Tips for Producing High-Quality Alfalfa Hay for Horses
When alfalfa is this mature, horses try to eat just the leaves and sort out the larger, coarser stems
When alfalfa is this mature, horses try to eat just the leaves and sort out the larger, coarser stems
Many horse owners have their hay-buying ritual down to a science.
According to the National Weather Service, Central Kentucky experienced higher-than-average rainfall in the early summer months of 2015 (especially in April, May, and June)
Water is always the most important ingredient in a horse’s ration.
Of all the grains commonly fed to horses, oats are generally considered the closest to the “perfect” feed, but even oats fail to supply sufficient quantities of some vitamins and minerals, and their relative energy density is low
Even if your senior has weathered previous winters without trouble, these tips can help you ensure he’s getting the care he needs and deserves.
Equine metabolic syndrome doesn’t just cause equids’ girths to expand; it can also lead to other very serious health conditions
It’s no secret that equine obesity is a growing problem.
Owners and managers of young horses must ensure adequate colostrum intake and passive transfer of immunity at birth….
Research showed that their blood glucose levels decreased less, and for a shorter duration, than did those horses on high-carb diets. ......
Your horse just had a fabulous workout, got really sweaty, and used up a lot of energy
By the time most owners start talking about equine metabolic issues, their horses have already developed a problem
How can we lengthen meal time while reducing calorie intake in obese horses?
Several ionophores are approved for use in the United States with the most common being monensin, salinomycin, lasalocid, laidlomycin, and narasin.