Forage First: The Forgotten Foundation of Equine Nutrition
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
May 1, 2026
Forage should be the basis of your horse’s diet. Here’s what factors to consider when choosing a forage.
Forage should be the basis of your horse’s diet. Here’s what factors to consider when choosing a forage.
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Understanding the equine gut microbiome can help you create and support healthy microbial populations in your horse’s digestive system.
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Researchers have shown mulberry extract helps lower glucose and insulin spikes in horses.
Survey responses could help Texas A&M researchers better understand prevalence and where additional education on equine metabolic disorders is needed.
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