52. Protein Is Not Just Protein: Protein Quality in Horse Nutrition Explained

Podcast: Happy Horse Nutrition · MyHappy.Horse

Opublikowano: 2026-05-12

We talk a lot about protein in horse nutrition, especially for topline, growth, milk production and gut health, but the number on the feed bag is only the starting point. Two feeds can both say 16% protein on the bag, but they may not support your horse’s body in the same way. In this episode of the Happy Horse Nutrition Podcast, Dr Nerida explains protein quality in horses and why the crude protein percentage on a feed bag only tells part of the story. You’ll learn how amino acids work, why essential amin...