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Bran mashes were fed long ago in the belief that they worked on horses as a laxative in the same way they work on people. However modern science has proven the amount of fiber in a bran MASH is not high enough to work as a laxative for a horse. It was also proven that bran has an inverted Phosphorus to calcium ratio and if fed daily or in high amounts can cause the body to become calcium deficient as it cannot absorb calcium when too much phosphorous is present.
Instead of bran mashes you can instead feed warm mashes of hay pellets or another more nutritious feed, or even a small amount of cooked oatmeal. There are many recipes online for non-bran mashes.
What else can I help you with?
Do you mix bran mash with the horses feed?
it depends on the horse
How often should I feed my horses bran and is it a good idea to feed bran?
Yes bran is very good for horses. It helps clean out their systems. We feed our horses at my stables bran once a week.
Should you feed your horse bran mash?
Bran helps flush out a horses system to get rid of impurities. It is good for all horses, and will help sick horses (for instance, if you adopt a horse that has been previously abused, or you got a malnourished horse, you would give them warm bran mash to help them recover) hope this helps
What do pinto horses eat?
pinto horses eat hay. dry feed, bran, oats, grass, barley, and hay.
Do all horses like eating hay and bran?
While many horses do enjoy eating hay and bran, preferences can vary among individual horses. Factors such as age, health, and diet can influence a horse's preference for these types of feed. It's important to provide a balanced diet tailored to each horse's specific nutritional needs.
What is bran mash?
AnswerA bran mash was a traditional feed used to "clear a horse's gut" but it is also often given as a treat or when the weather is cold to give the horse a warm meal and to try to help introduce more water into the diet. It is generally made from bran,epsom salts and boiling water. You would pour boiling water onto the bran and salts and leave it covered. once cooled it can be fed.However, contrary to common belief, bran mashes are not a good foodstuff for horses due to the inappropriate calcium to phosphorus ratio. The high phosphorus and low calcium content of this feed stuff makes it a poor choice for regular feeding, especially to senior horses who tend to already have low calcium. Bran mashes also do not help to prevent colic or "clear a horse's gut" according to university run studies.Bran can still be given as an occasional treat, but in general it should not be a regular part of a horse's diet. Rather for a warm meal, the horse's regular concentrate feed with warm water added is a better choice both for diet balance and because sudden changes in diet (including feeding a meal of bran) actually increase the risk of colic.There are many kinds of mashes take an energy mash for example they are used to boost a horses energy, but you shouldn't give it as a main diet for a horse, it could make them sick
What happens if a horse eats to mu ch bran?
It will probably just become overweight or unhealthy. Watch how much you feed your horses!
Can you give your baby all bran?
Yes just mash it up and puray it up and there you are a thing of mashed bran for a baby
Horses that are frequenlty excercised need what?
high fibre foods and some fats like sunflower oil to keep joints supple and sometimes a nice warm bran mash after really hard work outs
What should you feed an horse?
You can feed a horse many things. A horse's main diet should consist of either hay or grass depending on where you live and what climate you have. Horses aren't meant to digest grain but many people feed it to them anyway. So, if you need to feed a horse grain, feed them small amounts of it. Any grain is okay in small amounts! Horses can also enjoy carrots, apples, and processed horse treats you can buy at a local equine store or Tractor Supply. Include, applesauce, molasses and oats in things like a bran mash or homemade treats because horses do enjoy these also. Each horse will have a unique taste and may like/dislike certain things.
Is a mash a food that is a treat for horses?
You shouldn't give them food like mash
Is bran good to feed cows?
In moderation.
