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I have seen NO studies that indicate that Bermuda Hay is "harder to digest"
than any other hay.  I have fed it all my life....and still do. Since it is
the "predominant" hay here in the SE, of COURSE a lot of horses will colic
on it! ANY horse that colics is most likely to be eating it in the SE!  I
feed exclusively Tift 44 and a "taste" of West Coast Alfafa.

This "tale" has been going around forever....and I would just once like to
see someone reference a study that substantiates this.  IMHO...and my
experience...there is no truth to this.  Bermuda is a excellent hay for
Endurance horses, since it's usually weed free and high in protein.

Jim, Sun of Dimanche+, and Mahada Magic


> The vets at Auburn told her they see this particular sort of colic
> primarily in horses fed Bermuda hay - which is the predominant hay here in
> the SE. Apparently Bermuda is harder for horses to digest than other
> leafier/stemmier hays and can become impacted more easily in the small
> intestine.
>
>
> Tina
> tina@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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