I was looking at the website of Anderson Hay & Grain and they tout their Timothy Hay for having a low protein content.
Timothy hay is the most digestible of all hays and is one of the most popular hay feeds for horses. The hay is a late-maturing high fiber bunchgrass with a relatively low protein content. 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.
While I understand the problem with obese horses, I was under the impression that when one purchased bales for their horses, they wanted high protein material.....more bang for the buck so to speak.
Someone please splain me this.
Timothy hay is the most digestible of all hays and is one of the most popular hay feeds for horses. The hay is a late-maturing high fiber bunchgrass with a relatively low protein content. 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.
While I understand the problem with obese horses, I was under the impression that when one purchased bales for their horses, they wanted high protein material.....more bang for the buck so to speak.
Someone please splain me this.