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...not true that crushing or rolling grains will reduce the protein content. There is, however, some destruction of the vitamin content, but this is negligible compared to the horse’s total...

...humans, reduced gastric acid production is associated with a decline in the digestibility of several nutrients, including protein, fat, calcium, iron, and vitamin B12. In horses, however, the effect of...

I have a six-year-old mare named Cracky that weighs about 1,050 lb (480 kg) and is in moderate body condition. She is fed racehorse oats, some sweet feed, a prescribed herbal supplement, and some hay or pasture. Though I am happy with her weight, she has some noninfectious respiratory issues. I think the culprit might…

...or hay alone, but forages may lack important minerals, vitamins, and sometimes protein. Many commercial feeds formulated for performance horses will supply too many calories for ponies, which can result...

There are six nutrients in a horse’s diet: carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. Each of those is considered essential, yet water is king of the hill. “A horse...

...use in neonates is not recommended. A healthy and diverse microbiota will support immune function, vitamin and energy production, and fiber digestion throughout life. 1Faubladier, C., S. Sadet-Bourgeteau, C. Philippeau,...

...of vitamins and minerals. If the foal is being creep fed, a fortified feed designed specifically for young growing horses should also be used. Creep feeding, although not an essential...

...horse. All growing animals require energy, protein (amino acids), minerals, and vitamins. However, the actual nutrients which are considered in balancing diets for various farm animals are very different. In...

...some fortification has occurred. For optimal nutrition, horses consuming diets consisting partially of steam-crimped oats or the underfortified feed should be given further vitamin and mineral supplementation. Seeking guidance from...

...higher levels of energy, protein, and calcium than grass hay or oaten chaff. A grass or hay diet alone will be deficient in the necessary minerals and vitamins. The advent...

...up and nurse. The first fluid in the mare’s udder is colostrum, which provides antibodies but also contains protein, energy, and some vitamins. Colostrum is rich in energy, providing about...

Does hay lose its nutritional value while in storage?

Our yearling colt was diagnosed with left laryngeal hemiplegia following a bout with pneumonia. I am looking for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant support for help with nerve regeneration. Thoughts?

My 15-hand, 900-lb (410-kg) gelding is an easy keeper, so I manage his grass intake and exercise him 3-4 times a week for about an hour. He’s outside half the day and inside the remainder of the day. His diet includes forage (pasture or hay), coconut meal, flax, chia, Micro-Max, a hoof supplement (biotin, silicon,…