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EH Haylage aims to provide high quality, consistent products, which offer good value for money and is provided with a personal service.
EH Haylages are made from specially selected ryegrass varieties packed in bags of approximately 20kg , based on the sesonal dry matter.
EH Haylage Original is harvested early in the grass life cycle to produce higher than average energy and protein levels, but still with adequate fibre for good health. This is the best choice for working horses, competition horses and ponies, youngstock and breeding stock, and is useful for those that need to gain condition e.g. poor do-ers.
Typical Nutrient Analysis
Dry Matter 60-70%
Protein 8-11%
Estimated Energy 9-11MJ/kg
Crude Fibre 32-38%.
EH Hi-Fibre Haylage is cut later in the grass life cycle to give a higher fibre, moderate protein and energy product. Hi-Fibre is best suited for leisure horses and ponies, those at rest or convalescing and laminitis-prone horses and ponies.
Typical Nutrient Analysis
Dry Matter 65-75%
Protein 7-9%
Estimated Energy 7-9MJ/kg
Crude Fibre 35-42%.
You can learn more about the benefits and shortfalls of forage for horses in this article by Clare MacLeod an Independent Registered Equine Nutritionist.
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