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57. Hay Belly in Horses
FromMad Barn Academy
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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Nov 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
A large, round belly doesn’t always mean your horse is overweight. Some horses have a hay belly that makes them appear pregnant, yet they may struggle to maintain enough body condition to cover their ribs.
While multiple factors contribute to abdominal distention in horses, poor hindgut fermentation of high-fibre, low-quality forage is the primary culprit.
These horses may not be getting enough energy and protein from their diet, leading to poor topline and body condition. Dietary changes or gut support are necessary to get rid of the hay belly.
This podcast will review the causes of hay belly in horses and discuss how a balanced feeding program can prevent it.
Read more: https://madbarn.ca/hay-belly-in-horses/
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Mad Barn Academy is dedicated to supporting horse owners and equine practitioners through research, training and education. Visit us at https://madbarn.com for more resources, videos and articles.
While multiple factors contribute to abdominal distention in horses, poor hindgut fermentation of high-fibre, low-quality forage is the primary culprit.
These horses may not be getting enough energy and protein from their diet, leading to poor topline and body condition. Dietary changes or gut support are necessary to get rid of the hay belly.
This podcast will review the causes of hay belly in horses and discuss how a balanced feeding program can prevent it.
Read more: https://madbarn.ca/hay-belly-in-horses/
_______________________________
Mad Barn Academy is dedicated to supporting horse owners and equine practitioners through research, training and education. Visit us at https://madbarn.com for more resources, videos and articles.
Released:
Nov 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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