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Nutri-Bloom Advantage® – Only from Nutrena®
What ingredients support nutrient absorption? How do you know if your horse has good digestive efficiency in the hindgut? What feed brands have research backing their digestibility claims? Our equine ...
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Rebound Technology™ – Only from Nutrena®
How can nutrition help support muscle recovery and fatigue? What blend of ingredients are optimal to repair a horse’s muscles after exercise? Is there a difference in Nutrena performance feed option...
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Digestive Shield™ – Only from Nutrena
What ingredients support foregut, stomach, and hindgut health? Is there a difference between prebiotics vs probiotics vs postbiotics? How can I support my horse’s gut and immune health? Our eq...
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Prebiotics & Probiotics for Horses
Pre- and probiotics are considered “functional ingredients” that are added to horse feed to provide benefits to your horse. Here is some information about them and what they can mean for the diges...
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Vitamins for Horses
Both fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins support the nutritional requirements of horses for healthy skin, coat and hooves....
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Starches and Sugars in Horse Feeds
Frequently, when people ask about “low-carb” diets, they’re really asking about low non-structural carbohydrate (NSC) diets. Controlling NSC intake is vital for the well-being and performance of...
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Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids for Horses
There are several potential health benefits of providing omega-3 fatty and -6 fatty acids in equine diets....
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Minerals in Horse Feed
A balanced mineral program that includes both macro and trace minerals is essential in the formation and repair of structural tissues, and for healthy skin hair and hooves....
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Calories in Horse Feeds
Body condition and weight are important when assessing the health of your horse. Feeding a product with the appropriate calorie to nutrient ratio is key to a horse's overall health and condition....
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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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Horse Feed Calculator: Feed Tag Math
Horse owners often question what the various units of measure on horse feed tags mean, how to use those units to determine what their horse is consuming, and why they have to be so confusing! In short...
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Why are Amino Acids for Horses Important?
In order to fuel, repair, and recover muscle, equine diets must contain the correct amino acid profile, including all 10 of the essential amino acids....
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Defining Digestible Protein for Horses
Nutrition articles frequently refer to protein quality and essential amino acids. What’s often not discussed is the digestibility of protein. When we use the term “crude protein,” we are essent...
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Amino Acids in Horse Feed
Horses of all ages require adequate amounts of protein for maintenance, growth, reproduction and work in addition to structural health. Protein is made up of amino acids....
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Should I be Worried About a High Protein Feed?
All horses require adequate amounts of protein containing specific amino acids for maintenance, growth, reproduction and work. Proteins are important building blocks for body cells. In addition to imp...
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How To Calculate % Non-Structural Carbohydrates (NSC) in your horse’s diet
When considering low-starch or low-carb nutrition options, it is important for owners to calculate NSC in their horse’s dietary regimen. With diets high in NSC linked to several digestive and me...