How Do You Feed A Malnourished Horse?
If a malnourished horse has come under your care, it is important you know that feeding him is delicate. The horse’s stomach is a fragile organ, prone to distension and colic and other problems, so you have to carefully monitor the feed a malnourished horse receives, and make adjustments accordingly. Realize that a malnourished horse is not used to having food in his stomach. Start slowly, with perhaps a quarter-scoop of feed for one or two days, then increasing gradually to the amount of food he should have for his weight and height. Consider giving the horse a Senior feed. This type of grain has high concentrations of fiber, fat and yeast, all of which will help to pack on the pounds. Plus, the added yeast will allow for faster nutrient absorption, which should bring him back to health without a lot of empty calories. Understand that a malnourished horse should receive feed that has at least 1,500 calories per pound. This information can be found by asking the manager of your local f
