How to Supplement Your Horse's Diet with High-Quality Forage for Better Health and Performance
When it comes to feeding horses, one principle remains consistent across all disciplines and management styles: forage should always be the foundation of the diet. Horses are natural grazers, designed to consume small amounts of forage continuously throughout the day. This steady intake of fiber supports proper gut function, maintains microbial balance, and helps reduce the risk of digestive...
Spring Grass & NSC in Horses: How to Manage Sugar Intake and Reduce Laminitis Risk
Spring is one of the most exciting times of year for horse owners, however it can come with concerns you may not think of. As pastures green up and growth accelerates, horses gain access to fresh forage that is highly palatable. This same lush grass can also contain elevated levels of non-structural carbohydrates (NSC), which can pose health risks for certain horses. Understanding NSC in horses is...
Feeding Senior Horses: Complete Guide to Senior Horse Nutrition
Age isn't the only factor to consider when feeding senior horses. Older horses have unique nutritional challenges that require careful management to keep them healthy and happy in their golden years. Like all horses, seniors do best on a forage-based diet that provides adequate protein, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. But the best forage type and form for your horse can change...
Forage Forms Guide: Hay Pellets, Cubes, Chopped Forage & Compressed Bales
Forage forms, sometimes called forage alternatives, are the different physical formats used to feed forage to horses and livestock. Common forage forms include hay pellets, hay cubes, chopped forage, and compressed bales. While all of these options can help meet daily forage requirements, each has unique benefits and limitations. Each product format is designed for different nutritional needs,...
What Do Goats Eat? Complete Goat Nutrition & Feeding Guide
All goats need proper nutrition and a balanced diet to stay healthy. Whether you care for a large herd of dairy goats or a few beloved pets, understanding the fundamental principles of goat nutrition is essential for managing your herd. Like cows and sheep, goats are ruminants that need large volumes of fibrous roughage to maintain normal digestive function. But that doesn't mean they eat the same...
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