Wide-spreading compared to swathing
When forage is conserved as wrapped bales it is recommended to pre-wilt in the field. Usually the mower places the crop in swaths in the...
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Forage-only diets have positive effects on performance
A Swedish study has examined the impacts on body weight and exercise response in trotters in training when fed a forage-only diet compared...
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The hygienic quality of forage
Forage of good hygienic quality is important for the horse to stay healthy. Hay should be dry and dust free and silage requires a...
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Forage-only diets have positive effects on exercise temperament and post-exercise recovery
This study examined the impacts on body weight and exercise response in trotters in training when fed a high energy forage-only diet...
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Healthy fatty acids in forage
Forage has a healthier fatty acid composition than cereal based concentrates. Forage contains the unsaturated linoleic and α-linolenic...
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Horses’ fluid balance
Fluid is constantly lost from the body via urine and faeces, but fluid is also lost via evaporation from the body and the respiratory...
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Forage crude protein content and horses’ nitrogen metabolism and water intake
Early harvested forage has a high energy content but often also a high crude protein content, which can result in an excessive crude...
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Forage crude protein content and the hindgut ecosystem
Early harvested forage has high energy content but often also high crude protein content, which can result in an excessive crude protein...
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Forage-only diets have positive effects on fluid balance
This study examined the impact on body weight and plasma volume during a 12 hour fast in trotters in training when fed either a diet of...
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Bacteria, fungus and mould in forage
Silage with a DM concentration below 35% is conserved by lactic acid producing bacteria that produces lactic acid with a subsequent...
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