Are Sugars, Starches and Grains “Evil” in Horse Diet
Have you ever watched a pendulum swing? It swings way to the right, and then goes back to center. Then it swings way to the left, then returns to center again. In human nutrition, the sugar and starch pendulum appears...
Formulating Horse Feeds
When choosing a horse feed, looking at the guaranteed analysis can help you determine if the nutritional content of that feed is appropriate for the age and activity level of your horse. You’d think that two products that both contain...
Extreme Weather Conditions and Reduced Production May Affect Hay Quality, Availability and Price
Unfavorable weather conditions last fall and winter meant more hay was fed than normal causing last year’s hay supplies to be running short. Unprecedented weather extremes through the spring are affecting the quality and availability of new hay for 2011....
Senior Horse Nutrition
a manufactured pelleted ration for horses, made of grains and other plant products with vitamins and minerals added (Photo credit: Wikipedia) By Tina M. Anderson, PhD A horse in its teens may typically be thought of as “old”, but the...
You Can Lead A Horse To Water
Water is the main component of the body. In fact, an average 1000 pound horse is roughly 660 pounds (80 gallons) of water. About two-thirds of this water is inside cells, called intracellular fluid, and one-third is outside cells or...
Fresh Eggs
Mansfield Feed Mills is now offering fresh eggs. Watch a quick way to Peel a Fresh Egg. Stop by the store to pick up your eggs and enjoy.
It’s Spring – Ready, Set, Ride!
Now that the weather has finally warmed up, horse owners are starting to spend more time with their horses, and are looking forward to even more enjoyable riding weather. There are some nutritional concerns, however, during this season, and some...
Feeding A Lactating Mare
When a mare foals, her daily nutrient requirements increase significantly, nearly double that of early gestation. These nutrient needs must be met for the mare to recover from foaling stress, produce milk, and rebreed without losing body condition. Underfeeding mares...
Efficacy of Yeast Products In Equine Diets
In the past several years, multiple sources have recommended yeast products for inclusion in equine diets for many purposes, including improving fiber and phosphorus digestibility, increase feed efficiency, support hindgut bacteria, and even prevention and cure of gastric ulcers. However,...
Beating the Heat – Caring for Performance Horses in Hot Weather
Heat and humidity put an added burden on horses during training, showing and hauling. Horses are actually better equipped to work in cold weather than in the heat. They build up a tremendous amount of body heat due to the...
