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Dry Matter vs As Fed: Why It Matters for Horse Nutrition

What Is “Dry Matter” and “As Fed”?

Understanding the difference between “as fed” and “dry matter” helps explain why pasture, hay and haylage can’t be compared by weight alone. It’s also the reason nutritionists evaluate feeds on a dry matter basis when assessing whether a horse’s diet is meeting its nutrient requirements.