Fodder is plant material grown hydroponically and harvested as livestock feed. Find out if it’s a good forage source for horses as well.
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There are many issues to consider when you’re planning to transport your horse, especially if he’s moving to a hot and humid climate. Here’s what to to consider, from new feed options to a risk of hyperthermia.
Of the 991 respondents, 26% said they’d reduce their horses’ turnout time to reduce spring pasture intake.
With freezing temperatures comes the need for extra care and attention for horses and other equids.
Maintaining a healthy weight and diet is just as important for our horses as it is for us.
Researchers found that steaming appears to increase horses’ consumption of good-quality hay.
Of 1,286 voters, 841 (65%) indicated they feed beet pulp to their horses.
Perilla mint is toxic to horses and the greatest risk of consumption is in late summer or early fall.
Hay replacers can be extremely useful, but they come with some guidelines to keep horses happy and healthy.
This plant contains toxins that can cause digestive issues, appetite loss, and neurologic problems in horses.
Though not toxic, burs found on the plants can cause mechanical damage if horses consume them.
Chronic stress could lead to an increased susceptibility to disease due to the activation of certain genes.
The University of Maryland (UMD) Extension will be hosting two day-long seminars on horse pasture management.
Researchers showed that reduced time on pasture increases consumption rate and decreases fecal pH in horses.
Lactating mares on good quality pasture didn’t need grain to maintain their weight or their foals’ growth.
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