Equine
Research has shown that pasture-induced laminitis occurs at times of rapid grass growth. The accumulation of certain carbohydrates including fructans, starches, and sugars (Non-Structural Carbohydrates, NSC) in pasture forage during the spring, early summer and fall, particularly after rainfall precipitate this laminitis. Therefore we must carefully manage pasture turnout and
Equine
Join Dr. Stephen Duren founder of Performance Horse Nutrition® as he walks you through the "Fundamentals of Forage" in Equine Diets as part II of our 2020 webinar series.
Equine
Forage (fiber) from pasture and/or hay is the predominant ingredient in the diet for most horses. The digestive system of a horse requires forage to function properly. Horses that have access to abundant pasture will satisfy their need for forage by grazing. Horses kept in stables, horses kept in
Equine
Q: Does hay lose its nutritional value while in storage? A: Hay begins to lose its nutritional value at the time of cutting and continues to lose nutrients both while drying in the field and while in storage. The nutrients most affected by harvesting and storing are vitamins. Conversely, the
Nutrients & Ingredients
It is widely known that forage is the most important part of any horse's diet. Many of the nutrients in forages must be released from the plant material via digestion before they can be absorbed and utilized. Digestibility is used to describe how easily a feedstuff is digested
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