Methionine for horses is being discussed more often in equine nutrition because it sits at the meeting point of protein quality, hoof health, muscle health and forage quality. It is not a fashionable “magic” nutrient. It is one of the building blocks the body needs, regularly supplied through the diet, for normal muscle function, keratin […]
Straw is a cheap, abundant by-product of cereal farming, which makes it tempting to feed as forage, especially to horses that need weight management or fewer calories. At first glance, this seems logical. Straw is lower in energy than hay, takes longer to chew, and helps extend foraging time. But look closer at its nutritional […]
Lysine is an essential amino acid often short in horse grass and hay. In this article, Forageplus discusses the importance of lysine for horses which is an essential amino acid contained in the protein found in the horse’s daily diet.
Have you considered the crucial role of protein in the diet of horses prone to laminitis? If you are soaking and restricting hay for a good doer horse, prone to laminitis, how can you be sure there is enough protein in the daily diet? Protein is key to every part of a horse’s body system. […]
Should you test hay, haylage and grass for your horse? Is this approach one that will create a healthy horse? How do you know how nutrient-dense and balanced the forage you will feed your horse is?
Most owners know protein matters. The harder questions are the ones a single crude protein figure never answers. Has the percentage been adjusted for the moisture your forage contains, or is the amount your horse actually eats lower than it looks? Does it meet what your horse needs, not just for basic health, but for […]
Learn about nitrate toxicity in horses hay or haylage and how forage testing can help determine the quality of the protein in horses’ daily diets.
Good levels of protein in the horse’s diet will maintain and support health and well-being, but how much protein does a horse actually need? Will a horse get enough protein in the daily diet and why is protein for horses important? The health of your horse is affected by many things. A healthy horse is […]
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