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Fiber for the Performance Horse: Something to chew over
Forage is essential to ensure the smooth functioning of the horse’s digestive tract, over two-thirds of which is dedicated to the digestion of fibre.
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Hay bugs? Identifying the bacterial profile of hays following soaking or high temperature steaming
When looking to improve the hygienic quality of hay the best option to reduce potential pathogens while keeping the microbiota you are feeding your horse as normal as possible is...
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Part 1: Forage Analysis: Seeing through the Hays
The first of 3 articles written by Equine Nutritionist Briony Witherow BSc MSc RNutr. FHEA explaining the importance of forage analysis and how it is carried out.
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Part 2: Needle in a haystack? Getting to the bottom of forage analysis
The second of 3 articles written by Equine Nutritionist Briony Witherow BSc MSc RNutr. FHEA explaining the importance of forage analysis and how it is carried out. Read part 1
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Hindgut microbes and digestive discomfort
Equine behavior specialist Sharon Smith discusses the role of hind gut microbes in digestion.