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Barley
May 05, 2014

Feeding Sprouted Grains to Horses

Because the seeds lose their high starch content, the sprouted grain becomes more forage than seed. Read more
Horses eating a round bale of hay
May 05, 2014

Feeding Round Bales to Horses

With little waste and no mold, a round bale lasts longer, saving money. Read more
Burlap feed sack
May 02, 2014

Molasses in Horse Feeds

Molasses and liquid blends are used in animal feeds for a number of reasons. These include improved palatability, reduction Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
April 30, 2014

Nutraceuticals and the Horse

The term “nutraceutical” combines the word “nutrient” (a nourishing food or food component) with “pharmaceutical” (a medical drug). This Read more
Bags of corn
April 29, 2014

Answers to Common Horse Feeding Questions

While your veterinarian or an equine nutritionist is the best source of information regarding your horse’s individual health and Read more
Horses eating alfalfa hay
April 25, 2014

Study Links Feed Management and Reproductive Success in Horses

Horses are designed to eat small amounts at a time, with forage always available for nibbling. Research on feed Read more
Woman feeding a horse in a stall
April 21, 2014

Relating the Five Senses to Feeding Horses

The five senses that we share with horses—sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch—are used to explore and understand our Read more
Skinny horse in stall
April 14, 2014

Understanding Weight Loss and Diet in Mature Horses

Weight may vary somewhat by season and exercise program, but any horse that shows unexpected weight loss should be Read more
Picture of an Appaloosa wearing a grazing muzzle and looking over the pasture fence.
April 11, 2014

Muzzle It: Correct Fit of Grazing Muzzles on Horses

Different management strategies have been employed to restrict the intake of fresh pasture by these horses. One of the Read more
Powdered supplement in scoop
April 10, 2014

Macrominerals for Horses: Are Supplements Always Necessary?

As long as horses have access to good-quality forage, are eating well, and are given enough grain to supply Read more
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