Equine Q&A: Newborn Foals A healthy foal nurses from its mother up to seven times an hour for 60 to 90 seconds each time.
Equine Feeding the Lactating Mare The lactating mare has the highest nutrient requirements of any horse on the farm. To produce milk and to repair the reproductive tract in preparation for future pregnancy, the mare
Equine Feeding Growing Horses Few topics in equine nutrition stir more controversy than feeding the growing horse. Many factors add to the confusion of providing nutrition throughout these critical stages of life. For example,
Equine Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids for Horses 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
Equine Hay 101: Matching the Right Forage with your Horse's Nutrient Needs Forage (fiber) from pasture and/or hay is the predominant ingredient in the diet for most horses. The digestive system of a horse requires forage to function properly. Horses that
Equine Q&A with PHN: Hay Q: Does hay lose its nutritional value while in storage? A: Hay begins to lose its nutritional value at the time of cutting and continues to lose nutrients both while
