Horse owners could nearly halve their hay wastage by selecting the right round bale feeder for their pasture, report researchers from the University of Minnesota.

tombstone hay feeder
curtain hay feeder
cone hay feeder

Tombstone, curtain, and cone-style hay feeders were examined in the study.

The team, led by equine extension specialist Krishona Martinson, PhD, examined three different feeders in their preliminary study: the tombstone, the cone, and the curtain. They found that the cone feeder resulted in 8% hay waste, while the tombstone allowed for 15% hay waste

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