Ep. 037: Navigating When to Soak, Steam, Wet or Leave Hay Dry with Dr. Krishona Martinson

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat with guest, Dr. Krishona Martinson, Equine Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota, to discuss her background and experiences with horses, and more in-depth details about her research including:

 

• What type of horses need soaked, steamed or wet hay?

• What can happen if hay is soaked for too long

• Does water temperature matter when soaking?

 

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Episode Topic Research Summary:

Steaming horse hay to reduce the effects of mold and dust - https://extension.umn.edu/horse-nutrition/steaming-horse-hay-reduce-effects-mold-and-dustSoaking your horse’s hay - https://extension.umn.edu/horse-nutrition/soaking-your-horses-hay

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Scientific References:

~ 19:45 – Discussion about the research from Dr. Longland on hot vs. cold or warm vs. cold water for soaking and if the temperature matters – 

 

A.C. Longland, C. Barfoot, P.A. Harris, The Loss of Water-Soluble Carbohydrate and Soluble Protein from Nine Different Hays Soaked in Water for up to 16 Hours, Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, Volume 29, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 383-384, ISSN 0737-0806,

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2009.04.085.

(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0737080609003505)

 

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