The ultimate answer is yes, as long as it's high quality Coastal Bermuda hay.Coastal Bermuda hay is likely to be a problem if it is of poor quality, studies have verified that there is a definite association between feeding of Coastal Bermuda hay and ileal impaction.
Bahia hay, provided it is free of weeds and not too stemmy is an excellent grass hay for horses. It has roughly the same nutritional value as Bermuda hay, but is not quite as fine as the coastal variety of Bermuda which means it is less likely to cause a impaction in the intestines.
Coastal Bermuda hay is the most commonly fed hay in the southeast US. It is a basic grass hay with an average protein of 8% to 14% ( though it can fall above or below that level according to where it was grown and if it was fertilized.) It is a fine stemmed hay and can cause impactions if not fed with an adequate water source available. If a horse has never been fed Bermuda before it is best to introduce it in very small amounts and gradually work up to a full ration over a course of at least two weeks.
Coastal hay is cut and dried Burmudagrass.
The University of Tennessee and other field tests show Bermuda is the fastest growing turf grass (for hay)
The sheep were eating hay in the field.
Well depending on what part of Texas Bermuda hay might be easiest.
Horses commonly eat timothy, orchard grass, and bermuda hay. The type of hay can vary depending on the horse's age, activity level, and dietary needs. It's important to provide horses with good quality hay to maintain their health and well-being.
Yes. Read the label. Also do not graze for 45 days.
Bermuda in relation to horses would likely be the type of grass and hay many horses are fed in captivity. Bermuda is a grass type that survives well in heat and drought conditions.
A round bale of Bermuda grass hay typically weighs between 800 to 1,200 pounds, depending on its size and density. Standard sizes are often around 4 feet in diameter and can vary in length. Factors such as moisture content and the specific cutting of the hay can also influence the weight.
According to the Feed Table link below, Bahia grass hay has a CP (crude protein) percentage of 6% and a UIP (Undegradable Intake Protein) of 37%. Bermudagrass coastal hay, on the other hand, as CP% of 10% and UIP of 20%; Bermudagrass Hay has 10% CP and 18% UIP. So, in summary, Bermuda has a higher protein percentage than Bahia, however as far as bypass protein is concerned, Bahia is higher. See the Understanding Feed Analysis link below for more on how to interpret the feed table.