Which hay has the most sugar?

Which hay has the most sugar?

Oat hay has thick tougher stalks that some horses will not eat. Oat hay tends to be higher in nitrates and also high in sugar (NSC), so this hay is not an option for insulin resistant horses.

How much starch is hay?

Hay #1: Starch, 2 percent; WSC, 12 percent; ESC, 8 percent.

Does alfalfa hay have high sugar?

I found this to be very puzzling since alfalfa is low in sugar and starch, even lower than most grass hays. Its high protein content, however, makes it more caloric, which can be a problem for IR horses that need to lose weight.

Is clover hay high in sugar?

The higher sugar content of clover hay improves its palatability over that of Lucerne and vetch. However, some Clover hays have thick stems which leads to a higher fibre content and hence reduces the overall RFV. Protein hay can be a great alternative to feeding hay.

What hay is best for Laminitic horses?

grass hay
Forage: High quality grass hay is the ideal forage for a horse prone to laminitis.

What is the sugar content of hay?

Timothy hay is considered a medium sugar hay. This warm-season grass measures at the low end of the normal range for ethanol soluble carbohydrates, measuring between 4.7 percent and 10.9 percent.

Is Timothy Hay good for horses?

Horse owners have found that Timothy hay promotes a shiny coat, good digestion, bowel regularity, and a healthy weight. It is also excellent for colic prone, protein-sensitive, and obese horses.

Is beet pulp good for Laminitic horses?

Laminitis horses often cannot tolerate alfalfa so using a pure unmollased beet pulp is a good choice. Beet pulp can absorb 4 times its dry weight in water, which results in a high volume but low calorie meal and a good way to get extra water and supplements into the horse.

How long should you soak hay to remove sugar?

Soak hay for 30 to 60 minutes to reduce the sugar it contains. Don’t soak the hay longer or you’ll risk leaching beneficial nutrients. Soaking hay to remove sugars that can exacerbate metabolic conditions such as insulin resistance takes more time.

What is the most nutritious hay for horses?

Timothy hay is one of the most popular hays fed to horses. It can be quite expensive, depending on whether it has to be shipped long distances. Timothy must be harvested in the pre- or early-bloom stage to ensure a high nutrient content.