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Feed Content, Scheduling & Advice, Part IV

  1.  “At what age would be a good age to start feeding him a senior feed, he’s 14 now?” 2. “I wanted to double check with you as a friend recommended adding linseed and barley to her food?” 3. …

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Feed Content, Scheduling & Advice

1. ” I need to find a high protein high fiber feed and that senior feed might be necessary?… 2.  “My hopes are that it will take that extra edge off my horses’ nerves. …” 3.  “ Is alfalfa the right …

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Feed Content, Scheduling & Advice, Part III

1. “I have done the math and it is cheaper for me to mix my own grain.”..   2.   Is there any other supplement that you know of that helps horses with hoof cracks. …” 3. “Once he gets to California …

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How to determine Quality Hay?

Hay Quality refers to the hay’s nutritional value, it’s acceptability by your horse, and the type and amount of foreign material it contains. Good quality hay is readily consumed, is highly digestible, high in nutrients and devoid of foreign material. …

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Hay Moisture Levels

  University of Missouri Extension   |   Updated: May 16, 2012 How do you estimate hay moisture levels in the field? Veteran hay raisers have their own tricks which may involve twisting a handful or kicking the window to see if …

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