Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Hay quality is crucial for meeting your horse's nutritional needs. In this video, we break down how to interpret a hay analysis report, including key nutrients and their importance for creating a balanced feeding program. Learn how to evaluate hay for digestible energy, crude protein, fiber levels, and minerals, and understand the difference between "as-fed" and "dry matter" values.
Topics covered:
- How to use nutrient profiles to supplement your horse's diet
- The role of non-structural carbohydrates, calcium, and phosphorus
- Comparing hay quality using relative feed value (RFV)
- Practical tips for feeding hay based on your horse’s class and requirements
Whether you're a new horse owner or an experienced manager, understanding hay analysis will help you make better feeding decisions and ensure your horses stay healthy and well-nourished.
For detailed resources on pasture management, visit the University of Kentucky Forages website: https://forages.ca.uky.edu
#HorseNutrition #HayAnalysis #EquineManagement #ForageQuality
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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment serves the people of Kentucky and the world, through unparalleled teaching, transformative research and relevant service to farms, families and communities. The college proudly continues to build upon its land grant tradition with a strong commitment to improve lives and to build a sustainable future. Learn more: ca.uky.edu
Apply and start your future in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment: students.ca.uky.edu/future-students
The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service provides practical education you can trust to help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. Find an office near you: extension.ca.uky.edu
Hay quality is crucial for meeting your horse's nutritional needs. In this video, we break down how to interpret a hay analysis report, including key nutrients and their importance for creating a balanced feeding program. Learn how to evaluate hay for digestible energy, crude protein, fiber levels, and minerals, and understand the difference between "as-fed" and "dry matter" values.
Topics covered:
- How to use nutrient profiles to supplement your horse's diet
- The role of non-structural carbohydrates, calcium, and phosphorus
- Comparing hay quality using relative feed value (RFV)
- Practical tips for feeding hay based on your horse’s class and requirements
Whether you're a new horse owner or an experienced manager, understanding hay analysis will help you make better feeding decisions and ensure your horses stay healthy and well-nourished.
For detailed resources on pasture management, visit the University of Kentucky Forages website: https://forages.ca.uky.edu
#HorseNutrition #HayAnalysis #EquineManagement #ForageQuality
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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment serves the people of Kentucky and the world, through unparalleled teaching, transformative research and relevant service to farms, families and communities. The college proudly continues to build upon its land grant tradition with a strong commitment to improve lives and to build a sustainable future. Learn more: ca.uky.edu
Apply and start your future in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment: students.ca.uky.edu/future-students
The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service provides practical education you can trust to help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. Find an office near you: extension.ca.uky.edu
