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Are Hay Preservatives Safe for Horses?
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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Clair Thunes, PhD
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