I was sent this post by a fellow professional today, and my gosh there's a LOT going on here. I don't want to call anyone out, so I'll paraphrase some of the contents: “EHV-1 Outbreak: You Might Be Accidentally Feeding the Virus” “You can add as much lysine as you want, but if your horse is still getting a big dose of arginine from another supplement, the lysine won’t work.” “EHV-1 needs arginine to replicate, and Arginine both blocks lysine, and weakens antiviral protection. You have to cut...

I know you're thinking it: "does beet pulp cause choke in horses?". There's a common belief that beet pulp has a higher risk for choke than other feeds due to concerns of beet pulp swelling in size in the horse's esophagus, but this is unfounded. So, if it's not beet pulp to blame, what is? This may be shocking - it's not one type of feed.

Selecting a suitable forage is the foundation for every feed program, and hay analysis can be a vital part of both assessing forage suitability and balancing the diet accordingly. Horse owners are becoming more and more aware of the benefits of forage analysis, which has led to some FAQ - so let's dive in together. Learn why I NEVER recommend grab samples for hay testing, why it's okay to not have a hay analysis in some situations, and more!