Nutrition

As horses graze through a pasture, they are likely to encounter a mixture of grasses, legumes, and weeds. Grasses such Read more

Cecal pH will be significantly lower at four, five, and six hours after feeding 13 lb (6 kg) of Read more

Signs of toxicity in the horse included hair loss from mane and tail, sloughing of hooves, joint erosion, and Read more

Carbohydrates and lipids are the major fuels used by the muscles of working horses during exercise. Read more

For many horse owners, the easiest way to express their affection for their horses is by feeding them. Read more

From a plant perspective, carbohydrates fall into three categories: simple sugars active in plant intermediary metabolism; storage compounds such Read more

The reason for processing or conditioning cereal grains for horses is to improve nutrient availability. Read more

Although there is a substantial body of knowledge pertaining to the digestible energy requirements for working horses, the effects Read more

Unlike the relatively stable level of starch in a particular cereal grain, grass fructan levels are immensely variable, making up from Read more

The form of selenium and interrelationships with other dietary ingredients such as copper, sulfur, mercury, and arsenic can influence Read more