Where Do Horses Ferment Cellulose?

large intestine. Horses and their relatives utilize cellulose and other fermentable substrates in much the same way as ruminants, but, lacking forestomachs, perform fermentation in their large intestine. Where does fermentation take place in a horse? The horse is unique in that most of the digestion of their feed occurs Read more…

Why Is Flaxseed Good For Horses?

Flaxseed can be a valuable tool in your horse’s nutrition program as a source of calories and fiber, and it is an excellent source of fat, particularly omega-3’s. Use the ground, stabilized form to prevent rancidity and increase the nutrients’ digestibility. What do flax seeds do for horses? Benefits of Read more…

Can Horses Eat Birds?

Do wild horses eat birds? Only under unusual circumstances! While a curious or desperate horse might, the average wild horse does not hunt down birds to eat. Why would a horse eat a bird? Some domestic horses even shake birds’ nests out of trees just to eat the eggs and Read more…