019

Integrating Nanoparticles into Equine Nutrition

Nanoparticles are added to feeds for a multitude of reasons: improve intake and digestibility, reduce environmental impact, boost mineral Read more
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