Fibre, protein and sugar in Timothy grass
As our growers shut down their dryers for winter, we’re able to review what has been another challenging year for forage production.
A high fibre Timothy Grass chop. Harvested at a mature stage for naturally low sugars.
- Superior high fibre
- Low protein & low sugar
- Free from straw & additives
Suitable For
- Bulking out feeds
- Metabolic issues
- Box rest
- Partial or full hay replacer
- Feeding Dampened
p
4 - 11
f
25-35
s
<11
t
<0.5
l
Feeding Instructions
Timothy Chop should be fed dampened.
Use up to 1kg a day per 100kg bodyweight, i.e. 5kg per day for a 500kg horse.
As with any new feed, introduce gradually over a week. Feed according to requirements and condition.
A level Stubbs bowl scoop = 0.2kg (dry weight) approximately
Composition
100% Dried Timothy Grass
Nutrients
All products are natural and seasonal variations can occur, the packaging of each product will detail the typical analysis which is relevant to the batch/cut within the bag. Below are this product's specification ranges to give an indication of the seasonal variations that can occur for this product.
Specification Ranges
| Crude Fat (Oil) % | 1-3 | % | |
| Crude Ash % | 5 - 10 | % | |
| Crude Protein % | 4 - 11 | % | |
| Crude Fibre % | 25-35 | % | |
| Sugar % | <11 | % | |
| Starch % | <0.5 | % | |
| Digestible Energy | Low | 8 - 10 | MJ/kg |
Vitamins & Minerals
We do not add vitamins as the forages themselves have them naturally occurring, often in their precursor form, so the packaging of each forage product details average vitamin & mineral figures produced by the British Association of Green Crop Driers to give an indication of the levels found within Lucerne or Grass. However, Simple System undertakes mineral analysis every two years or when/if the source of the product is changed. Below are the most up to date figures specific to this product.
Major Minerals
| Calcium % | 0.41 |
| Phosphorus % | 0.17 |
| Sodium % | 0.02 |
| Potassium % | 2 |
| Magnesium % | 0.06 |
| Chloride % | 0.91 |
| Sulphur % | 0.12 |
Minor Minerals
| Copper mg/kg | 4 |
| Manganese mg/kg | 31 |
| Zinc mg/kg | 16 |
| Iron mg/kg | 44 |
| Selenium mg/kg | <0.1 |
Perfect Partners to Timothy Chop
Please select one of the categories below for appropriate companions to Timothy Chop
Cooked full fat linseed, ready to feed. A valuable source of essential Omega 3.
Mature Timothy Grass compressed into 1kg grass blocks, feed whole & dry to mimic grazing.
Premium 6mm high fibre grass pellets, providing all the benefits of summer grass, all year round.
Made from lucerne and festive peppermint. A natural and healthy Christmas treat for your horse.
A natural source of European rock salt, for adding to feed or water, helping to replenish salts lost in work or travelling.
Sieved lucerne chop ideal for all equines, especially those looking to lose weight.
Premium 6mm high fibre grass pellets, providing all the benefits of summer grass, all year round.
Premium 6mm high protein grass pellets, providing all the benefits of spring grass.
Premium grass chop with cold pressed linseed oil.
FAQ
Is this a grass chaff for horses?
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