Horse hay localization proves value with hot-air hay

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A study has found that localization of horse feed, which was imported, is possible.

When it comes to raising horses, 'codage' cannot be left out. A rough feed is a rough feed rich in fiber, such as rice straw or hay. However, Timothy hay, which is commonly fed to horses in Korea, is mostly imported, so it was burdensome.

Recently, Italian Ryegrass fever hay has been attracting attention. Italian ryegrass is a feed crop widely cultivated in winter in Korea, and it is hot-air hay that is dried in a special way and made into hay. Through the hot air drying system developed by the Rural Development Administration, it is dried and processed to a moisture content of less than 15% with hot wind of 70 to 80°C. There are many restrictions on climate conditions when making hay in a general way, such as clear weather that must last for a long time, but hot air drying has the advantage of overcoming these limitations.

According to a recent study jointly conducted by the Korea Horse Association Research Institute and the Animal Resources Science Department at Kangwon National University, the domestic hot air hay showed similar effects in terms of maintaining the body shape and health of passenger horses compared to imported Timothy hay.

An official from the Korea Horse Association who spoke to this newspaper by phone said, "This study will be of great help to improve the management of domestic horse breeders. The Korean Racing Authority plans to establish a hot air hay supply system," he said.

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