Equine
Advertisements for both human and animal health focus on the use of Omega-3 supplements, usually containing flaxseed meal, vegetable oil, or fish oil. Studies in humans have found many health benefits with supplementation of Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet. While research benefits for horses have not been as numerous,
Nutrients & Ingredients
Vitamin E (tocopherol) is an important fat-soluble vitamin that plays several roles in the body. Its most important role is as an antioxidant that works closely with its partners Selenium and Vitamin C to protect the body from the oxidative stress of exercise, illness and certain medical conditions. Through this
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
Nutrients & Ingredients
We often compare feeds by percent protein, but what does this mean in the diet?
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