Chaffhaye
Grass is premium Bermuda Grass that is harvested at optimal plant maturity to maximize
nutrients and palatability. Hay in a Bag, while still fresh, the crop is chopped into smaller ”chaff”,
lightly misted with molasses, then individually packed into air-tight packages to lock in freshness. A
natural curing process transforms the raw grass into a super digestible Pasture in a Bag forage product. It
enriches the forage with yeast, enzymes and beneficial microflora that aid digestion as well as its
assimilation (absorption) of its nutrients by the animal. Chaffhaye Grass is soft, easy to chew, and free of
dust and mold.
Purpose of Feed
Chaffhaye addresses the forage
requirement of the herbivore diet. Therefore, use Chaffhaye Grass as a 100% replacement for grass-based hay,
pellets and cubes.
Benefited
Animals
All classes of Horse, Pony, Deer, Elk,
Sheep, Goat, Camelids and Exotics. Ideal for animals that require high levels of fiber and modest levels of
protein. Ideal for animals under maintenance, senior/geriatric, and/or those exposed to stress from
performance, travel, shows, wormers and vaccinations. Dust-free and mold-free, reduces respiratory and
digestive ailments.
Package Size Offered 50.0
lbs. (22.7 kg) Bag
Ingredients
Bermuda grass and a kiss of cane
molasses, bacillus subtillis and aspergillus niger to ensure a quick and thorough
fermentation.
Tested for
Nutrition
Chaffhaye Grass is tested by independent
laboratories to ensure the highest quality grade. See Nutritional Information for more
details.
Feeding
Directions
Feed 2.0 pounds of Chaffhaye Grass daily
for every hundred (100) pounds of animal body weight. For smaller grazers and ruminants, such as foals, ponies,
goats, sheep and deer, feed 3 to 3.5 pounds of Chaffhaye Grass daily for every hundred (100) pounds of animal
body weight. Feed at regular times - at least twice daily - according to the recommended amount. After
observing the animal for a period of time, you may want to increase or decrease by up to 10% to obtain desired
overall body condition and appearance. Chaffhaye Grass and Chaffhaye Alfalfa can be blended to achieve your
desired level of protein and fiber.
Total Digestible
Nutrition
The University of Nebraska evaluates
forage, among many factors, using Total Digestible Nutrition (TDN). TDN estimates the percentage of feed that
is digestible by the animal. Based on independent laboratory analysis, the TDN of Chaffhaye Grass is close to
60%, or nearly 20 percentage points higher than good quality hay.
The Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) is used by nutritional laboratories to estimate
the amount of energy content in forages. As the plant matures, the NDF contents increase; however, as the value
of NDF increases, the lower the energy content of the grass. This is because the fibrous stem portions of the
plant contain the least digestible portions of the plant; whereas, the non-fiber portions of the grass contain
is more than 95% digestible. Chaffhaye Grass has a maximum NDF of 66% (on a dry matter basis), a rating that is
considered excellent for grass-based forage. To ensure maximum digestibility, palatability and nutritive value,
we harvest our grass pastures frequently every 3 to 4 weeks, ensuring the highest intake of forage by your
animal.
Health and
Physiology
Unique biological aspects of Chaffhaye
Grass exert health and physiological benefits beyond the basic nutrition of the forage itself. Chaffhaye
undergoes an all-natural fermentation process in the package that enlivens it with yeast, enzymes and
beneficial microflora. Chaffhaye’s beneficial microflora, or fiber-digesting bacteria, closely resemble those
found in the early fiber-digestion process of horses and other livestock. In essence, Chaffhaye jump starts the
digestive process. Once Chaffhaye is consumed, more of its nutrients can be assimilated (absorbed) in the body,
leading to greater nutritional benefit. As one indicator of increased nutrient absorption from the forage, you
will notice a marked reduction in animal manure.
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