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Burlap feed sack
November 12, 2014

Citrus Pulp: A New Ingredient for Horse Feeds?

Citrus pulp is readily available in some areas and might be a low-cost alternative to some other horse feed Read more
Horse with visible breath in winter
November 10, 2014

Omega-3s Benefit Horses with Respiratory Conditions

One omega-3 fatty acid recently proved its weight in gold for horses with respiratory issues, report Purdue University researchers. Read more
Adding supplements into feed buckets
November 06, 2014

Effect of Joint Supplementation and Exercise on Older Horses

Older horses, like older humans, often have stiff joints and move less freely than their younger counterparts. Research was Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
November 03, 2014

Food Allergy Testing in Horses

There are two tests currently available for food allergy testing in horses: intradermal testing (known as a skin-prick test) Read more
Hay stacked in storage barn
October 30, 2014

Sampling Techniques for Hay Analysis

Any sampling of dry forages that involves grabbing a handful of material usually results in a subsample that is Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
October 29, 2014

Broken Rice for Horses

Although hay may be a traditional feed for horses, rice is one of the largest crops in the world. Read more
Racehorse working out on track
October 27, 2014

Studying Dietary Energy Use in Horses

One reason horses are fed is to provide them with the energy necessary to perform the exercise they are Read more
Horses grazing in field with buttercups
October 23, 2014

Sampling Horse Pasture for Analysis

The key to accurate pasture analysis is sampling multiple grazing sites. Read more
Hay bales stacked in loft
October 20, 2014

Equine Forage Analysis by NIR Spectroscopy

Horse owners may want to have samples of their hay analyzed to determine carbohydrate level or other nutritional parameters. Read more
Harvested corn kernels
October 20, 2014

Preventing Mold Problems in Horse Feeds

Mycotoxins, the toxic substances produced by molds, can cause serious damage in the liver, brain, and other organs. To Read more
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