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Horse eating grain in a stall
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 Read more
Close-up of black stallion head
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) Read more
Two girls with a horse
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 Read more
Horses in pasture with fall leaves
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. Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
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 Read more
Adding supplements into feed buckets
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 Read more
Hay bales stacked in loft
November 02, 2011

Storing Hay for Horses

Follow these tips to keep stored hay dry and clean. Read more
Horse eating grass hay
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 Read more
Horses eating in over-grazed pasture
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 Read more
Corn on dried stalk
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 Read more
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