Alfalfa is being used increasingly in well-balanced horse rations. For many years dairymen have sought the highest quality alfalfa hay, yet horsemen who are dealing with animals not as well suited to ...

BOZEMAN, MT – You invest a lot of care and appreciation on your horses, so it is wise to spend some time considering their primary diet – forages. The horse evolved over time to be efficient as a ...

Kris Hiney has a list of maladies that will kill her horses, and when it comes to choosing the best hay for them, she’s got a couple things in mind. Hiney is an associate professor at Oklahoma State ...

Blister beetles in alfalfa cut throughout the summer months are an ongoing concern for horse owners in the southern and eastern regions of the United States. The consequences can be deadly if a horse ...

The majority of the equine diet should be based on forage, which serves as a source of fiber and nutrients. However, some horses might not readily consume all types of hay. To that end, a team of ...

Coastal bermudagrass hay intended for horses should be cut at a 15-inch height for the first cutting and every 21 to 28 days thereafter. Research with horses has shown that good quality bermudagrass ...

Oklahoma producers, especially those in the northeastern part of the state, should watch out for blister beetles in their alfalfa this summer. If a horse eats a blister beetle when snacking on alfalfa ...

The basic foundation of any diet for a horse is forage. Hardworking horses, mares with foals, young horses or any other individuals that need additional calories are often fed grain and concentrates, ...

In any feeding program, roughage should make up the majority of a horse's diet. Most nutritionists and veterinarians suggest that roughage make up over 50 percent of the daily intake. One easy rule of ...

Murphy Farm Hay and Feed Company of Louisburg, N.C., has initiated a voluntary limited recall of alfalfa hay because of potential blister beetle contamination following the deaths of six horses. The ...