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For an explanation about the physical characteristics reported in the next table, please refer to the document Evaluation Guidelines for Hays for Horses (pdf).

Physical Characteristics

Equine Digestible Energy and Crude Protein Content

Comments

This looks like very good hay to feed horses because it is soft and sweet smelling grass. It will be attractive to the horse and will also provide very good nutrition (confirmed when knowing the energy and protein content through lab analysis). The only problem is the little mold it has, and therefore it should not be fed to horses. Some molds can be toxic and you would need to test for specific types to be sure it is safe to feed to your horse.

• Click here to read tables with energy and protein requirements and expected feed consumption of various types of horses (pdf).
• More detailed information of nutrient composition of this hay and how it meets the requirements of a horse.