• Ep. 37: Protein - Important But Often Misunderstood In Equine Nutrition

  • Dec 9 2024
  • Length: 35 mins
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Ep. 37: Protein - Important But Often Misunderstood In Equine Nutrition

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  • Protein is perhaps one of the more misunderstood nutrients in the horse's diet and one that is associated with several feeding myths. Involved in every cell in the horse's body, it is certainly of vital importance and yet it's not really protein that horses need but the amino acids they contain. Join us for this episode where we take a deep dive into all things related to protein including:

    • What protein is
    • What amino acids are and why some are essential
    • Why protein on product labels is titled "crude protein"
    • Why amino acid balance is important
    • What constitutes quality protein
    • Common sources of quality protein in the equine diet
    • What can happen if your horse is not getting enough protein
    • Protein supplement and how to feed them
    • The downsides to feeding too much protein
    • And so much more!

    Do you have questions about feeding your horse? Contact us at info@scoopandscale.com


    Thanks for riding along with us!

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