{"product_id":"feedright-rhodes-haylage-qpd-16kg","title":"FEEDRIGHT RHODES HAYLAGE  QPD 16KG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeedRight Rhodes Haylage\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium, partially fermented \u003cstrong\u003eRhodes Grass forage\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to provide horses with highly digestible fibre, steady energy and support for a healthy digestive system. It is an Australian-made product produced by a family farming business in Queensland's Lockyer Valley. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Rhodes Grass forage\u003c\/strong\u003e — made from freshly harvested Rhodes Grass. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePartially fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e — the grass is wilted and then sealed in an oxygen-free environment, allowing beneficial fermentation to occur. \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly digestible\u003c\/strong\u003e — FeedRight states that its haylage can be up to \u003cstrong\u003e90% digestible\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning more of the available nutrition can be utilised by the horse. \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh in fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e — provides the forage-based fibre horses naturally require. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow in starch\u003c\/strong\u003e — FeedRight states that its Rhodes Haylage contains \u003cstrong\u003eless than 1% starch\u003c\/strong\u003e and has an NSC level of less than 10%. \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow-release energy\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fibre-based energy supply is intended to provide sustained energy rather than a sharp energy spike. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports hindgut health\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fermentation process introduces beneficial microbial activity and supports the horse's natural hindgut fermentation. \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-dust forage\u003c\/strong\u003e — its moist nature makes it a useful alternative to dry hay for horses where dust is a concern. \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalatable and easy to eat\u003c\/strong\u003e — the softer, moist texture can be particularly useful for horses that struggle with or dislike dry hay. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for different classes of horses\u003c\/strong\u003e — FeedRight says it can be used for horses in regular work, young horses, older horses and performance horses. \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow the fermentation works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeedRight Rhodes Grass is cut and allowed to wilt before being tightly packed and sealed. With oxygen excluded, naturally occurring beneficial bacteria ferment the sugars in the grass, producing lactic acid and helping preserve the forage. The fermentation process also produces compounds such as short-chain fatty acids that are involved in hindgut health and energy metabolism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause FeedRight is more digestible than conventional dry hay, the manufacturer recommends starting with approximately \u003cstrong\u003ehalf the amount of hay normally fed\u003c\/strong\u003e, then adjusting according to the individual horse, workload, body condition and overall ration. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduce it gradually rather than making a sudden change to the diet. Horses unfamiliar with fermented forage may take around \u003cstrong\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e to fully adapt to it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage after opening\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeedRight is a \u003cstrong\u003eliving, partially fermented product\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it needs more careful handling than ordinary dry hay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter opening:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dry and out of direct sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the haylage covered so it does not dry out too quickly. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid leaving it exposed to heat and humidity. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed opened product relatively quickly. FeedRight gives approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3–7 days in summer and 7–10 days in winter\u003c\/strong\u003e, while its newer storage guidance recommends around 4–5 days. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tom Grady Rural Merchandise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50033727209714,"sku":"20005580","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/tgrm.com.au\/products\/feedright-rhodes-haylage-qpd-16kg","provider":"Tom Grady Rural Merchandise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}