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Sunflower blossom
June 13, 2018

Sunflower Seeds for Horses: Yea or Nay?

Sunflower seeds have become commonplace in feed rooms across the country. They are a rich source of fat that Read more
Woman feeding a horse in a stall
June 12, 2018

Forage Extenders for Horses: Pros and Cons

In the event of a forage shortage, forage extenders could prove to be a valuable option. Forage extenders are Read more
Horse eating in stall
June 06, 2018

Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Beet Pulp as Prevention?

One recent study on equine gastric ulcer syndrome reported that horses offered beet pulp had a lower risk of Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
June 05, 2018

Beet Pulp in Horse Feeds: A Brief History

For centuries, root fodders, such as carrots, swedes (turnips), potatoes, and fodder beets, have been fed to horses. Read more
Horse owner with mare and foal
May 22, 2018

Consultation: Best Way to Assess a Horse’s Nutritional Status

The only reliable means of determining whether your horse is receiving adequate nutrition, including micronutrient intake, is nutritional consultation Read more
Horse eating from a slow-feed haynet
May 14, 2018

Advantages of Haynets and Hay Feeders for Horses

Aside from slowing consumption, researchers found that the use of haynets decreased overall stress in horses on restricted diets, Read more
Horse eating in stall
May 07, 2018

Biomass: Future Feeding Trend for Horses?

In a recent review of novel feeding strategies to help horses with equine metabolic syndrome, veterinary researchers identified “biomass” Read more
Horse eating hay
April 30, 2018

Algae for Equine Metabolic Syndrome: A Possibility?

Researchers propose that algae should be considered a possible source of nutrients in feeding horses with equine metabolic syndrome Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
April 23, 2018

Hemp Oil for Horses

For horses, the two primary uses of hemp include bedding and oil obtained from hemp seeds. Read more
Cribbing horse
April 16, 2018

Possible Link Between Selenium and Cribbing in Horses

The exact reason horses crib remains unknown. Some suggest that cribbing horses have unmet dietary or management needs. Others Read more
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