Does Hay Stretcher Put Weight on Horses?

One pound of IMPACT® HAY STRETCHER can replace 1 to 2 lbs of hay consumed by your horse. If using as a complete feed to replace all forage and feed in your horse's diet, recommended amounts of IMPACT® HAY STRETCHER are shown below in pounds. ... Start with the amount shown for your horse's body weight.

When should I feed my hay stretcher?

Hay Stretcher can be fed when hay quality is poor or when supplies are limited. Hay Stretcher can also be fed along with a grain ration when additional fiber and lower starch content is desired to help promote good digestive flow and function.

What is the difference between hay stretcher and hay pellets?

Hay Stretcher is a pellet with a nutritional profile similar to grass hay, but slightly lower in fiber and higher in energy. It may be used to replace up to half the hay in an animal's diet on a pound-for-pound basis.

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