Feb 12, 2019 · The best course of action often is to minimize feeding moldy hay to more sensitive animals, such as horses or pregnant cows. This may require a keen eye or sensitive nose …

May 18, 2021 · The presence of mold spores is the most authentic identification of moldy hay. The mold spores can be any color including grey, white, green, brown, purple, pink, yellow, red, …

Feb 1, 2019 · Feeding moldy hay to livestock is a tough decision. Although all hay contains some mold, when mold becomes easily noticeable the decision becomes important. Usually, mold …

Dec 24, 2024 · In total, moldy hay can cause a drop in feed intake, low fertility, greater water consumption, poor hair coats, estrogenic imbalances, lameness, poor kidney and liver …

Jun 27, 2023 · Mold and bacteria will grow on hay (without preservative added) at moisture levels above 14% to 15%. The mold growth produces heat, carbon dioxide and water, which further …

Aug 21, 2018 · Any black or gray mold is a sure sign of spoiled hay and potential health risk to the horse. Work with your hay supplier to replace unsuitable hay bales, and talk to your …

Jan 29, 2025 · Most hay can become moldy when it is baled too wet, left in the field for too long, or stored outside in shaded areas where rain or humidity can slow down the drying process …

Nov 25, 2015 · Hay that was bone dry in the field has, in many cases, developed mold problems in the barn. This later issue has been problematic for us in 2015, resulting in a large number of …

3 days ago · Moldy hay, on the other hand, often emits a sharp, musty, or metallic odor. This is one of the most reliable early indicators of mold. If the hay smells “bad”, it probably is. …

Don’t feed moldy hay to horses. Most moldy hay problems are from mold spores, which can produce respiratory disease in horses. Many of the common mold toxins develop in the field …