Why isn’t Sulfur included in FeedXL?
Sulfur for horses
Sulfur is a critical part of all proteins and horses need it to create protein, particularly the protein of their hooves and hair!
If sulfur in your horse’s diet is so important, why isn’t it included in FeedXL?
We don’t include sulfur in horse diets in FeedXL because the chance of a deficiency is virtually zero. Forages contain enough sulfur, so that even if intake was reduced to just 1% of bodyweight, maintenance requirements would still be met.
It is possible that a diet based on straw could become sulfur deficient, but as long as you use FeedXL to make sure protein requirement is met, the assumption is that sulfur requirement will also be met.
By feeding the right amount of forage, you should be able to meet your horse’s sulfur requirement. Check out our blog on how much forage your horse really needs.
Interested in learning about protein and how it’s quality affects your horse? Read more in our blog Understanding Protein Quality
Do you have a question or comment? Do you need help with feeding?
We would love to welcome you to our FeedXL Horse Nutrition Facebook Group. Ask questions and have them answered by PhD and Masters qualified equine nutritionists and spend time with like-minded horse owners. It’s free!
Click here to join the FeedXL Horse Nutrition Facebook Group
