According to Equus magazine:
"Floor-level feeding of both hay and feed mimics the natural heads-down grazing posture, which brings with it several health benefits."

  
Compare the research-backed health benefits as described by EQUUS
in the left-hand column with the corresponding solutions provided by Slo-Feed on the right,
and we're sure you'll agree -- Slo-Feed is the next-best thing to nature!
Health Benefit
  
Slo-Feed Solution
  • Slowed rate of consumption

"The horse must be more meticulous in his chewing to hold onto the hay and grain he’s processing. Compared to chest-high intake, each mouthful of floor-fed feed is smaller, more thoroughly chewed and better mixed with saliva, lowering the horse’s choke and colic risks."

   A rack of hay in a Slo-Feeder will take your horse two to three times longer to eat, thus reducing the risk of colic and choke. At the same time, it reduces boredom by making eating more varied and interesting for the horse. Think of it as a form of environmental enrichment for the confined horse.
  • Improved processing

"Increased chew time and greater salivation prepare each bite for more complete nutrient extraction down the line, increasing the nutritional benefits from each bite."

   Slo-Feed increases chew time and allows the horse to eat his hay in a natural grazing position.
  • Reduced intake of respiratory irritants
"Eating with a lowered head encourages airway drainage, the first line of defense against deep inhalation of feed-related particles and dust."   Slo-Feed keeps the horse’s head low and eliminates dust, which is able to continuously filter out the sides and bottom of the feeder. Smaller alfalfa leaves are easily picked up by the horse from the bottom of the feeder.
  • Successful floor-level feeding involves safety and cleanliness considerations.

"Stabled horses can be injured or entangled if poorly designed feeding equipment takes up their foot space, and fecal contamination is a worry if they have to pick grain and hay out of soiled bedding."

   Slo-Feed eliminates the risk of injury and keeps foot space clear and open since it is attached on the outside of the enclosure. Slo-Feeder is safe!
 

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