Hay makes up the largest part of a horse’s daily feed ration. Therefore, it is advisable to know the quality and composition of the hay and – if possible – to have it analysed regularly.
With a professional hay analysis you will gain an objective overview of the most important nutritional values of your hay, thus creating a reliable basis for needs-based horse feeding.
The quality of the analysis begins with the taking the hay sample. In order for the result to be meaningful, the sample must be as representative as possible.
I’ll take the proper hay sample and then send it to a specialized laboratory for analysis. The laboratory results show which nutrients are actually contained in the hay and can help to plan further feeding in a targeted manner.
To obtain meaningful and reliable results from a hay analysis, the quality of the sample is just as important as the laboratory analysis itself.
For the most representative results, hay should be sampled from several bales, ideally from the inside of the bales rather than only from the outer layers. This helps ensure that the sample accurately reflects the hay your horse is actually eating – including its overall nutrient content and quality.
A carefully collected sample provides a much more reliable basis for evaluating your hay and making informed feeding decisions.
Because good feeding advice starts with good information – and that starts with the right hay sample.
Hay can vary significantly in its nutritional composition depending on the time of cutting, weather conditions, soil, plant composition, and storage. Even hay that looks high-quality does not necessarily reveal what nutrients it actually contains.
A hay analysis for horses can therefore be a valuable tool for building a feeding programme on reliable, objective information — especially for horses with specific or more complex nutritional needs.
Understanding what is actually in your hay allows feeding decisions to be made with greater confidence and helps ensure that your horse receives the nutrients they need.
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The hay sample is taken representatively from inside of the bales to ensure a meaningful mixed sample.
The collected hay sample is carefully prepared, packaged, and sent to a specialized laboratory. The desired analysis parameters are selected accordingly.
Based on the laboratory results, a clear report is created with the most important values and an understandable classification.
The costs for laboratory shipping and the selected analysis parameters are not included in the price.
The price list for hay analyses can be found at the bottom of this page under the heading “Downloads” > “Untersuchungsauftrag Pferdefutter”.
Any questions or uncertainties regarding horse feeding are welcome at any time. Together we’ll find a solution!
Any questions or uncertainties regarding horse feeding are welcome at any time. Together we’ll find a solution!
