The cost of feed has been rising rapidly since the beginning of 2021. The cost of commodities like corn and soybeans is skyrocketing as are the cost of transportation, energy and labor. Horses are an expensive proposition to begin with so can we manage these increases without a huge negative Read more…
Every bag of commercial horse feed has a feed tag attached. A few companies print their feed tag information directly onto the bag. This information can be both extremely useful as well as misleading. Feed tags are largely misunderstood by consumers and this article should help provide some insight into Read more…
Historically, concentrated horse feeds were referred to by two numbers; protein and fat. This feed is a “12-6” and that feed is a “14-3”. These numbers represent the percentages of weight for protein and fat as minimum values of the guaranteed analysis on the feed tag. These are very important Read more…
As horse feed formulations become more advanced the race to provide a competitive edge keeps heating up. How many “best” feeds are there room for in a crowded market? The major brands design and produce feeds that deliver exceptional performance in nutrition making it difficult for smaller competitors to make Read more…