![]() ![]() “Certain sugars and fructan identified during chemical analysis quantify the carbohydrate content of forages, and these are called water-soluble carbohydrates,” explained Catherine Whitehouse, M.S., a nutritionist for Kentucky Equine Research. Soaking hay reduces water-soluble carbohydrates (WSC) more than steaming.When inhaled, the particles can stimulate hypersensitivity in your horse’s airways, contributing to inflammatory airway disease. These particles originate from bacteria, molds, fungal spores, organic dust, minute plant structures, and insect fragments. Soaking and steaming reduce respirable dust particles significantly, sometimes completely. ![]() ![]() Check out this list of considerations when deciding what’s best for your horse. Choosing which way to prepare hay depends on several factors, including expense, ease of operation and, most importantly, the horse’s health needs. Some horses require steamed or soaked hay for their well-being. ![]()
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