Companion Animals

Horse Nutrition Welfare Research

Research confirms high-forage diets with minimal cereal supplementation better match horse gut physiology reducing gastric ulcer risk.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in horse nutrition welfare research
Millions of animals benefit from better companion animals welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Forage-focused feeding reduces ulcer risk and improves horse gut welfare.

What You Can Do

Maximise forage provision and minimise cereal feeds
Provide ad libitum forage access where possible
Discuss nutrition with an equine nutritionist for performance horses
Learn about horse gut physiology to inform feeding decisions