Hay

Understanding hay analyses: Why laboratory values for sugar, protein, and ash vary significantly and how this affects ration calculations for horses.

Is grass seed hay a good roughage for horses? We take a look at the production and nutritional values of common varieties.

Is teff hay a good solution for horses with EMS & obesity? We check nutritional values, production, and pros and cons for you.

Is hay really too low in protein for horses? Explore forage intake, amino acid balance, lysine importance, and when supplementation is needed.

Learn why high iron levels in hay do not necessarily mean iron overload in horses. Understand NRC guidelines, absorption, and the real risks.

Are automatic hay-feeding systems worth it? Find out why hay dispensers often create more problems than they solve — and which alternatives work better.

The summer of 2024 is currently extremely rainy in most regions. This brings with it some pitfalls for the hay harvest.

You get high-quality hay when it is stored correctly—this includes allowing the hay to cure properly ➔

Time-controlled hay feeders compared with unrestricted hay and slow feeders ▶︎ New research results in horse feeding!

Disinfectant for hay ► Is sodium hypochlorite safe or harmful for horses? ► Read more in our SANOANIMAL article✓

Are automatic hay feeders beneficial to horses and stable owners? ► Read more in our SANOANIMAL article✓

Why do horses need continuous hay feeding? ► Why can meal feeding be harmful? ► Read more in our SANOANIMAL article✓

What should hay be like for my young horse? We explain what to look out for and the best way to feed hay.

The weather invites you to spend a lot of time in the stables, but the temperatures usually prevent you from doing anything too sporty - unless you can ride to the swimming lake. But of course you can organise a lot of fun and games with your horse....

It smells good and looks nice. But what´s in the hay? Sanoanimal explains what hay analyses reveal and what is important for my horse.

Good-quality hay, harvested properly and stored under optimal conditions — and yet, sometime between January and March, it still turns mouldy?

Here we explain what types of fibre are contained in hay, what the horse needs and how to recognise this.

Proper hay storage is very important, as spoiled, mouldy hay can lead to severe and long-lasting health issues for your horse.

Hay quality and whether it is suitable as horse feed cannot always be recognised at first glance or smell.

Many equestrians believe their horses wouldn´t do well on adlib hay. We disagree! Here´s all the benefits of 24/7 hay feeding.

The sugar content in hay plays an important role in horse feeding We show you how to determine the sugar content yourself.

Good quality hay is the be-all and end-all when feeding horses, but what should you do if mould has formed in the hay storage?