Acceptability of Rhizoma Peanut Forage by Horses and Its Benefits on Feeding Behavior

C. Vasco, J. Dubeux, E. Santos, C. Wickens, and L. Warren

Release Date: 11/8/2023

Reviewed At: 9/17/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-an390-2023

Agriculture

Abstract

Rhizoma peanut hay has been demonstrated to benefit horses’ feeding behavior with reduced inactive time, which can result in lower risk for abnormal behaviors in stabled horses. This publication is intended to provide information to Extension agents, horse owners, and equine facility managers. Written by C. Vasco, J. Dubeux, E. Santos, C. Wickens, and L. Warren, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, October 2023.

About this Publication

This document is AN390, one of a series of the Department of Animal Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

C. Vasco, assistant professor, Equine Studies Program, Midway University; J. Dubeux, professor, forage agronomy, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center; E. Santos, assistant professor, Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science, University of Alberta; C. Wickens, associate professor and equine Extension specialist, UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences; and L. Warren, associate professor, UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Vasco, C., Dubeux, J., Santos, E., Wickens, C., & Warren, L. (2023). Acceptability of Rhizoma Peanut Forage by Horses and Its Benefits on Feeding Behavior. EDIS, 2023(6). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-an390-2023