https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research.atomHaygain Australia - Research2016-04-23T01:44:00+10:00Haygain Australiahttps://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/156812743-summary-of-research2016-04-23T01:44:00+10:002016-09-21T12:41:01+10:00Summary of ResearchLaura Marsh
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/156757831-investigation-into-the-effect-of-different-treatments-on-hay-and-haylage-on-forage-ph-levels-in-relation-to-egus-in-the-horse2016-04-22T23:27:00+10:002016-09-21T12:40:59+10:00Investigation into the effect of different treatments on Hay and Haylage on forage pH levels, in relation to EGUS in the horse.Laura Marsh
Dewhurst J. 2014 The effect of soaking or steaming in the HG 600 hay steamer on the pH of hay and haylagehttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_17.pdf?2800679123729222980
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/156736903-this-study-showed-that-horses-preferred-to-eat-steamed-hay-compared-with-haylage-and-dry-hay2016-04-22T23:16:00+10:002016-09-21T12:40:50+10:00This study showed that horses preferred to eat steamed hay compared with haylage and dry hay.Laura Marsh
Brown, E., Tracey, S and Gowers, I. 2013 An investigation to determine the palatability of steamed hay, dry hay and haylage. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_10.pdf?2800679123729222980
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/156752263-steaming-and-disinfecting-straw-reduces-rp-and-microbial-content-and-will-allow-the-horse-to-benefit-from-the-behavioural-advantages-of-straw-without-compromising-respiratory-health2016-04-22T23:15:00+10:002016-09-21T12:40:57+10:00Steaming and disinfecting straw reduces RP and microbial content and will allow the horse to benefit from the behavioural advantages of straw without compromising respiratory health.Laura Marsh
Murihead V. 2014 The effect of steam and Protek Envirocair on the respirable particle, mould and bacteria content in two types of straw bedding for horseshttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_15.pdf?2800679123729222980
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/156748359-forage-in-the-stable-techniques-for-reducing-the-respirable-challenge-and-microbial-content-in-hay2016-04-22T23:01:40+10:002016-09-21T12:40:55+10:00Forage in the stable – techniques for reducing the respirable challenge and microbial content in hay.Laura Marsh
Moore-Colyer MJS and Taylor J2014 Forage in the stable – techniques for reducing the respirable challenge and microbial content in hay. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_14.pdf?2800679123729222980
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/156745223-soaking-hay-for-9-hours-followed-by-steaming-for-50-minutes-in-the-hg-steamer-was-the-most-effective-method-for-reducing-both-wsc-and-microbial-contamination-in-hay2016-04-22T22:52:00+10:002016-09-21T12:40:53+10:00Soaking hay for 9 hours followed by steaming for 50 minutes in the HG steamer was the most effective method for reducing both WSC and microbial contamination in hay.Laura Marsh
Moore-Colyer MJS, Lumbis K, Longland AC, Harris PA. 2014 The effect of five different wetting treatments on the water soluble carbohydrate content and microbial concentration in hay for horses. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_12.pdf?2800679123729222980
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/156740231-a-comparison-of-different-steaming-techniques-was-done-in-this-experiment-which-showed-that-steaming-in-a-specifically-designed-hay-steamer-hg-600-was-significantly-more-effective-at-reducing-microbes-in-hay-compared-with-home-made-steamers-and-soaking2016-04-22T22:39:00+10:002016-09-21T12:40:52+10:00A comparison of different steaming techniques was done in this experiment which showed that steaming in a specifically designed hay steamer (HG 600) was significantly more effective at reducing microbes in hay compared with home-made steamers and soaking.Laura Marsh
Taylor, J. and Moore-Colyer, M.J.S2013 The effect of five different wetting treatments on the microbial concentration in hay for horses. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_11.pdf?2800679123729222980
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/156723527-this-research-indicates-that-steaming-reduces-the-rao-affected-horse-s-response-to-hay-which-coincides-with-a-reduction-in-viable-fungal-content-of-hay2016-04-22T21:57:00+10:002016-09-21T12:40:48+10:00This research indicates that steaming reduces the RAO-affected horse’s response to hay which coincides with a reduction in viable fungal content of hay.Laura Marsh
Blumerich, C.A., Buechner-Maxwell, V.A., Scrratt, W.K., Wilson, K.E., Ricco, C., Becvarova, I., Hodgson, J. and Were, S2012) Comparison of airway response of Recurrent Airway Obstruction affected horses fed steamed versus non-steamed hay. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_8.pdf?17944266902479614164
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/156708871-an-increase-of-64-tvc-bacteria-and-75-mould-concentrations-was-found-in-haylage-open-and-left-for-4-days-steaming-haylage-in-the-hg600-significantly-reduced-microbial-growth-even-after-4-days-of-being-left-open2016-04-22T21:12:00+10:002016-09-21T12:40:46+10:00An increase of 64% TVC (bacteria) and 75% mould concentrations was found in haylage open and left for 4 days. Steaming haylage in the HG600 significantly reduced microbial growth, even after 4 days of being left open.Laura Marsh
