Feed Ingredients

November 21, 2011
Vitamins Are Important in Horse Nutrition
Vitamins are required by the horse for growth, tissue maintenance, body function, and optimum athletic performance. Vitamins are classified

November 16, 2011
The Use of Copra in Horse Feeds
Recently, there has been particular interest in copra as a feed ingredient because of its low nonstructural carbohydrate (NSC)

November 16, 2011
Vitamin E Indicated for Horses Having Colic Surgery
Equine Veterinary Journal recently published a special supplement that presented a collection of research on colic. One of the papers provided

November 15, 2011
Some Horses Like Pumpkin Treats
Pumpkin contains an enormous amount of vitamin A and a good supply of vitamins C and E.

November 08, 2011
Pasture Adequacy: Are Your Fields Doing Their Job?
Pastures offer horses the most natural of feedstuffs, a variety of plants to derive nutrients. Well-maintained pasture provides the

November 03, 2011
Supplementing Trace Minerals in Horse Rations
Trace minerals—those needed in only small amounts for proper nutrition—can be supplied in either a mineral supplement or a


October 27, 2011
Hay Cubes and Pellets for Horses
Hay pellets and cubes made from good-quality forage can help satisfy a horse's nutritional requirements, providing adequate fiber to

October 25, 2011
Feeding Horses in Drought Conditions
Horse owners with dusty, brown pastures can take simple steps to keep their horses healthy and preserve their land

October 19, 2011
Corn and Other Agricultural Products Used in Bioplastics Manufacture
Corn, a traditional component of horse feed, has found a wider use in the manufacture of bioplastics. Traditionally made from