Increasing Chew Time for Hay Cubes and Pellets
Clair Thunes, PhD
August 25, 2024
Horses can consume hay pellets or cubes rapidly. How can we slow them down to increase their time spent chewing?
Horses can consume hay pellets or cubes rapidly. How can we slow them down to increase their time spent chewing?
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