Feed Industry Information
Glossary of Feeding Terms
There are a wide range of terms used when talking about feeding horses. Some cause confusion because they are simply very old and are superseded as our understanding evolves. Trends and fashions also have an impact and some ingredients end up in the spotlight with their reputations unfairly tarnished. The key to dispelling common and sometimes harmful myths is understanding. The good news is, you don’t need to be an expert as this guide helps to explain the terms used in feeding and nutrition and dispels some of the myths about commonly used ingredients, all of which have been safely fed to horses for decades and provide a valuable source of nutrients when used appropriately. It is also important to note that ingredients have to be shown to be safe for feed companies to be able to use them and feeds and supplements are carefully formulated using a balance of ingredients appropriate for the type of horse/ pony they are intended for. So read on to find out more about ingredients and the nutrients they provide.
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Glossary of Feed Ingredients
A wide variety of ingredients are used in horse feeds with very few grown specifically for use in horse feeds. Inevitably the production of human food produces material that would potentially go to waste if it wasn’t utilised for feeding to animals. Far from being waste, these materials are very valuable sources of nutrition providing fibre and other nutrients which is recognised through the use of the term ‘co-product’ which has superseded ‘by-product’. As there is increasing pressure on the world’s resources it is ever-more important to maximise the use of crops to ensure we are feeding animals including horses sustainably.
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Good Practice in Horse Feed Manufacturing
This information sets out how producers of horse feed and supplements manufacture to the highest standards of feed safety and quality. The guide also explains some of the other terms and approval marks that manufacturers may choose to use to indicate a feed or supplement’s suitability for particular situations.
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A Guide to Reading a Feed or Supplement Label
Let’s face it, labels can be confusing. Have you ever glanced at the label on your bag or tub and thought ‘What does this mean?’, ‘Why have they said that?!’ This short guide will help you find your way around a label.
