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can horses be fed hay that has been treated with propionic acid? #204670

Asked August 05, 2014, 8:45 AM EDT

County Iowa

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Yes horses can eat proprionic acid. The research shows that horses may at first be hesitant in terms of taste but then they eat it just fine. No ill effects.

Peggy Auwerda Replied August 11, 2014, 10:18 AM EDT

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can horses be fed hay that has been treated with propionic acid? #204670

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