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Alfalfa is the most common legume hay used in Central Kentucky. When the price per ton of various hays is similar, alfalfa is usually the best value because it has more nutrients. In addition, because alfalfa tends to be more palatable than other hay types, horses will usually waste less.
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Home » Categories » Animals & Pets » Horses / Livestock » Types of Hay For Horses » Printer Friendly; ... Types of Hay There are two main types of hay, they are: Meadow Hay; ; This hay comes from permanently layed pasture,this hay will contain rye grass, clover and herbs. This hay is quite soft to the touch.
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Selecting Quality Hay for Horses ... Selecting Quality Hay for Horses; ID-190 ... Hay cubes. Normally, hay cubes are 2 inch by 2 inch cubes and made from coarsely chopped hay. Cubes can be made from a variety of hay types and can be bagged and purchased with a composition guarantee on the bag.
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www.agry.purdue.edu/Ext/forages/publications/ID-190.htm
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EQUINE FACTS; Pasture and Hay for Horses ... Table II lists the major nutrient requirements for different types of horses. To properly balance the diet, the nutrient content of the forage and the concentrate in the diet must be determined.
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Perennial peanut hay is becoming popular with horse owners for use as a replacement or as an alternative to alfalfa. Rhizoma peanut (Arachis glabrata Benth.) is a perennial forage legume that has been used as a feed for animals due to its excellent nutritional value.
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www.flfarmandfeed.com/hay.html
www.flfarmandfeed.com/hay.html
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The aim of this study is to compare & contrast various types of hay, both single species & mixed crops, with regards to their suitability for performance horses. British & European grasses & legumes have been the main areas of this study, although some predominantly North American species have been included.
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www.tamaris.org.uk/equigen/hay.htm%20
www.tamaris.org.uk/equigen/hay.htm%20
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Hay types available from The Farm ... ; Mowing Hay ... We only cut in the spring to get the best quality. This hay is suitable for horses, sheep, beef cattle and dairy cattle...
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www.haybiz.com/hay_types.htm
www.haybiz.com/hay_types.htm
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Hay is the basic food of domestic horses. Only feed good quality hay to horses. ... The type of hay available varies according to the area you live in. Three basic types in Alberta are grass hay, alfalfa hay and grass/alfalfa mix. Common grasses are timothy and brome. Alfalfa has a higher protein content than grass.
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www.acreageequines.com/horsecare/horsecare1.htm
www.acreageequines.com/horsecare/horsecare1.htm
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Tradition plays a large role in the selection of feeds for horses. Hay producers can help educate horse people about what hays are most beneficial to horses in different life stages. Key Words: alfalfa hay, grass hay, horses, nutrient requirements;
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