<p><strong><strong><img src="http://pc-horse.com/images-joomla/guides/minus.png" alt="minus" style="vertical-align: middle;" />&nbsp; Too little Protein<br /></strong></strong></p>
<p>When too little protein is fed, slow growth and poor development can be expected in young horses. Breeding mares will produce small and weak newborn and a low rate of milk production. Reduced muscle mass and achievements in competitions can be expected.</p>
<p>Lack of protein may lead to reduced appetite, weak hooves and a dull coat. When feeds are analysed for crude protein, some non-protein compounds which may have low nutritive value will also be included. Digestible crude protein is therefore better.</p>
<p><strong>Recommendation</strong>: Good sources of protein include fish meal, soybean meal and concentrate mixtures with a high protein content. Study the alternatives presented in your program. Early cut clover hay, young grass, alfalfa and haylage are high in protein.</p>
<p><strong><strong><img src="http://pc-horse.com/images-joomla/guides/plus.png" alt="plus" style="vertical-align: middle;" />&nbsp; Too much Protein<br /></strong></strong></p>
<p>Expensive and unneccesary. Can be detrimental for young growing horses and lead to reduced performance in competition horses.</p>
<p><strong>Recommendation</strong>: Select feeds (concentrate mixes) with a lower protein content. In particular look out for high protein feeds like fish meal and soybean meal. You may have to restrict grazing especially in spring.</p>
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