Turnout Time’s Impact on Grass Consumption and Fecal pH
Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
July 14, 2013
Researchers showed that reduced time on pasture increases consumption rate and decreases fecal pH in horses.
Researchers showed that reduced time on pasture increases consumption rate and decreases fecal pH in horses.
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