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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

Appearance is not attractive; seed heads indicate very mature forage and it is little rough, but sweet smelling. Unless the horse eats the full amount required, it may need a little energy and protein supplementation. Mineral/vitamin mix is always recommended, much more so with such mature hay.

• 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.