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FOCUS ARTICLE:
COPRA MEAL: Is it a good feed for horses?
Copra meal. It’s an interesting ingredient, made from the flesh of the coconut after a lot of the oil has been extracted.
Copra tends to divide people, with some horse owners loving it and some not a fan.
If it’s quality copra meal, regularly tested for aflatoxin (a mycotoxin that commonly contaminated copra meal) and not burnt during the drying/oil extraction process, then it is great stuff
EASY-TO READ, SCIENCE-BASED NUTRITION ARTICLES FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE
NUTRITION ARTICLES
BREEDING NUTRITION TOPICS
Feeding The Breeding StallionMay 7, 2020 - 8:55 am- Retained Placenta and Selenium DeficiencyOctober 23, 2019 - 6:08 am
- Don’t Forget the Milk!May 12, 2019 - 10:00 am
- Do Phytoestrogens Affect Mare Fertility?September 21, 2017 - 5:19 pm
- Feeding for Sound BonesJanuary 19, 2015 - 9:32 am
- Feeding the Lactating MareSeptember 18, 2014 - 11:17 am
- Raising an Orphan FoalAugust 17, 2014 - 11:06 am
- Feeding the WeanlingMarch 16, 2014 - 10:50 am
- Feeding Pregnant MaresDecember 26, 2010 - 11:39 am
DIGESTIVE FUNCTION & GUT HEALTH
- The One Tiny Change to How You Feed Your Horse That Could Make a BIG DifferenceNovember 12, 2022 - 9:42 am
- What Can You Do to Reduce the Risk of Colic?March 25, 2021 - 6:04 am
- Manure Score Chart: How to Quickly Check Your Horse’s Hindgut HealthMay 7, 2020 - 8:45 am
- Horse Digestive System: Equine Gut HealthFebruary 27, 2020 - 2:27 am
- How Stress Affects Your Horse’s GutOctober 26, 2019 - 6:46 am
- What You Should Know About Anaerobic Fungi in HorsesMarch 5, 2019 - 12:44 am
- Too Much Salt Might Be Killing Gut BacteriaJanuary 27, 2019 - 10:33 am
- The Link Between Regular Forage Meals and Gut HealthOctober 2, 2018 - 6:36 am
- The Impact of Proton Pump Inhibitors on Gut BacteriaSeptember 30, 2018 - 6:15 am
- Hindgut UlcersSeptember 23, 2018 - 3:55 am
- How to ‘Measure’ Gut HealthAugust 28, 2018 - 7:51 am
- Enzymes, What Do They Do for Your Horse?March 16, 2018 - 6:05 pm
- Meal Size: Why Should it Be Little and Often?April 21, 2017 - 11:33 am
- The Gastrointestinal Tract: The Key to Feeding Your HorseDecember 6, 2012 - 10:38 am
- Keeping the Hindgut HealthyJune 26, 2010 - 11:12 am
GASTRIC ULCERS
- Avoiding Gastric Ulcers in HorsesJuly 29, 2024 - 7:18 am
- Is There an Effect of Diet on Glandular Ulcers?June 27, 2023 - 4:34 pm
- Ulcer Medication + Bute: Is it safe?!April 22, 2021 - 5:15 am
- Is long term use of gastric ulcer drugs increasing your horse’s risk of ulcers?March 19, 2020 - 6:22 am
- Starch & Ulcers: What’s The Deal?September 6, 2019 - 7:05 am
- Why You Shouldn’t Feed Free Choice Hay to a Horse on Ulcer TreatmentSeptember 6, 2019 - 6:13 am
- Gastric Ulcer Medication for Horses and Their Effect on DigestionOctober 18, 2018 - 12:42 pm
- Avoiding Gastric Ulcers in HorsesOctober 4, 2009 - 10:48 am
DISEASE-RELATED TOPICS
- Allow grazing in the very early morning for horses prone to laminitisApril 14, 2022 - 8:46 am
- PSSM – how do the different forms affect how you should feed?April 29, 2021 - 3:49 am
- ACTH + PPID (formerly Cushing’s): What’s NewDecember 18, 2020 - 7:58 am
