The benefits of long fiber hay for horses?
Unlike any other ruminant, the horse needs to meticulously chew each mouthful of food before swallowing it.
In fact, the mouth plays a fundamental physiological role in the horse’s digestion process, as chewing and salivation increase the digestibility of food, making it more acceptable to the enzymes of the intestinal flora. In the horse, the intestine is the second most important organ and all other organs also benefit from its good function.
Long fiber hay plays an important role in the digestive process of this animal, since:
– It encourages proper chewing and consequently a lot of saliva is produced;
– It performs the function of pre-digestion and softens the food, promoting its transit;
– As the chewing process takes longer, It favours the assimilation of nutrients,
– It ensures good gastric function;
– The muscular structure of the horse will benefit from this type of feeding;
– It is essential for the mental health of the horse, which takes longer to consume during long days confined to the box;
– Ensures the balance of bacterial flora.
Why is Wafer Fioc from Guidolin the ideal food to meet all these requirements?
Guidolin Wafer Fioc combines the benefits of long-fibre forages (4/5 cm) with flaked cereals and legumes. This results in a complete and balanced feed for horses with constant nutritional and energy values, suitable for the proper functioning of the animal’s gastrointestinal system.
Depending on the horse’s needs, conditions and activities, Wafer Fioc is available in 2 different formulations:
- WAFER FIOC PLUS: to meet the needs of hard-working horses as well as foals and broodmares;
- WAFER FIOC HORSES: to meet the needs of horses subjected to medium-intensive work.