HAYGAIN
LEARNING LIBRARY
Forage, OTHERS
The equine gut: A forage-energy extracting conveyor belt
Andrea D. Ellis, PhD, MRSB explains how the equine gut works to extract energy from forage.
Stall rubber matting, OTHERS
Stall Rubber Matting
A “rubber carpet” was first invented in 1886 by Francis but it was not until 1970 that this was applied to animals when Vilem Stockl filed a patent for a rubber...
Obesity, OTHERS Slow feeding, OTHERS
What to feed an overweight horse
"Prevention is better than cure and that managing weight loss involves more than just reducing energy intake — horses need the right quality protein, vitamin and mineral support. Any weight...
Hay steaming, OTHERS
Making hay
Becky James BSc MSc explains the hay making process and what effect different factors can have on the quality of hay in the US.
The link between feed intake behaviour and stereotypies
Andrea D. Ellis, PhD, MRSB discusses the link between feed intake behaviour and the development of stereotypic behaviours in horses.
It’s Official - Sugar is the enemy for you and your horse!
Professor Meriel Moore-Colyer discusses the dangers associated with sugar.