Ep. 086: Do Hay Nets Harm Your Horse’s Teeth? What the Research Says

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr and guest Dr. Michelle DeBoer discuss using hay nets for horses, based on scientific research, including:How do hay nets benefit horses?How much hay could potentially be wasted without using hay nets?Can hay nets damage your horse’s teeth?Dr. DeBoer provides an easy-to-understand breakdown of her research on using hay nets for horses and whether or not she recommends using hay nets, based on her scientific study and experiences. This episode is packed with practical tips you won’t want to miss!Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected]____________________________________Connect with Dr. Michelle DeBoer on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/equinephd (@equinephd)Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/equine.phd/  (@equine.phd)_______________________________*Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.*_______________________________Scientific references – “Effect of hay nets on horse bodyweight, body condition score, hay usage, and dental health in mature adult horses” - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080624000583#:~:text=The%20results%20from%20this%20study,over%20a%20one%20year%20period._______________________________  Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZaHave a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected] our podcast and learn more about our hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast pageSUBSCRIBE to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider!Find us on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode._______________________________Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin BlogFind more nutritional resources from our PhD equine nutritionists at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/ Connect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok