Hay, mature pasture grass, beet pulp and soybean seed coats are good sources of fibrous carbohydrates. Is hay high in carbohydrates? Cool-season grasses in pasture and hay can be higher in carbohydrates. Soaking hay for short durations can reduce carbohydrate content in hay. What is a good source of carbohydrates Read more…
Carbohydrates found in horse diets can be roughly divided into two types: Structural and Non-structural. Structural carbohydrates are often referred to as fiber. Fibrous carbohydrates are resistant to enzyme digestion in the small intestine and must be fermented by bacteria in the horse’s large intestine. What is a low carb Read more…
Though soybean meal is ubiquitous in feeds, other protein sources, including whey protein, are suitable for consumption by horses and offer a beneficial range of amino acids. Whey protein is a byproduct of the cheesemaking industry. What protein can I give my horse? Alfalfa As A Source Of Protein For Read more…
By and large, soybean meal is the most widely used protein supplement included in horse feeds in the United States. Once oil is extracted from soybeans, the remaining flakes are cooked and ground into a meal. What is the best source of protein for horses? Alfalfa, milk proteins, and soybean Read more…
Digestive System Limitations Their small stomach only has a capacity of 2 to 4 gallons for an average-sized 1000 lb. horse. This limits the amount of feed a horse can take in at one time. Equids have evolved as grazers that spend about 16 hours a day grazing pasture grasses. Read more…
During the last 90 days of pregnancy, mares should be fed crude protein at 10%, digestible energy 1.2 Mcal/lb, 0.45% calcium, 0.35% phosphorus, and 1,150 IU/lb vitamin A. How much protein do pregnant mares need? Be aware though that many forages are really quite low in protein 6-7% average and Read more…
Visor. A visor is very similar to blinkers, however there is a key difference. Visors have a slight slit cut in the side of them, preventing a horse from panicking if it can’t see the other runners. The slit provides the reassurance that there are other runners but maintains the Read more…
It’s good for their spine and alignment, and it can help them to feel more comfortable. Additionally, horses roll as an act of grooming. It helps to prevent irritation from sweat drying by drying it off right away in the dirt. Is it good for a horse to roll? Fortunately Read more…
Small Colon. Small Colon: The small colon is 10-12 feet in length and holds only 5 gallons of material. It is the area where the majority of water in the horse’s diet is absorbed, and is the place where fecal balls are formed. Where is water absorbed in the horse? Read more…
Colic: Causes and Symptoms Colic is defined as any abdominal pain although horse owners typically refer to colic as problems with the gastro-intestinal tract. The causes of colic are numerous, but generally they are related to the anatomy and the microflora of the horse’s gastrointestinal tract. How do you tell Read more…