Changing Feed for a New Horse When Gradual Isn’t an Option

Name: Ask the Vet - How to feed a new horse
Uploaded: 2019-07-09T00:00-05:00
Description: In this Ask the Vet video, SmartPaker Dan and Dr. Lydia Gray discuss how to feed a horse if you don’t have access to their previous feed or if you just don’t know what they were on before. They also talk about the biggest concern with switching feeds for a horse, how to safely transition diets, and other considerations when a gradual feed change isn't possible.

Updated January 10, 2024

In this Ask the Vet video, SmartPaker Dan and Dr. Lydia Gray discuss how to feed a horse if you don’t have access to their previous feed or if you just don’t know what they were on before. They also talk about the biggest concern with switching feeds for a horse, how to safely transition diets, and other considerations when a gradual feed change isn't possible.

Additional Resources

Watch this Ask the Vet video to help decide what feed is right for your horse.
Learn how to feed a new horse grain with an emphasis on hindgut health.

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