Ep. 79 | DO HORSES REALLY NEED GRAIN? Is There A Safe Level?

Published: July 10, 2022, 5:29 a.m.

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In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss whether a horse really requires grain in the diet? What levels are safe?
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  • Facts about horse digestion of grain.
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  • How much grain is safe for a horse?
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  • What impact does high starch levels have on the horse?
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  • Does high starch have a negative effect on the gut microbiome?
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  • Strategies to maintain a healthy weight throughout Winter?
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  • And more...
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Article:
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Growth Rates of Thoroughbred Foals and In VitroGut Health Parameters When Fed a Cereal or an All-Fiber Creep Feed
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0737080620302823
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