Dr. Carey Williams: Choosing Quality Horse Hay | Ep. 163

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine, Dr. Carey Williams, Extension Specialist in Equine Management and Professor at Rutgers University, explains how to successfully manage horses on all forage diets. Practical guidance covers forage quality, hay analysis, pasture management, nutrient balance, grazing strategies, and supplementation decisions to support horse health and sustainable feeding practices. Listen now on all major platforms!

"All forage diets still require salt because natural forages and grains remain deficient in sodium chloride, making consistent salt availability essential for maintaining normal physiological function."

Meet the guest: Dr. Carey Williams is an Extension Specialist in Equine Management and Professor at Rutgers University, where she also serves as Interim Director of the Rutgers Equine Science Center. Her research focuses on equine nutrition, pasture management, sustainable grazing systems, horse metabolism, and practical feeding strategies that improve equine health. Listen to The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine featuring Dr. Carey Williams, available on all major platforms.

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What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:02) Introduction
• (03:00) Forage diet basics
• (06:05) Suitable horses
• (09:51) Nutrient deficiencies
• (17:33) Hay analysis
• (26:05) Pasture intake
• (36:30) Final Questions

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