How much protein, fiber, and fat should your horse get in a day? It's a pretty simple question, that seems like it should have a readily available answer. The problem is that this answer and many more concerning our horses diets and the research about it, are kept behind a pay wall. Join us as we piece together what our horses grain should actually contain and if brands like Purina, Nutrena, Dumor, and Triple Crown are following through.
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References
https://alec.unl.edu/documents/cde/2017/livestock-management/2017-basics-of-feeding-horses-reading-the-feed-tag.pdf
https://www.aafco.org/Portals/0/SiteContent/Publications/Feed_Labeling_Guide_web_complete.pdf
https://alec.unl.edu/documents/cde/2017/livestock-management/2017-basics-of-feeding-horses-reading-the-feed-tag.pdf
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/250039339_Nutrient_needs_of_performance_horses
https://academic.oup.com/tas/article/6/1/txac021/6520537?login=true
https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/pdf/nutrient-requirements-for-horses/2014-09-29/nutrient-requirements-for-horses.pdf
https://feedxl.com/30-understanding-protein-quality/
https://thehorse.com/164773/horse-hay-analysis-what-are-adf-and-ndf/
http://usbusinessexecutive.com/agriculture/case-studies/triple-crown-nutrition-inc-a-winning-blend-top-nutritional-value-and
https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Customer-FAQ.pdf?utm_source=website&utm_medium=FAQlink&utm_campaign=PurinaFAQ#:~:text=Purina%20will%20be%20manufacturing%20Triple,7
https://www.nutrenaworld.com/product/safechoice-original-horse-feed
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/dumor-equistages-equine-feed-50-lb-bag?cm_vc=-10011
http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=215733284
http://www.horsedvm.com/feeds.php
https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex9622/$FILE/feeding-young-horses.pdf
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