Tips for Producing High-Quality Alfalfa Hay for Horses
When alfalfa is this mature, horses try to eat just the leaves and sort out the larger, coarser stems
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The Grass Guide: Bermudagrass
Like other warm-season perennial grasses, bermudagrass grows best in hot, humid climates, making it an important species in the Deep South.
Digesting Different Hay Forms
Many horse owners have their hay-buying ritual down to a science.
The Connection Between Moldy Hay and Heaves
According to the National Weather Service, Central Kentucky experienced higher-than-average rainfall in the early summer months of 2015 (especially in April, May, and June)
Forage: Evaluating Quality and Balancing Rations
Water is always the most important ingredient in a horse’s ration.
Choosing Grains for Your Horse’s Diet
Of all the grains commonly fed to horses, oats are generally considered the closest to the “perfect” feed, but even oats fail to supply sufficient quantities of some vitamins and minerals, and their relative energy density is low