Readers Expect Feed, Hay to be Biggest Expense This Year
Jennifer Whittle
April 4, 2017
Of the 832 poll respondents, 285 (34%) say feed and hay will be their most expensive equine-related purchase this year.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Of the 832 poll respondents, 285 (34%) say feed and hay will be their most expensive equine-related purchase this year.
Our equine nutritionist shares tips for keeping your horse healthy and your pastures in good shape this spring.
Carbohydrates are the main source of dietary energy for horses and are important for fast, quick-burning power.
Our nutrition expert considers grain hays, grass hay, and alfalfa for feeding growing horses.
Performance horses need customized diets to meet their energy requirements, as hay alone likely won’t suffice.
Taylor is studying how Kentucky 31 tall fescue and a novel endophyte tall fescue affect nonpregnant and pregnant mares.
Presentation topics include feeding through a horse’s life cycle, evaluating body condition, nutrition myths, and more.
Dr. Laurie Lawrence shares results of studies on mare milk composition and foals’ GI microbial colonization.
Feeding the correct type of calories wisely can help promote weight gain and improved body condition.
Scientists hope biomarkers in gut microbiota could be used as diagnostic or prognostic indicators in the future.
Allow exercised horses to eat and drink after cooling down to restore lost water and energy, researchers say.
Get a head start on readying horses for the warmer weather with these tips.
Take a look at protein and its role in the equine diet.
Do these supplement ingredients improve performance?
Molybdenum isn’t usually a topic of conversation, but this mineral is an important part of your horse’s diet.
In some areas, water sources can contain substantial amounts of Mn, which can affect dietary needs.
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