Jon Padgham
Jon Padgham is a freelance writer and works as an equine nutritionist for D&L Farm and Home in Aubrey, Texas. He obtained his master’s degree in horse nutrition from Kansas State University in 2001.
Articles by Jon Padgham
High Blister Beetle Numbers Reported in Texas
July 09, 2012
Reports indicate a higher than usual number of blister beetles, which are toxic to horses, in some areas. Read More
Premium or Economy Feed
December 01, 2008
Look at cost per day, not cost per bag.
When evaluating a feeding program it is vital to know how to calculate cost per head per day. To find the price per pound of feed, divide the cost of the bag by its weight. Do the Read More
7 Tips for Selecting and Feeding a Complete Feed
November 01, 2008
What you should know before you make the switch.
When good-quality hay or forage is unavailable, or when the horse can no longer consume hay, horse owners have the option of utilizing what is termed a "complete feed" to Read More
