Roy A. Johnson, MS

Roy A. Johnson, MS, is an equine technology manager for Cargill Animal Nutrition. In his role, he is responsibile for the development of horse feeds for U.S. business, including feeds for Nutrena, ACCO, Agway, and private label brands. A former professional horse trainer, farm manager, and horse judging coach, Johnson was an assistant professor in the Agricultural Production Division at the University of Minnesota-Wasecae before joining Cargill. Johnson has also participated in a successful Thoroughbred racing partnership._x000D_

Articles by: Roy A. Johnson, MS

feeding fats to horses

Adding Oil to a Horse’s Diet

Top dressing with oil is a common practice, which can be done successfully, when done in moderation with a careful eye on meeting the total nutrient requirements of the horse as well as the energy requirements.

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Feeding Foals through Weaning

Properly preparing the foals to be weaned can make the process much easier for everyone, and part of that preparation includes setting up a successful feeding transition for the foal.

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Nutrient Deficiencies in Horse Diets

Horses, like all animals, have a range of nutrient requirements to meet their daily needs. And if these minimum requirements are not met, the horse could show signs of a deficiency.

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