Saturday, April 27, 2013

Feeding Alfalfa Cube To Your Horse

By Cherry Mercer


Feeding alfalfa cube is an option that is being explored by many for their horses. Owners want to find healthy ways to feed their horses but at the same time they also want to ensure that it poses no risk to the animal. Using this for feed will give your horses a good supply of protein. This can be an alternative when hay is not available.

This product is just the chopped and cubed version of the plant. The processing however will not eliminate the nutrients from it. The product contains high amounts of protein and other needed nutrients. It can be mixed with other products to help provide your horse with its daily needs.

Most horses will consume this product with no problem at all. There are some who use these products to encourage their horses to eat. They are even used the younger horses and the mares. These have to be fed in the right amounts. Directions may be found with the product but it would be best if you consult a veterinarian who can assess your horses needs.

The horse has to be observed once it starts on its new diet. Sometimes, excessive quantities may have been consumed so that your horse starts gaining weight. It may also experience some stomach problems due to the change. Owners are also concerned about the possible inclusion of harmful plants in the cubes.

The horse will need to adjust to the change in his diet. He will not be able to do so if you immediately change it and provide large amounts for him to eat. The introduction should be gradual to minimize the incidence of stomach issues. Adjust the diet of your horse according to his weight and the activities he does daily.

Some owners are concerned that the horse might choke on these items. There is a possibility but this can be minimized if you soak it beforehand. Soaking softens the material so that it is easier to chew on. You may have to experiment a bit to see what kind of mixture your horse prefers.

The good thing about using these processed items is that they can reduce the amount of waste. With increasing prices in every industry, this is a good thing. Being able to reduce expenses means that you can stretch your budget and reallocate some of it to other urgent needs.

These can be purchased from most stores and are even being sold online. Determine how much you will be needing beforehand as the product is packaged in a number of sizes. Check the price and see how this fits in your budget. It might help if you compare prices between stores so you can find a better rate. Be sure that you have a place to store it since it should not be exposed to high moisture levels.

Feeding alfalfa cube to your horse is an option to consider. It can provide needed nutrients and it is a product that is readily eaten by horses. Introduction to the diet must be gradual and the right amounts should be used. Soaking these pellets may be necessary to make chewing easier for your horse.




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