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Horses eating alfalfa hay
May 28, 2012

Feeding Forage: Choosing Which Hay or Chaff to Feed Your Horse

While there are some differences between forages, they all serve the same purpose of being vital fiber sources for Read more
Horse eating hay
May 22, 2012

Alternative Hays for Horses

Common hays fed to horses include various pure grass hays, mixed grass hays, and legume hays such as alfalfa Read more
A handful of oats
May 21, 2012

Processing Improves Grain Digestibility in Horse Feeds

The grains in most of today’s feeds are processed in some manner before being fed. Although some grains can Read more
Horses in pasture with fall leaves
April 30, 2012

Protein Supplements for Horses Grazing Poor Pastures

Most classes of horse will need a protein supplement at any time when poor-quality, low-protein forage is the only grazing available, Read more
Woman feeding a horse in a stall
April 17, 2012

Effect of Feed Management and Probiotics on Horses

A study designed to record physiological and behavioral responses to different feeding practices in Quarter Horses. Read more
Trotting horse trotting in pasture
April 09, 2012

The Lowdown on Smutting in Horses of Certain Colors

For horses that carry the smutting gene, there are certain feeds that might exacerbate the occurrence of this color Read more
Horses eating from trough
April 05, 2012

Ionophore Toxicity in Horses

Ionophores are a specific type of antibiotic that are sometimes added to cattle and chicken feed to promote growth Read more
Horses grazing in field with buttercups
March 14, 2012

Arthritis Treatment from Mint Extract

Rosmarinic acid, a substance found in some plants including mint, oregano, and rosemary, may be helpful in reducing pain Read more
Horses eating a round bale of hay
February 13, 2012

Round Bale Feeder Design Affects Hay Waste and Economics

Using round-baled hay is attractive to horse owners because this forage form is less labor-intensive, more convenient, and less Read more
Horses eating alfalfa hay
February 03, 2012

Soaking Hay: How Effective Is it at Lowering Carbohydrates?

If your horse has a metabolic condition that puts him at risk for laminitis if he consumes too much Read more
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