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Fiber in Horse Feeds
Horses should consume 1.0 - 1.5% of their bodyweight per day in quality roughage to meet their fiber needs. The first and foremost source of fiber in a horses’ diet is their roughage, or hay, source...
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The Health Benefits of Fermentation for Horses: Strengthening Gut Health and Immune System
The nutrition industry is beginning to understand what role fermentation, gut bacteria and gut microbiome play for horses. Science has just scratched the surface and is beginning to understand the act...
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Horse Drooling? Ask the Expert: Slobbers
Question: My horse is drooling excessively and I’ve heard this is from eating clover. Will this hurt my horse? Answer: Recently, there have been several reports of “slobbers” in ...
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Tour the Equine Digestive Tract
Ever wonder how your horse’s digestive system works? What goes on in there? Why are they so sensitive? And why should I divide the feed ration into 2 or 3 feedings per day? Let’s take a cl...
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Prebiotics and Probiotics in Horse Feed
Have you ever wondered if you should be using prebiotics or probiotics in your horse feed? This info helps explain the benefits of both!...
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Pre and Probiotics in Horse Feed
coat, indicating good health shining from the inside out. While scanning information about various horse feeds, you may have come across the phrase 'contains prebiotics and probiotics'....Hmmm, sound...
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Feeding Bran Mashes to Horses
Feeding bran mashes to horses has been a longstanding tradition, often believed to have a laxative effect and prevent colic. However, there are important considerations and potential risks associated ...
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Management Practices: Reducing the Risk of Colic
Colic is one of the leading health problems facing horse owners. According to the USDA's National Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) Equine Study 1998, about 4% of the horse population experiences colic...
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Using Nutrition to Manage Horses with Gastric Ulcers
The percentage of horses with ulcers continues to increase, and higher intensity levels of training are correlated with an increase in ulcer incidence. The ulcers often occur in the upper third of the...
