Resources: Hay and Forage

Get expert insight and tips about hay and forage for horses, including help identifying good vs. bad hay, the impact of hay on horse health, details about the role of beet pulp and haylage in feed, and more.

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Evaluating Your Horse’s Hay Quality

How much does the nutritional value of hay vary? The nutritional value of hay and forage can vary greatly due to several factors, including: Type of Hay: There are many different types of hay depending on the location it’s grown ...

Hay Quality: Good vs. Bad

Nettie R. Liburt, MS, PhD Long-stem fiber in a horse’s diet is critical to maintain healthy gut function by promoting motility and microbial balance1. However, finding quality hay can be a challenge, depending on time of year and geography. Laboratory ...

Forage Alternatives for Horses

The past two years have been very difficult for many farmers, including hay farmers. In 2011, excessive rain and flooding resulted in the inability to cut hay, or made it extremely difficult to dry freshly cut grass appropriately for baling. ...

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