Forages supply energy, crude protein, minerals, and vitamins at varying levels, depending on forage species and nutritive value. Unlike ruminants, such as cattle, horses are limited in their ability to utilize forages that are low in nutritive value. Therefore, forage production for horses demands a higher level of management than is generally required for other livestock operations. The following publication discusses different pasture management techniques, pasture species for horses and other related topics.
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