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Feed Ingredients

Woman feeding a horse in a stall
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 Read more
Horses eating alfalfa hay
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 Read more
Burlap feed sack
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 Read more
Horse eating grain in a stall
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 Read more
Horse licking salt block
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 Read more
Haflinger ponies grazing in pasture
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 Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
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 Read more
Horses eating alfalfa hay
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 Read more
Horse eating grain in a stall
November 08, 2002

How Sweet It Is: A Molasses Primer

Molasses has been an ingredient in livestock and poultry feeds since the nineteenth century. Read more
Horses grazing in field with buttercups
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, Read more
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