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Selection and Use of Hay and Processed Roughage in Horse Feeding

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Date of Publication
January 25, 2022
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Overview

Roughage, fed on a regular basis, helps a horse's digestive system function properly and meets some percentage of the horse's daily nutrient requirements.

Proper selection of roughage, avoiding inferior quality foodstuffs, and daily roughage intake for horses are described. (24 pages)

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