Equine Pasture Turn Out Strategies to Limit NSC Intake Research has shown that pasture-induced laminitis occurs at times of rapid grass growth. The accumulation of certain carbohydrates including fructans, starches, and sugars (Non-Structural Carbohydrates, NSC) in pasture forage during
Equine (PART 2) PHN Webinar Series: Fundamentals of Forage Join Dr. Stephen Duren founder of Performance Horse Nutrition® as he walks you through the "Fundamentals of Forage" in Equine Diets as part II of our 2020 webinar series.
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
Nutrients & Ingredients Fiber Utilization in Horses 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
Equine Feeding Horses in Cold Temperatures Several environmental conditions affect horses in the winter: Horses decrease feed intake in cold AND windy weather – seek shelter Snow accumulation greater than 3 inches covers grass, decreases intake of
Equine Forage: How Much Do I Need to Feed Over the Winter? Forage is critical for horses especially during the winter months. As the microbes in the hindgut breakdown fiber to create energy they also create heat which can serve to help
