Feed Ingredients
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October 27, 2004
An Introduction to Protein Supplements for Horses
Feed manufacturers in the United States typically use a select group of ingredients to fulfill protein requirements of horse
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October 27, 2004
Is Alfalfa the Right Choice?
Alfalfa (lucerne) is a perennial, leguminous forage fed in many parts of the world. As forage for horses, alfalfa
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December 29, 2003
Oats: The Perfect Horse Feed?
Most oats fed to horses are whole, meaning each kernel is encased in a hull or fibrous sheath. Oats
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December 06, 2003
Molasses used in Horse Feed for Palatability and Energy
Molasses is an ingredient in the majority of textured (or sweet) feeds. Although it is most recognizable in textured
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November 04, 2003
The Nitty Gritty on Salt
Salt is the only mineral for which horses have an indisputable appetite, thereby displaying a degree of nutritional wisdom
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November 04, 2003
Alternative Grass Hays for Horses
Over the past several years, there has been increasing interest in cultivating alternative grasses to produce hays suitable for
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November 04, 2003
Feeding Horses in Australia and New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand are great horse-producing countries. Horses are bred and trained in a variety of conditions and
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November 10, 2002
Digestive Aids: Does Your Horse Need Them?
The horse's digestive system is both delicate and complicated. It is easily upset by almost any change in feeding
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November 08, 2002
How Sweet It Is: A Molasses Primer
Molasses has been an ingredient in livestock and poultry feeds since the nineteenth century.
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November 08, 2002
Horse Pasture Management
In the wake of the 2001 outbreak of equine foal and embryo deaths known as mare reproductive loss syndrome,