Do's and Don't of Soaking Horse Feed & Hay
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Show Notes
This episode discusses the importance and methodologies of soaking feed for horses. The conversation highlights several reasons why owners might soak feed, including preventing choke, aiding horses with poor or missing teeth, and managing metabolic issues through reducing sugar intake in hay.
Dr. Nicole Rambo provides detailed advice on how to properly soak pelleted and textured horse feeds, hay pellets, and beet pulp, emphasizing the need to avoid nutrient loss and prevent mold and bacteria growth. She also covers the significance of monitoring soaked feed in various climates and offers tips on handling hay for metabolic horses, suggesting alternatives like tested low-NSC forages and stressing the importance of post-soaking care to ensure safety and nutritional adequacy. The episode wraps up by acknowledging the reality of choke in horses, stressing thorough post-feeding checks to catch and manage choke incidents quickly.
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