Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Dr. Getty
Hi Molly,
Yes, horses can digest eggs, just like they can any other protein. However, since horses are herbivores and do not eat animal protein sources, I do not feel comfortable adding them to any large extent. If you can make the cookies without eggs, that would be ideal. If you need something to bind your ingredients, you can purchase some lecithin granules at a health food store -- the same emulsifier that is in egg yolks.
All the best,
Dr. Getty
