Weight Management
Weight loss is simply a result of more calories being used by the body than are being consumed. There are several potential causes of chronic weight loss in horses. These causes include poor quality or limited feed supply, health and disease problems, as well as social interaction and competition between
Nutrients & Ingredients
We often compare feeds by percent protein, but what does this mean in the diet?
Equine
The liver is an organ that performs numerous functions, including metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It also breaks down and excretes many potentially toxic compounds. The liver has a large storage capacity and functional reserve and is capable of regenerating, which provides some protection against permanent damage. When liver cells
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Nutrients & Ingredients
Horses have a unique digestive system. The front portion of the digestive system, the stomach and small intestine, utilize enzyme digestion to break down food material. The back portion of the digestive system (hind gut), the cecum and colon have a microbial population (bacteria, yeast, fungi) that ferment and breakdown
Equine
Several environmental conditions affect horses in the winter: * Horses decrease feed intake in cold AND windy weather – seek shelter * Snow accumulation greater than 3 inches covers grass, decreases intake of pasture, decreases grazing time by 24%, and decreases intake by 22%. * Pawing through deep snow to get grass greatly increases
Equine
Forage is critical for horses especially during the winter months. As the microbes in the hindgut breakdown fiber to create energy they also create heat which can serve to help keep your horse warm. In most areas of the North East there is little to no pasture available during the