- Teff Hay for Laminitic HorsesJune 15, 2017 - 5:34 pm
- Feeding Sick or Injured HorsesNovember 18, 2014 - 12:38 pm
- BigheadMarch 1, 2012 - 10:54 am
- Feeding Horses That Tie UpAugust 1, 2011 - 10:14 am
- Feeding the Laminitic HorseMarch 12, 2010 - 1:58 pm
SPECIFIC SITUATIONS AND HORSE TYPES
- Feeding before and during competitionMay 14, 2022 - 5:58 am
- Drought Feeding: Keeping Your Horse HealthyDecember 12, 2018 - 7:54 am
- How to Feed a Horse That Won’t SweatNovember 22, 2018 - 7:41 am
- What to Do When Your Horse Won’t EatNovember 15, 2018 - 8:36 am
- What Should You Do if You Think Your Horse Has a Mycotoxin Problem?November 4, 2018 - 7:42 am
- What to Consider Before Adding a Mycotoxin Binder to Your Horse’s DietNovember 1, 2018 - 8:04 am
- How to Feed a Horse Confined to a StableOctober 16, 2018 - 9:27 am
- Feeding Horses with Worn Out TeethJuly 3, 2018 - 7:40 am
- Do You Have a Horse in Work That Goes Off Its Feed?December 20, 2017 - 4:34 pm
- Cold Weather and Calorie RequirementsOctober 13, 2017 - 8:54 am
- Feeding the ‘Off-The-Track’ ThoroughbredDecember 18, 2014 - 1:13 pm
- Feeding on the MoveJune 12, 2013 - 12:49 pm
- Feeding Senior HorsesMay 26, 2010 - 11:08 am
- Feeding the Easy KeeperJanuary 12, 2010 - 1:54 pm
- Feeding Horses in WinterSeptember 4, 2009 - 10:13 am
FEEDING FOR WEIGHT LOSS & WEIGHT GAIN
- Feeding Straw to Horses for Weight LossDecember 18, 2020 - 7:47 am
- How Much Should You Feed Your Horse in a Day?October 25, 2018 - 6:34 am
- How Do You Know if Your Horse is Getting Enough Feed?February 14, 2018 - 4:13 pm
- Feeding for Weight GainAugust 4, 2009 - 9:42 am
FORAGE TOPICS
- Why does FeedXL choose to utilize WSC instead of ESC when calculating NSC?June 5, 2023 - 12:52 pm
- Determining Pasture QualityApril 26, 2023 - 9:02 am
- Is Oaten Hay Bad for My Horse’s Teeth?January 21, 2022 - 10:58 am
- Straw as an Alternative Forage for Easy KeepersOctober 14, 2021 - 6:15 am
- Is Forage All a Horse Needs?May 22, 2019 - 5:50 am
- Setaria Grass and Bighead: What You Need to KnowJanuary 13, 2019 - 8:41 am
- Teff Hay vs Rhodes Grass HayJanuary 9, 2019 - 8:48 am
- Do High Sugar Forages Make Horses Fatter?October 17, 2018 - 12:30 pm
- Soft Manure in Horses on Fresh Lucerne/Alfalfa Hay? Try This!October 16, 2018 - 7:13 pm
- Teff Hay for HorsesSeptember 5, 2018 - 8:02 am
- How Much Forage Your Horse Really NeedsMay 3, 2018 - 7:10 am
- Cold Weather? Hay is Like Your Horse’s HeaterDecember 27, 2017 - 4:20 pm
- Mycotoxin Binders: Do They Work on Pasture Toxins?February 19, 2015 - 12:47 pm
- Feeding for the SeasonJuly 17, 2014 - 10:05 am
- Spring & Autumn PasturesMay 12, 2013 - 12:18 pm
- Identifying Pastures Part 2: Bighead GrassesJuly 4, 2012 - 1:54 pm
- Identifying Pastures: Part 1March 1, 2012 - 10:26 am
SPOTLIGHT ON FEED INGREDIENTS
- Why Sugar Beet Pulp Is SuperApril 14, 2022 - 9:29 am
- Is Copra Meal a Good Feed For Horses?September 16, 2021 - 7:46 am
- What is the Safest Form of Flaxseed – Whole, Ground, Heat Treated or Oil?December 10, 2020 - 10:30 am
- Psyllium HusksMay 7, 2020 - 8:52 am
- Are Soybean Hulls Safe For Horses?August 20, 2019 - 3:10 am
