| Happy
Horse Products has had the first fully independent,
microbiologically tested laboratory results
carried out on its range of hay steamers. Scientific
tests were performed to see the effects of steaming
on the moulds, yeasts and pollutants found in
hay that can lead to respiratory conditions
in horses. The results were outstanding and
show that by using a Happy Horse Hay Steamer
you can achieve a 99.9% removal of harmful problems
found in hay, simply, cleanly and cost effectively!
Happy Horse requested that this independent
analysis be undertaken in a real world i.e.
a stable yard environment, to ensure that the
results could be effectively applied to a normal
stable environment in which horses live, eat
and breathe every day.
Multiple hay samples from 2008 and 2009 bales
were tested for moulds and spores before and
after steaming and the scientific tests demonstrated
the outstanding effectiveness of Happy Horse
Hay Steamers and their ability to reduce the
mould and spore content in hay from several
hundred thousand spores per gram of hay, to
a level undetectable by current scientific methods.
Detailed results are displayed in the table
below.
So, the proof is in the science – if
you want keep your horse’s lungs clean
and clear for his health, for performance and
for your peace of mind, you should seriously
consider steaming your hay with a steamer from
Happy Horse Products – the original range
of steamers for healthy, easy and environmentally
friendly hay preparation.
| |
2009 Hay |
2008 Hay |
2008 Haylage |
| Moulds and spores per gram BEFORE steaming: |
260,000 |
580,000 |
700 |
| Moulds and spores per gram AFTER steaming: |
<10 |
<10 |
<10 |
| OVERALL EFFECTIVNESS ON MOULDS AND SPORES: |
99.9% |
99.9% |
99.9% |
| Yeasts per gram BEFORE steaming: |
79,000 |
130,000 |
60 |
| Yeasts per gram AFTER steaming: |
<10 |
<10 |
<10 |
| OVERALL EFFCTIVNESS ON YEASTS: |
99.9% |
99.9% |
99.9% |
| The 2008 soaked Hay sample
had a start mould count from the control
bale of 580000 and after soaking for 60
minutes and drained for 15 minutes had a
count of 220000 cfu/g |
| Note: < 10 means less than
10. This means that the count was undetectable
but in reality it is impossible to guarantee
a zero result. |
For more information check
out www.happyhorseproducts.com,
email info@happyhorseproducts.com
or Tel 0845 370 3113.
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