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    Ask Our Vet Can a horse live on grazing only?

    Jun 24, 2022 2 minutes

    Dear Prof McCrindle,

    Is it possible for horses to do well on grazing, or is it necessary to supplement this feed source? Kind regards, Anonymous

    Dear Anonymous,

    In Southern Africa, horses can survive on the same extensive grazing used by zebra or sheep. Racehorse broodmares live and bring up foals

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