- Grain Free Horse Feed: What Does it Actually Mean?November 9, 2018 - 11:49 am
- How Long Should You Boil Barley or Corn?December 22, 2017 - 4:28 pm
- Benefits of Oats for HorsesAugust 1, 2017 - 5:31 pm
- Chickpeas For Horses: Should They Be Cooked First?March 16, 2017 - 11:34 am
- Herbs: Where Do They Fit in Your Horse’s Diet?January 6, 2013 - 11:32 am
- How to Choose a High Quality Horse FeedMay 1, 2012 - 12:17 pm
- Garlic for Horses: Should You Feed It?March 1, 2012 - 11:00 am
- Feeding FlaxseedAugust 1, 2011 - 10:06 am
- Seaweed for Horses: Miracle Supplement or Massive Con?January 26, 2011 - 11:42 am
- Grains for Horses: Cooked or Uncooked?October 26, 2010 - 11:34 am
- Alfalfa (Lucerne) Hay: Friend or Foe?December 12, 2009 - 1:51 pm
SPECIFIC NUTRIENTS
- Determining Your Forage Selenium Levels in FeedXLMarch 7, 2024 - 1:04 pm
- Vitamin K for HorsesAugust 25, 2022 - 7:06 am
- Choosing a Quality Electrolyte for Your HorseAugust 25, 2022 - 6:05 am
- Why isn’t Sulfur included in FeedXL?April 28, 2022 - 7:44 am
- Vitamin B12 – Do horses need it in their diet?April 22, 2022 - 6:51 am
- What are the Symptoms of Mineral Deficiency in Horses?July 15, 2021 - 5:12 am
- Magnesium Oxide for HorsesMarch 27, 2019 - 9:32 am
- Iron: Is There a Link to Laminitis?February 26, 2019 - 5:52 am
- Iron for Horses: Could Forage Be Enough?January 21, 2019 - 10:07 am
- What You Should Know About Phosphorus and PhytateOctober 24, 2018 - 5:43 am
- Vitamin C for Horses?October 9, 2018 - 7:25 am
- Diet Lacking in Vitamin E?July 2, 2018 - 7:28 am
- Vitamin B6 for HorsesAugust 31, 2017 - 5:24 pm
- What Is an Organic Mineral?August 29, 2017 - 5:28 pm
- Oil for Horses: Good or Bad?April 16, 2014 - 11:13 am
- Does Your Horse Need Electrolytes?January 16, 2014 - 10:30 am
- The Importance of Fibre for HorsesNovember 13, 2013 - 12:30 pm
- Protein: Can You Feed Too Much?October 13, 2013 - 12:03 pm
- Magnesium for Horses: Which Form is Best?July 13, 2013 - 8:15 am
- Understanding Protein Quality in Horse FeedOctober 6, 2012 - 8:39 am
NUTRITION AND BEHAVIOUR
- Should You Feed More to a Horse That Feels Tired and Lazy?December 29, 2017 - 4:13 pm
- Gut Bacteria, Vitamin B1, and Behaviour: Are They Linked?December 19, 2017 - 4:55 pm
- Feeding the ‘Pony Club’ MountDecember 13, 2013 - 1:15 pm
- Pasture: Is it Affecting Behaviour?March 10, 2013 - 2:02 pm
- Feeding for Calm BehaviourJuly 1, 2011 - 9:44 am
MUSCLE & COAT
- Sunbleaching or Sweat?January 20, 2019 - 9:49 am
- Copper & Coat ColorDecember 18, 2018 - 6:25 am
- Who Wants More Muscle? Part 2October 18, 2017 - 5:07 pm
- Who Wants More Muscle? Part 1October 17, 2017 - 5:13 pm
- Building ToplineJuly 4, 2009 - 9:21 am
- Feeding for a Brilliant Coat ShineJune 4, 2009 - 9:00 am
EXERCISE & RECOVERY
- Why Salty Water Might Help Keep Your Endurance Horse HydratedAugust 25, 2022 - 6:59 am
- Our 3 Best Tips for Feeding The Endurance Horse Between LoopsAugust 25, 2022 - 6:46 am
- 5 Tips for Feeding the Endurance HorseJune 3, 2022 - 4:30 am
- Adjusting the Amount of Feed You Give Your Horse From Day to DayOctober 14, 2018 - 9:21 am
- Using Heart Rates to Measure FitnessJune 17, 2014 - 9:46 am
- Feeding Your Horse After ExerciseSeptember 26, 2010 - 11:26 am
