Hay: A comparative analysis between Medicago sativa and Phleum pratense
Authors: P. Horse, A. Horse, X. Horse
Abstract:
Hay, as a general term, actually encompasses many different types of actual species of plants with its own physical characteristics, nutrition and taste. However, the lack of focus from both a political, societal and scientific view has resulted in a severe lack of knowledge of what horsekind has actually been consuming. While the popular consensus has been to consume without regard, the National Equine Medical Association (NEMA) has started funding and publishing studies highlighting the potential risks of consuming highly processed hay. However, these studies overly generalize the composition of hay and we believe that deeply investigating the properties of the common constituents: Medicago sativa (commonly: Alfalfa) and Phleum pratense (commonly: Timothy grass) is key to understanding both the risks identified in the studies and the underlying causes. Through multiple NEMA-funded double blind studies, we show significant differences in blends of hay and resultant effects on the participants and strongly advocate for additional research and study.
Full text and study published in the Proceedings of GrassCon 2023
Horse
Why the long face?
Don’t believe them, NEMA is funded by Big Hay too. Remove the blinders from your eyes!
When the when the when the cats
Neigh neigh! Whinny pbbbbt neigh! *Nickers* neigh!
I think preliminary studies in Timothy Grass and Alfalfa are good but don’t neglect perennial peanut, orchard grass and varienys like Coastal bermudagrass.
That is a bold take, I must say.
Very interesting
Hay is for horses. Straw is cheaper, grass is free! (if you buy a farm you can get all three!)
Wilbur?
Hi Shoat!!!!!
Neigh
Whinny?!?!?! Whinny neigh winny neigh!
Neeeigh, whinnny, neigh neigh. Sputter!
Honse
Thoroughly enjoyed seeing the presentation on these findings at GrassCon 2023. One of the most interesting studies in a long time!!
Meow
Whinny?
That’s no horse. It’s a space station.
What are the author’s thoughts on sugar cubes?
Neigh, what does it all mean
I don’t want to stirrup trouble but I think the Merch booth is running low on hay.
Are you foaling me?