Bagdad Roller Mills News provided by KER

Equine nutrition research, feed manufacturing guidelines, and digital marketing were among the topics covered at the recent Kentucky Equine Research (KER) Team Member Short Course at the KER Research Farm and Training Center in Versailles, Ky.

Team Members are feed manufacturers who look to KER for the scientific knowledge, innovation, and experience necessary for them to produce competitive, top-of-the line feeds.

Nearly 70 attendees heard lectures on new equine nutrition research, global feed manufacturing and safety guidelines, ration evaluation and formulation, equine growth tracking, and marketing. Multiple lecture tracks allowed attendees to select a program tailored to their needs.

Team Members represented at this conference included:

• Associated Feed (California)
• Assurance Feed (Minnesota)
• Bagdad Roller Mills (Kentucky)
• Bartlett Milling Company (North Carolina)
• Bluegrass Horse Feeds (Ireland)
• Brooks Performance Feeds (Canada)
• Cache Commodities (Utah)
• CFC Farm & Home (Virginia)
• Equimix Ltda. (Brazil)
• Hallway Feeds (Kentucky)
• Hi-Pro (Jamaica)
• Himalayan Horse Feed (India)
• Je Il Feed Company (South Korea)
• Pennfield Equine Feed Technologies (Pennsylvania)
• Ridley AgriProducts (Australia)
• Saracen Horse Feeds (U.K.)
• Woodford Feed (Kentucky)

Representatives of numerous dealers and partners also attended.

International guests also toured many area attractions, including Coolmore's Ashford Stud, the Kentucky Horse Park, and Woodford Reserve, as well as attending the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.

When horsemen purchase a feed that has been scientifically formulated by the nutritionists at KER and produced at a KER Team Member's manufacturing facility, they can expect the best: the highest quality vitamin and mineral packages, the choicest ingredients, and the most stringent quality-control measures.

KER-formulated feeds are available through Team Member dealers and merchants. To locate one near you, visit our Team Member page.

Bagdad Roller Mills celebrated its 125th year of business on July 25, 2009. The company showcased its plant, including some of the oldest buildings, and retired workers were on hand to explain historic procedures and changes in production methods through the years. Vendors and clients enjoyed fresh-grilled food, live broadcasting by a local radio station, and tours of the mill.

As part of its commitment to serving the equine industry, Bagdad Roller Mills became a Kentucky Equine Research Team Member in 1995. At this time the company began installation of a new mixing and bagging line dedicated to producing state-of-the-art horse feeds. Bagdad Roller Mills is committed to providing clientele with a high-quality product, utilizing the most modern technology and research-based information available. The success of the mill has been based on prompt service, quality nutrition, and fair pricing.

Barney and Joe, a team of Belgian pulling horses handled by Oscar Ethington, won the Florida State Championship, and then traveled to Colorado to complete a pull of 10,000 pounds. At home in Pleasureville, Kentucky, these mammoth geldings enjoy 10% Sweet-As-Honey made by Team Member Bagdad Feeds.