The Benefits of Hay Treated by Breathevia Hay System
Even the best quality hay contains dust particles as well as bacteria, mold, yeast and fungal spores.
Whether it is to treat your horse for respiratory disease or as a preventative measure, feeding dust-free hay is a priority for your horse's lung health.
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Here are some of the benefits of Breathevia Hay System:
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Up to 99% reduction in breathable allergens
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Optimal preservation of nutrients
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Better digestibility of hay
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A starch-free food source that could reduce the risk of colic
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Quick and easy to use – processes hay in less than 15 minutes
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Conservation of enriched hay for up to 3 months
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Waterless and steamless process for ease of use in winter
Benefits for asthmatic horses
Rather than trying to mask symptoms like most other types of medical treatments or more natural types like expectorants, Nutri-foin focuses its efforts on eliminating respiratory problems at the source.
By neutralizing the very cause of the problem, i.e. the microscopic particles contained in the hay that form during the drying process, the immune system is prevented from reacting. This means that swelling of the lung alveoli, coughing, lack of elasticity of the lungs, reduction in the lungs' ability to oxygenate the body and all other symptoms disappear.
Feed preferences and ration management in horses
✔️ Preference for short fibers
Horses show a marked interest in short fibers, particularly by grazing near areas of refusal. (Photos or videos can illustrate this natural tendency.)
✔️ Hay uniformity
Consistent feed reduces sorting and waste. This promotes regular and complete consumption.
✔️ Ease of chewing
Older horses or those with impaired teeth benefit from softer hay that is better suited to their chewing capacity.
✔️ Incentive to eat
For more picky or older horses, adding palatable ingredients like apples, molasses, or other tasty foods can stimulate appetite.
To ensure a well-balanced ration:
Mix first and second cut
Combine old and new hay
Combine grasses and legumes
Incorporate hay and straw
For an improved ration; added this directly into the Nutri-Foin process:
Minerals
Powdery ingredients like soybean meal or ground flaxseed
Legumes such as alfalfa
Beet pulp
Or add ingredients according to your horse's needs
Feed uniformity improves performance and health in several other livestock:
Dairy and beef cattle
Pigs
Sheep
Dairy and beef goats
Chickens
Fiber digestibility
Whole potato or fried?
Chopping your hay is like cutting a potato into chips to fry it.
Obviously if you put a whole potato in a deep fryer it would take much longer to cook than if you cut it into fries or cubes.
By reducing the size of the pieces, you allow the oil to cook the food added to it more quickly and efficiently. The same principle applies to hay and stomach acid.
Its main role is to break down food in order to promote better digestion and better assimilation of nutrients once they reach the stomach.
Tips to avoid being overweight
Providing hay at will remains essential for the well-being of horses:
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Prevention of gastric ulcers
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Better concentration at work
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Reduction of aggression and conflicts in herds
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Reduction of behavioral disorders and tics
However, to limit energy intake while preserving these benefits, several strategies can be implemented:
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Use hay cut late in the season, which is less rich in nutrients but still satisfactory from a mechanical and digestive point of view.
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Incorporate straw (oat or wheat) into rations to dilute the energy value while providing good volume
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Use older hay, which retains its fiber role while having reduced nutritional content
Storage period
Hay can be stored for up to 3 months without affecting its nutritional value. After this time, it may begin a gradual oxidation process, but this does not prevent its consumption.
What about winter? Frost does not affect the texture or shelf life of hay.
