Model: EQB1692Colour: Black
The small holed haynet makes a significant difference to rate of intake. The way in which forage is eaten is just as important as the amount of forage given. Feeding patterns are one of the risk factors for digestive disorders and a difficult aspect to manage, especially when the horse is stabled for prolonged periods, for example overnight.
In a field based observational study looking at 10 horses and 10 ponies fed forage from the floor, a 6cm holed net, or a 3cm holed net, the feed/forage intake rate of horses and ponies using the 3cm net resulted in a more consistent hourly intake pattern. The 3cm net also prolonged feeding time by up to 30% across the group.
A small holed haynet can help reduce the total amount eaten as well as prolonging the time taken to consume a set amount of forage. For many horses, a controlled calorie intake also means less time spent eating, which impacts on digestive health and general well-being. As horses are designed for multiple meals per day, using a small holed haynet is an easy way of working towards a more natural feeding pattern for your horse or pony, whilst carefully reducing the amount eaten in a 24-hour period.
Smarter fibre feeding to support a healthy horse, the PortionPacer Haynet allows you to take control of your horse’s diet with tested feed rates and known fill sizes.
THE FEATURES:
- Ideal for weight and dietary management of all horses
- Helps reduce wastage compared to floor fed hay
- Can improve wellbeing by reducing the amount of time your horse is without food
- Made from long lasting, strong Polypropylene woven into a knotless design
- Fully recyclable at home at the end of its long life