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Fructan-reduced* mixture for grazing and hay production – developed for sensitive horses

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This reduced-fructan grass mixture has been specifically developed for sensitive horses and ponies. By selecting grasses with naturally lower fructan levels*, it helps reducing the risk of laminitis, particularly after turnout to pasture.

The mixture is ideally suited for grazing by sensitive horses, while also providing a balanced and reliable basis for hay and silage production. This allows for flexible, horse-appropriate integration into different pasture and feeding systems.

For areas with intense wear from heavy treading or browsing, we recommend the robust COUNTRY Horse 2117 for new establishment or COUNTRY Horse 2118 for overseeding.

For improved pasture safety, flexible use and confidence in feeding your horses.

  • Selected low-fructan grasses – to support laminitis prevention
  • Flexible use – suitable for pasture use, hay and silage production
  • Recommended for sensitive horses and ponies

Components

30% Phleum pratense
25% Festuca pratensis
15% Poa pratensis
15% Festuca rubra
5% Festuca arundinacea
5% Alopecurus pratensis
5% Lolium perenne (intermediate)
30% Phleum pratense
25% Festuca pratensis
15% Poa pratensis
15% Festuca rubra
5% Festuca arundinacea
5% Alopecurus pratensis
5% Lolium perenne (intermediate)

Sowing pattern

New sowing
New sowing

Cultivation notes

Sowing rate 40 kg/ha
New sowing 40 kg/ha
Sowing time from March to September
Usage per year 2 - 3
Sowing rate 40 kg/ha
New sowing 40 kg/ha
Sowing time from March to September
Usage per year 2 - 3

Notes

*) Fructans (sugar compounds) are under discussion to promote laminitis in susceptible horses. The fructan content of grassland stands depends on the grass species and in particular on weather factors. They are beyond our control, so a low fructan content cannot be guaranteed.

All information, recommendations and representations contained herein are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, but without guarantee of completeness or accuracy. We cannot guarantee that the properties described are repeatable. All information is provided as an aid to decision-making. Deutsche Saatveredelung AG will not be held liable for any damage or claims for damages resulting from the use of the variety specified in this description. Mixtures may vary if individual varieties are not available. Status 12/2024. Subject to change without prior notice.