Did you know that:
- Soaking hay increases the bacteria count by 150% in just 10 minutes?
- More than one in six horses suffer from performance-impairing respiratory diseases?
- An astounding 80% of horses that spend part of the day in stalls suffer from respiratory inflammation.
- Respiratory diseases are the second most common cause of lost training days?
| Category | Hay Steaming | Hay Soaking |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrients | + Remain intact |
- Are lost/washed out |
| Bacteria & Mold | + Almost completely destroyed |
- Can multiply under optimal conditions |
| Environment | + Low water consumption (3-5 liters) and no harmful wastewater |
- High water consumption and dirty water is harmful to the environment |
| Handling | + Clean and dry solution |
- Wet and dirty solution |
| Reduction of Lung-Penetrating Dust Particles | + At least 93% |
+ Approximately 90% (at least 1 hour soaking) |
