News & Features

During June and July, Dengie's Technical & Product Development Manager Katie Williams has been busy attending conferences. In her latest blog she updates us on how they went and highlights the key takeaways.

There are good reasons why the min. forage intake for a horse is recommended to be 1.5% of bodyweight on a dry matter basis for the long term health of the horse and one of them is because it helps to keep the bugs in the digestive system well fed.

At Dengie we use a range of ingredients to supply fibre for horses. The latest ingredient to be introduced to our portfolio of ingredients is pea hull fibre. But what is pea hull fibre and what are the benefits? Find out more here!

There is a lot of confusion surrounding the relationship between alfalfa and gastric ulcers. Our nutrition team explore the reason why and answer common questions like 'Can I feed chopped alfalfa to horses with ulcers?'

Our nutrition team explain the important role of chopped fibre and why horses and ponies benefit from chopped fibre as part of their bucket feed.

Hot weather combined with the physiological stress of travelling and competing can increase the risk of dehydration in horses which is likely to compromise performance and recovery.

Studies investigating obesity in pets as well as humans are reporting worrying levels of obesity, but what is behind this trend?

Taking your racehorse out of training requires a drastic change in diet, which can be a tricky process. Learn the best way feed your ex-racehorse here.

A common question to the Dengie feedline is how much hay will a horse eat. There are so many factors have an impact on how much a horse eats, such as age and breed of the horse, as well as the type of feed being offered. The following are some of the most important factors to consider when feeding your horse.

Simply read through the article and answer the following questions to be in with a chance of winning £30 of Dengie Feed Vouchers.

The Dengie nutrition team explain the benefits of steaming or soaking hay for horses

Does your horse lose weight at this time of year? Here are our top tips for conditioning safely this winter.