Horses should not be offered raw soybeans because they contain a specific enzyme that acts as a trypsin inhibitor; trypsin is an important enzyme involved in the digestion of many proteins. Once soybeans are roasted or processed for meal, the Read more…
Compared to alfalfa, soybean meal is just as effective for supporting growth in yearling horses and results in better protein utilization. Nutritionists often recommend soybean meal for growing or lactating horses with high protein requirements. Is soybean meal safe for Read more…
Many horses are allergic to the soy that is in the horse feeds today. Soy can be present as soybean meal (a byproduct of the soybean oil industry), raw beans, or roasted beans. Soy is difficult to digest, which can Read more…
Soybeans cannot be fed raw to horses as they do contain some substances considered to be anti-nutritive which can be destroyed by heat treatment. Soybean meal must therefore be properly heated during processing to provide optimum protein for animals. This Read more…
The stay apparatus is a group of ligaments, tendons and muscles which “lock” major joints in the limbs of the horse. It is best known as the mechanism by which horses can enter a light sleep while still standing up. Read more…
Inflammation. There are concerns that soy consumption could result in inflammatory effects due to the relatively high ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. Is soy inflammatory to horses? Soy is a primary source of omega-6 fatty acids. While these Read more…
Chickpeas are rarely included in horse diets but can be fed as a protein and energy supplement in much the same way lupins or faba beans are used. The protein is of moderate to good quality with good concentrations of Read more…
To combat rising stomach acid, we can look at adding something to your horse’s diet that acts as a buffer. An acid buffer is a product that is able to raise the pH of the stomach contents, i.e., make it Read more…
Horse can consume 0.5 kg/100 kg LW of fresh fodder beets. Can horses have fodder beet? Horses have successfully utilized beet pulp as a portion of their diets for many years, and recently more feed companies have incorporated beet pulp Read more…
Barley is a palatable, nutritious and good cereal grain for horses. It is a traditional cereal for a horse’s diet. Barley should not be fed whole, but can be fed cracked, rolled, cut, steam flaked, boiled or micronised. Do you Read more…