What Hay is Safe for My EMS Horse?
Madeline Boast
December 4, 2023
An equine nutritionist explains why NSCs, ESCs, and WSCs are important factors to consider when choosing hay for your EMS horse.
Equine experts answer your questions about equine nutrition and feeding horses in this series of Q&As.
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An equine nutritionist explains why NSCs, ESCs, and WSCs are important factors to consider when choosing hay for your EMS horse.
Although researchers have shown horses prefer untreated hay, it is safe for horses to eat hay treated with preservatives. An equine nutritionist explains why.
Addressing your OTTB’s diet in three phases will help you provide the nutrition he needs to thrive in his new career.
An equine nutritionist explains why you should consult your veterinarian and test hay quality if your mule (or horse) has a hay belly.
Performance horses’ lifestyles put them at a greater risk of developing gastric ulcers. An equine nutritionist explains how to combat this.
One equine nutritionist explains why mineral blocks might not be ideal for mules, and what can replace them.
Horses with PSSM1 might benefit from magnesium supplementation, but it is important to use the right form and reevaluate its effects on your horse periodically.
One equine nutritionist explains how you can make sure your PPID horse’s hay is safe for him to eat.
An equine nutritionist explains why beet pulp might be a useful addition to your senior horse’s diet, especially during colder months.
An equine nutritionist offers alternatives to soaking hay for horses that live in subfreezing climates during winter.
Certain groups of horses can benefit from eating soaked alfalfa pellets, which are the finely chopped and compressed form of the nutrient-dense legume.
An equine nutritionist explains the best way to switch your horse to a new hay and what to do if you have limited hay storage.
Phytoestrogens in horse diets might have physiological effects on mares. An equine nutritionist explains how and why.
Does your old horse need additional vitamin supplementation in his later years? An equine nutritionist explains what horse owners can do to ensure their senior horses receive proper nutrition.
Does your horse need a salt block? Should you top-dress their feed? An equine nutritionist weighs in.
The stress of surgery and the management changes that follow can cause gastric ulcers in horses. An equine nutritionist discusses possible solutions.
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What Hay is Safe for My EMS Horse?