Nutrition and Convenience in Cube Form
University of Kentucky Kentucky Equine Research Incorporated
“This research, done by the University of Kentucky, outlines the many advantages of feeding cubes as a horses main source of forage. These many advantages include: a uniform nutrient profile, less forage wastre, easy portion control, reduced dust, ease of storage and travel, and more. This research also outlines the relativley few disadvantages of feeding cubes in order to provide a well rounded, information rich document.”
Dust & Mold
Dr. Andrew Clarke, S.Raymond, E. Curtis University of Guelph, Ontario, CA
Investigation of the Respirable Dust from Three Forage Types
“This research indicated that the feeding of Bio-Cube® Alfalfa Cubes as forage would lower the respirable challenge to the horse, Alfalfa cubes would be recommended for a horse with COPD or a horse recovering from respiratory infection or in any situation where the air quality is in question.”
Alfamaize Digestibility
Dr. J.H. Burton, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, CA
Determination of Digestibility of Dried Alfalfa-Whole Plant Corn Cube for Horses
“(Alfamaize) could quite sucessfully serve as the sole source of roughage for a horse. Alfamaize provides an excellent source of macronutrients from a forage source, including energy, protein, calcium, phosphates, fibre, potassium and magnesium.”
Alfamaize Nutrition
Drs. P. Gibbs and G. Potter Texas A&M University
Comparative Feeding Value of Cubed Alfalfa: Corn Plant Product as an Exclusive Diet for Horses
“Most importantly, glucose concentrations were found to be significantly higher at 1 minute post exercise. This means the horse is less likely to fatigue as quickly”
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