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Can Hydroponic Fodder Replace Hay? Facts & Numbers

Zelený Kůň · 10/10/2026

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A pile of dry hay next to a tray of fresh green barley fodder on a stable floor, with a chestnut horse looking at both

Dry matter versus fresh weight Fresh fodder contains water. A kilogram of fresh fodder is therefore not nutritionally equivalent to a kilogram of hay. Actual dry matter and nutrient content require product-specific analysis.

A supplement, not an automatic replacement Hay, pasture and appropriate fibre remain important in equine feeding plans. Consider barley fodder in the context of the whole ration and professional advice.

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