New Name, Same Premium Product – Introducing “Smart Beet”
What is beet pulp? Beet pulp is a by-product of the sugar industry. Sugar is extracted from the beet leaving the pulp. The sugar finds its way into foods and grocery stores, while the pulp is used as an ingredient in animal feeds (less than 5% sugar). Beetpulp is rich in fiber and is unique in its form, as it is soluble fiber and highly digestible. ...
3 Tips for Choosing the Right Hay for Your Small Animal
Are you new to owning small animals? Did your five-year-old beg for a friendly, little hamster for their birthday to snuggle with and entertain them? Maybe you’re joining the world of 4-H, and your middle schooler is excited to start out with a rabbit project? Or maybe you jetted off to college and wanted a small, furry friend to keep you company? Selecting the proper forage type for your small...
Consistent Nutrition and Forage Quality Defends Horses from Digestive Issues
The horse has evolved as a grazing animal and forage continues to play a pivotal role in equine health. Horses are non-ruminant herbivores, also known as “hindgut fermenters”. Their digestive tract is made up of a simple stomach, small intestine and large intestine. The natural feeding habit of the horse is to eat small amounts of roughages, often. Domestication brought a change to this. Modern...
The Endless Uses of Straw!
Most people have used straw in one way or another, but you may be surprised at how many different uses there are. Blame it on the season, but we can't help but talk about the versatile benefits of straw for Halloween, the fall season, and of course, all your gardening needs. Join Our Email List Today! Be the...
Transitioning from Summer to Fall - What Should I Consider with Impaction Colic in Horses?
Fall is approaching and with it, cooler weather and a shift in pasture availability and moisture content. When temperatures start to decrease, some horses have a tendency to drink less; coupled with eating less moisture dense pasture and more dry hay, this transition can sometimes bring on impaction colic. Diagnosed early, impaction colic usually can be treated and resolved without surgery. ...
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