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Nonstructural Carbohydrates in Horse Pastures Video

This short University of Minnesota Extension video will help you understand nonstructural carbohydrates in horse pastures.

Author:
Dr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota
Publish date:
Jul 9, 2021

NSC in horse pastures video UMN Martinson — This short video by Dr. Krishona Martinson discusses nonstructural carbohydrates in cool-season grass pastures.

This short video discusses nonstructural carbohydrates in cool-season grass pastures, including how environment and management impact the accumulation and depletion of nonstructural carbohydrates.

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