Proceedings of British Society of Animal Science Conference, Nottingham April 2013 Leggatt, P. and Moore-Colyer, M.J.S2013 The effect of steam treatment on the bacteria yeast and mould concentrations in haylage for horses. P 103.https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_7.pdf?13629797526062091929
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/156700743-steaming-increased-the-amount-of-hay-eaten-but-the-rate-of-intake-and-amount-of-chewing-was-not-affected2016-04-22T20:51:00+10:002016-09-21T12:40:45+10:00Steaming increased the amount of hay eaten, but the rate of intake and amount of chewing was not affected.Deborrah Flament
J.D.Pagan, C.Whitehouse, B.M. Waldridge, A.M.Grev, S.W.Garling, O.L.Yates, S. Davis and B. James2012) The effect of soaking or steaming timothy hay on voluntary intake and digestibility in Thoroughbred horses at the Kentucky Equine Research centre. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_7.pdf?8134644962299541583
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/156690951-this-study-found-the-haygain-hg600-to-be-the-most-effective-treatment-for-improving-the-hygienic-quality-of-the-hay-while-soaking-was-found-to-vastly-increase-bacteria2016-04-22T20:22:00+10:002016-09-21T12:40:43+10:00This study found the HAYGAIN HG600 to be the most effective treatment for improving the hygienic quality of the hay while soaking was found to vastly increase bacteria.Laura Marsh
Moore-Colyer, M.J.S and Fillery, B.G. 2012 The Effect of three different treatments on the respirable particle content, total viable count and mould concentrations in hay for horses. P101-106 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_6.pdf?13360628955069376314
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/156683527-a-second-and-separate-palatability-trial-further-demonstrating-that-horses-prefer-to-eat-steamed-hay-compared-with-haylage-and-dry-hay2016-04-22T20:09:00+10:002016-09-21T12:40:41+10:00A second and separate palatability trial further demonstrating that horses prefer to eat steamed hay compared with haylage and dry hay.Laura Marsh
Brown, E., Tracey, S and Gowers, I. 2010 An investigation to determine the palatability of steamed hay, dry hay and haylage. p 104https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_5.pdf?11403384743673202206
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/155512263-this-study-found-that-given-the-choice-steamed-hay-was-preferred-over-dry-and-soaked-hay-haygain-steamed-hay-once-tasted-was-always-the-first-to-be-consumed2016-04-20T15:55:00+10:002016-09-21T12:40:34+10:00This study found that given the choice steamed hay was preferred over dry and soaked hay. HAYGAIN steamed hay, once tasted was always the first to be consumed.Deborrah Flament
Moore-Colyer, M.J.S. and Payne, V.2013 Palatability and ingestion behaviour of 6 polo ponies offered a choice of dry, soaked and steamed hay for 1 hour on three separate occasions. Advances in Animal Biosciences. Healthy Food from Healthy Animals. Vol 3 part 1. p127 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_4.pdf?1024311003690905083
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/154605959-this-research-used-four-different-hays-with-varying-degrees-of-quality-and-showing-that-a-50-minute-steam-in-the-haygain-hg1000-was-effective-at-reducing-respirable-particles-in-all-hays-whether-only-slightly-dusty-or-highly-contaminated2016-04-18T23:00:00+10:002016-09-21T12:40:19+10:00This research used four different hays with varying degrees of quality and showing that a 50 minute steam in the HAYGAIN HG1000 was effective at reducing respirable particles in all hays, whether only slightly dusty or highly contaminated.Deborrah Flament
Stockdale, C and Moore-Colyer, M.J.S2010 Steaming hay for horses: The effect of three different treatments on the respirable particle numbers in hay treated in the Haygain steamer. The Impact of nutrition on the health and welfare of horses. EAAP publication No. 128. Ed Ellis, A., Longland, A.C., Coenen, M and Miraglia, N. p136-138 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_3.pdf?1024311003690905083
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/154605703-this-study-showed-the-nutritional-profile-of-the-hay-basically-stays-the-same-after-a-50-minute-cycle-in-the-haygain-hg1000-taking-the-average-of-30-different-hays-the-only-nutrient-lost-was-wsc-sugar-which-was-a-small-but-significant-reduction2016-04-18T22:59:00+10:002016-09-21T12:40:18+10:00This study showed the nutritional profile of the hay basically stays the same after a 50 minute cycle in the HAYGAIN HG1000 taking the average of 30 different hays. The only nutrient lost was WSC (sugar) which was a small but significant reduction.Deborrah Flament
James, R. and Moore-Colyer, M.J.S.2013 Hay for horses: The nutrient content of hay before and after steam treatment in a commercial hay steamer. p102 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_2.pdf?1024311003690905083
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https://haygainaustralia.com/blogs/research/154605511-bales-of-hay-steamed-for-50-minutes-in-the-haygain-hg1000-were-devoid-of-fungi-and-yeast-and-the-total-viable-count-tvc-of-bacteria-reduced-by-862016-04-18T22:58:00+10:002016-09-21T12:40:16+10:00Bales of hay steamed for 50 minutes in the HAYGAIN HG1000 were devoid of fungi and yeast and the total viable count (TVC) of bacteria reduced by 86%.Deborrah Flament
James, R. and Moore-Colyer, M.J.S.2010 The effect of steam treatment on the total viable count, mould and yeast numbers in hay using the Haygain steamer. The Impact of nutrition on the health and welfare of horses. EAAP publication No. 128. Ed Ellis, A., Longland, A.C.,Coenen, M and Miraglia, N.p 128-132 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_1.pdf?1024311003690905083