What is Haygain?

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1. What is Haygain?
2. Do hay steamers work?
3. What is a Haygain steamer?
4. What is a hay steamer used for?
5. Is Steaming hay good for horses?
6. Does steaming hay remove sugar?
7. How long will steamed hay last?
8. Can you soak then steam hay?
9. How do you descale a Haygain steamer?
10. Does steaming hay take out the sugar?
11. Is steamed hay good for laminitis?
12. Is steaming hay good for horses?

What is Haygain?

Haygain is the only scientifically proven system to kill mould spores including Aspergillus, as well as bacteria and dust mites. The nutritional value and goodness are maintained with improved palatability.

Do hay steamers work?

Haygain Steamers are the only scientifically proven way to eliminate up to 99% of dust, bacteria, fungi and mould found in hay and haylage that can cause serious health issues. Steamed hay offers a number of health benefits: Respiratory Health - prevents incidents of inflammatory airway disease by 65%.

What is a Haygain steamer?

The Haygain HG One is an easy to use Hay Steamer that is ideal for feeding one Horse for everyday use on the stable yard or for steaming hay when travelling to shows. ... This Hay Steamer holds up to 7kg of forage that can be steamed either in a haynet or in loose wedges.

What is a hay steamer used for?

Steaming moistens the hay, settling dust and making it easier to chew and allegedly more palatable. It may also improve digestibility. Steaming vs. Soaking.

Is Steaming hay good for horses?

MAIN BENEFITS OF USING A HAY STEAMER FOR STEAMING HAY FOR HORSES. Steaming hay retains the goodness of minerals, vitamins and nutrients that are often lost by soaking hay. Most bacteria and fungal spores are killed off. No more wet and heavy haynets to handle when lifting hay out of water.

Does steaming hay remove sugar?

Steaming and soaking hay both reduce the number of particulates that your horse can breath in and can reduce the "sugar" levels in hay.

How long will steamed hay last?

If the hay cannot be fed straight out of the steamer, it can be fed up to 24 hours later. If it is decided to steam the hay up to 24 hours before feeding, it should be stored in a clean dry area off of the ground so that there is the least amount of contamination as possible.

Can you soak then steam hay?

Soaking hay for 10 minutes can increase bacterial content by 150 percent; steaming that hay virtually eliminates fungi, yeast, bacteria and respirable particles. Steaming restores post-soak “diet” hay to a tasty state proven to be preferable to dry and, especially, soaked hay.

How do you descale a Haygain steamer?

It is the recommended tool for cleaning your Haygain steam generator, use the Descaler regularly to keep it limescale and trouble-free. 1 Packet - 250g - will complete one descaling cycle, all you need to do is mix with hot water and pour in. It is recommended to descale every four to six weeks.

Does steaming hay take out the sugar?

Steaming and soaking hay both reduce the number of particulates that your horse can breath in and can reduce the "sugar" levels in hay.

Is steamed hay good for laminitis?

Steaming makes hay more palatable, it is much easier to perform, and depending on your hay, can significantly improve the WSC level to a point where it is safe to feed free-choice to your horse. Always test your hay before and after treatment.

Is steaming hay good for horses?

MAIN BENEFITS OF USING A HAY STEAMER FOR STEAMING HAY FOR HORSES. Steaming hay retains the goodness of minerals, vitamins and nutrients that are often lost by soaking hay. Most bacteria and fungal spores are killed off. No more wet and heavy haynets to handle when lifting hay out of water.