Should I soak my horse's hay?
Hay should be soaked for no more than one hour. Longer soaking removes further nutrition, including protein, a large proportion of minerals and vitamins, all of which are really important to the horse.
PLEASE NOTE: the laboratory will be closed from Friday 19th December, reopening on Tuesday 6th January.
Please ensure samples are sent no later than Monday 15th December to ensure they can be tested before the closure.
Analysis kits purchased after the 10th December will not be shipped until the New Year.
Providing in depth nutrient analysis, including sugar, within 48 hours.
Analysis kits are sent out via Royal Mail and contain everything required including instructions, sample bag and prepaid postal envelope. Our Feed Line will also provide complimentary interpretation and discussion of your results. You will receive detailed results by return via email, usually within 48 hours. The results consist of the following criteria:
- Dry Matter
- Metabolisable Energy
- Acid Detergent Fibre
- Neutral Detergent Fibre
- Sugar
- Oil
- Crude protein
Also includes full analysis of the fermentation characteristics of the fibre.
Contact our Feed Line on 01728 604 008 for more information.
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