Horse Nutrition

Bulletin 762-00

Authors

Dr. Robert Kline, Extension Horse Specialist, The Ohio State University

Dr. Shea Porr, Equine Extension Associate, The Ohio State University

Dr. John Cardina, Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University

Contents

• Introduction

• Animal Factors

  • Body Condition Score and Weight

  • Production Level

  • Environment

  • The Horse's Digestive System

• Diet Factors

  • Water

  • Carbohydrates and Fats

  • Protein

  • Minerals

  • Vitamins

  • Yeast and Enzymes

• Feeding Factors

  • Amount

  • Frequency

  • Reading Feed Tags

  • Balancing Feed Rations

  • Tables

• Forage Species for Pastures and Hay

  • Grass Selection

  • Legume Selection

  • Pasture Management

  • Hay Harvesting

  • Hay Quality

• Plant Identification

  • Plant Identification

  • Weed Identification

  • Poisonous Plants

  • Trees and Shrubs

  • Landscape and Ornamental Plants

  • Poisonous Substances

• Diseases Related to Nutrition

  • Colic (Abdominal Pain)

  • Founder

  • Growth-Related Problems

  • Obesity

  • Starvation

  • Allergies

Acknowledgment

Appreciation is expressed to Dr. John Cardina for the use of photographs in the plants section, and to Diana Lewis, who provided valuable editorial assistance in reorganizing the manuscript.

Editor

Joy Ann Fischer, Communications and Technology, The Ohio State University

Graphic Design

Communications and Technology, The Ohio State University