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Human vs. Equine Weight Management: Parallels and Misconceptions

Weight management is a complex issue that affects both humans and horses, revealing fascinating parallels despite their physiological differences. This blog explores how metabolic processes, dietary needs, and activity levels influence weight management in both species. From understanding calorie intake to debunking common feeding misconceptions, we highlight the shared challenges of maintaining a healthy weight. Discover how environmental factors and individual variations play a crucial role in achieving optimal health, whether for a human or an equine companion.

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Pros and cons of feeding haylage

Haylage for Horses: An In-Depth Guide

Haylage is a specially prepared forage with a high dry matter content of over 40%, making it a preferred choice for horses as well as various farm livestock. Its production focuses on achieving a minimal dry matter content to ensure a lower reliance on fermentation for preservation, thus minimising the risk of Clostridia contamination.

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EquiNectar – Digestive Support for Horses in Training

Paper discussing the value of EquiNectar to a starch fed horse in training by independent equine nutritionist, Catherine Rudenko. Discusses the impact of starch feeding, optimal starch levels in feed and the method of action of EquiNectar. The use of active enzymes in a horse’s diet have been shown to have an impact on caecal

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The Effect of Feeding Horses a High Fiber Diet With or Without Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes Supplementation on Nutrient Digestion, Blood Chemistry, Fecal Coliform Count, and In Vitro Fecal Fermentation

A study exploring the use of exogenous enzymes and their effects on digestion, blood chemistry, fecal coliform count and in vitro fecal fermentation. Results demonstrate that xylanase, cellulase or a mix of xylanase and cellulase, have an impact on digestion and the hindgut microbiome. View full study published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

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