- Feeding Horses Before ExerciseJuly 26, 2010 - 11:16 am
FEEDXL TIPS
- How to Add Costs in FeedXLMarch 9, 2023 - 8:22 am
- Is FeedXL Based on the NRC ‘Nutrient Requirements of Horses’?September 29, 2022 - 3:51 am
- How to Know if You Are Underfeeding or Overfeeding Your Horse (& What to Do About It)September 13, 2022 - 8:51 am
- Why Forage Is the Most Important Part of Your Horse’s DietAugust 27, 2022 - 5:47 am
- Are You Feeding Your Horse Unnecessary Supplements?July 16, 2020 - 6:22 am
- The Danger of Feeding Just Enough to Maintain BodyweightJuly 5, 2020 - 6:22 am
- What to Do When a Hay Only Diet Is Not Enough for Your HorseJune 20, 2020 - 6:26 am
- What are you ACTUALLY feeding?June 11, 2020 - 6:16 am
- Why a Forage Only Diet Might Not Be Enough for Your HorseApril 22, 2020 - 5:10 am
- How to Account for a Hay Slow Feeder in FeedXLMarch 28, 2020 - 3:41 am
- How to Find the Right Feed to Fix Your Horse’s DietMarch 27, 2020 - 7:43 am
- How to Find the Right Supplement to Fix Your Horse’s DietMarch 27, 2020 - 7:36 am
- How to Measure Pasture Intake When Your Horse Wears a Grazing MuzzleMarch 10, 2020 - 7:24 am
- Should I Enter Ingredients in FeedXL as Wet or Dry Weight?March 6, 2020 - 9:08 am
- Building Your Horse’s Diet: The Easy WayDecember 6, 2019 - 3:37 am
- How to Check If Everything You’ve Entered into FeedXL Is AccurateDecember 3, 2019 - 3:28 am
- Accurate Information In, Accurate Diets OutNovember 29, 2019 - 3:09 am
- Missing Data in FeedXL? What Now…?October 8, 2019 - 8:06 am
- How to Add ‘Free Choice Hay’ to FeedXLAugust 21, 2019 - 5:23 am
- Q. Do You Need to Get Every Nutrient to 100% On The FeedXL Graph?August 6, 2019 - 12:29 pm
FREE NUTRITION RESOURCES
- Feeding For Behaviour EbookJune 29, 2022 - 6:57 am
- Free Masterclass: Feeding the 100 Mile Endurance HorseJune 3, 2022 - 5:26 am
- Free Masterclass: How to Prevent Gastric UlcersMarch 31, 2021 - 6:40 am
- The Vet’s Guide to Feeding the Laminitic EbookMarch 19, 2021 - 6:13 am
- Free Gastric Ulcer Risk QuizMarch 19, 2021 - 5:00 am
- Safely Feeding the Laminitic EbookMarch 19, 2021 - 4:37 am
- 5 Steps to Simple Diets EbookMarch 19, 2021 - 3:38 am
- Free Guide to Laboratories To Test Your Forage, Soil and Water (Worldwide)March 19, 2021 - 3:06 am
- Free Masterclass: 5 Ways To Reduce Your Feeding CostsDecember 2, 2020 - 4:24 pm
OTHER
- How to Calculate Your Horse’s Body WeightNovember 15, 2023 - 2:53 am
- How to Treat Free Fecal WaterMarch 13, 2019 - 1:01 am
- Grazing MuzzlesFebruary 6, 2019 - 10:45 am
- Is Grain Free/Low Sugar, Low Starch Always the Way to Go for Horses?October 7, 2018 - 7:21 am
- Gut Bacteria and Human HealthOctober 4, 2018 - 7:08 am
- Trypsin Inhibitor in SoybeanFebruary 23, 2018 - 5:53 pm
- Do Ulcer Medications Affect Skeletal Health in Horses?November 1, 2017 - 4:59 pm
- Joint Supplements: Are They Beneficial?February 15, 2017 - 11:37 am
- Complete Feeds vs Balancer Pellets: Choosing a Feeding MethodNovember 12, 2009 - 1:19 pm
- Bodyweight Estimation: Which Method Is Best?April 28, 2009 - 12:16 pm
- Why Body Condition Score?March 1, 2009 - 12:10 pm
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