Are hay preservatives safe for horses?
If hay is clean, smells good, has good color, and is palatable, there’s no reason to avoid it just because it’s been treated with propionic acid. | Photo: iStock

Q.I’m starting to find hay to purchase for the next year, and I have found a source of what looks like very nice hay. However, it’s been treated with propionic acid. What is this, and is it safe to feed to horses?

—Via e-mail

A.Now is a great time to be hay shopping for the coming year to avoid paying the premium rates that are more common during winter

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