Hay Steamers from HAYGAIN - The Future of Forage

All horses need a healthy respiratory system to perform to their maximum ability. Dust and fungal spores naturally found in hay compromise this.

HAYGAIN hay steamers solves the problem completely.

HAYGAIN hay steamers have been created by the experts at Propress Ltd, who have more than 60 years of specialist experience in the steam industry.

More than 1 in 6 horses suffer from breathing problems, severely affecting their health and performance. Additionally, 80% of horses stabled part of the time have a degree of airway inflammation, even if they are asymptomatic; this undoubtedly has a detrimental effect on their performance. HAYGAIN hay steamers provide the ideal solution: the unit steams the hay at over 100˚C, to destroy all the dust, spores and mould that are found in hay.

New HAYGAIN is a fully insulated unit with a unique function enabling steam to penetrate the centre of the bale, releasing steam which defuses outwards, ensuring the entire bale is steamed at the critically necessary temperatures [in excess of 100癈 throughout.]

HAYGAIN are the only scientifically proven hay steamers that ensure the hay is clean by killing all spores. It is robust and easy to maintain. The unit is designed to take an entire strung hay bale, but if required can also be used with hay nets or wedges of hay. The steamed hay is ready to feed in approximately 50 minutes and retains its complete nutritional value and goodness. HAYGAIN steamed hay is warm, sweet smelling and palatable. Research indicates it is effective at encouraging fussy eaters.

The common misconception is to soak hay, which is not only messy and laborious but also reduces the nutritional content and produces a liquid waste that is classed as an environmental pollutant, in excess of ten times more than human effluent.

Research

The revolutionary concept has been researched, developed and tested at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. Led by Dr Moore-Colyer, the research found that hay treated with HAYGAIN hay steamers destroys all mould and spores present, in effect sterilizing the hay.

Findings prove that one gram of untreated good quality hay will contain around 7,750,000 spore colonies: HAYGAIN reduces that number to virtually 0.

Problems with Hay

Hay is undoubtedly the most ideal forage for horses. Its only flaw is the dust spores which can cause respiratory problems, so removing the spores results in the perfect forage.

Problems associated with haymaking, particularly drying the hay, lead to mould and dust production and this accounts for the huge variation in quality of hay. The most important factor dictating the hygiene quality of the hay is the moisture content during baling. The higher the moisture content, the higher the contamination with aerobic, thermophilic or thermotolerant organisms.

Hay dust occurs for several reasons and from four main sources:

1. Leaf shatter during the baling process.

2. Soil, when dirt is splashed onto the cut hay.

3. Mesophilic moulds - grow on the cut hay during damp periods prior to baling. Poor drying conditions promote their growth, which is often the case with the unpredictable weather conditions of our world's climate.

4. Thermophilic moulds - grow at temperatures greater than 42oC; they grow on baled hay which has sufficient moisture to heat up while stacked.

The hay dust also causes problems for humans, who are affected by the spores released from hay, causing hay fever and Farmer's lung disease.

Allergens, such as dust and mould spores found in hay, lead to airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, accumulation of mucus, and induce Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Small Airway Disease (SAD).

In addition, along with respiratory challenges which contaminated hay presents, there are nutritional concerns. Moulds contain mycotoxins which could induce digestive problems in horses and may alter the nutritional status of the hay.

Overcome

Vets emphasise that the hygiene quality of hay is far more important to a horse抯 health than its nutritional value, due to modern feeding methods using hard feed and balancers.

HAYGAIN hay steamers transform hay, regardless of hygiene quality, into dust-free palatable forage, giving total peace of mind.

Savings and benefits beyond the horse抯 health, will become evident through vet bills, forage costs and hay handling related allergies.

Design of HAYGAIN Hay Steamers

?HAYGAIN steam chest is constructed of a double skinned foam filled composite for efficient thermal properties and strength.

?Its fit for purpose and practical design enables a full bale to be dropped in at floor level.

?Unique patent pending steam manifold assembly delivers steam into the centre of the bale ensuring full steam penetration.

?A built-in thermometer ensures accurate readings for the necessary temperatures reached, in excess of 100˚C, to kill harmful dust spores.

?HAYGAIN hay steamers are weatherproof with non corrosive fittings, mounted on heavy duty wheels with a guiding handle for easy movement. Lid is supported with gas strutted hinging mechanism.

?Propress steam boiler unit is made of stainless steel which will never corrode. Built in cycle timer and alarm buzzer.

?Very easy to use, simply filling the stand-alone Propress steam boiler with tap water.

?Rapid steam up with 2,5 Kw stainless steel heating element.

?Economic to run. Based on the average price being 10p per KWH, the steamer costs less than 25p per steam cycle.

?Fully guaranteed; Propress nationwide 24 hour after sales service.

Who Uses Haygain Hay Steamers?

揑 have found the HAYGAIN an invaluable addition to my yard; it is an ingenious, easy way to feed guaranteed dust-free hay. Dressage horses have to perform as athletes and so it is essential that their respiratory systems are able to meet the demands of the challenging sport."

- Peter Storr, International Dressage Rider and Trainer

"Top class forage is essential for any horse, especially race-horses whose lungs are essential for ultimate performance. However it can be very difficult to make or find good hay in the English climate. PROPRESS HAYGAIN ensures that hay, second rate or first class, does not contain any spores or dust that might limit your horses performance. I was sceptical about such equipment but, having used a PROPRESS HAYGAIN hay steamer, I am completely confident that the forage our horses eat will not impede their performance, but rather enhance it, which I have not been able to be sure of before."

- Polly Gundry, Point to Point trainer and Jockey

"I am a keen supporter of the concept of steaming hay and recently took part

in field trials with the PROPRESS HAYGAIN from which I drew very positive conclusions and was so impressed with its unique design and performance that i am now feeding only HAYGAIN steamed hay?

- Matt Ryan, International Event rider

揑 have suffered from hay fever for many years and handling hay gives me the same symptoms as sitting in a hay field in the middle of the summer, since I have used the HAYGAIN hay steamer this is no longer the case.?

- Lucy Killingbeck, Show Horse Producer and International Showing Judge

Visit us at http://www.haygain.com to read more about HAYGAIN hay steamers.