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Equine Feed Calculator

Calculator.

Use this handy calculator to estimate the feed requirements for your equine. Because of the variability in forage and grain nutritional values, and the potential for dietary imbalances that may result, use this calculator as a supplement to proper veterinary and nutritionist advice.

This equine calculator is based on the Nutrient Requirements of Horses, sixth revised edition, published by the National Research Council.

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Equine inputs

Select the type (activity level) of the equine.
Equine activity level notes:

Select Maintenance for a low activity pastured or retired equine. (Ridden or driven less than once per week.)

Select Stallion for an intact (not gelded) male used for breeding.

Select Growing for an equine under two years of age.

Select Pregnant for a pregnant mare.

Select Lactating for a nursing mare.

Select Working for an equine that is worked on a regular basis. (Ridden or driven one or more times per week.)

Frequently Asked Questions
Glossary Term-of-the-Day
IgG

Immuno-globulin G. A type of antibodies that fight disease. A newborn foal receives IgG from the mares colostrum.

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