Horses feeding : publication
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Wayne Loch
Department of Animal Sciences
In balancing rations for horses, the goals are to furnish horses with a daily supply of nutrients in the correct amounts to prevent digestive upsets and to use feedstuffs that are palatable, easily obtained and economical.
Feed ingredients needed for horses are carbohydrates, fats, protein, minerals, vitamins and water. Carbs, fats and proteins can yield energy. Grains and roughages, including pasture, are major sources of energy and protein. Learn more in this guide.
Learn how soil, forages and animals interact in grazing systems, and get ideas for improving pasture quality and extending the grazing season for beef or dairy.