June 2009

Grain Quality And Your Horse's Feed

It’s not the price you pay nor the brand you buy that makes a feed wholesome and safe.

By Veterinary Editor Eleanor Kellon, VMD, and Contributing Editor Nina Fedrizzi

We set out to see what companies were producing the best horse feeds in the United States, to ask what precautions they take to ensure the safety and quality, and learn how the industry operates.

We expected a rush of manufacturers proud to say their feed is of the highest quality and why. We didn’t think they would share proprietary mix information, but we didn’t anticipate such a cold response either (see page 2). The most important

The quality and age of your horse’s mixed feed are paramount.

questions we asked are in the chart on page 4. …