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2 How do horses naturally feed? Horses originally lived in the steppes and spent most of their day wandering around and eating the sparse vegetation on the steppe. Horses' digestive tracts and their stomach in particular have adapted to this lifestyle. But why is this? The answer lies in the structure of the horse's stomach: • The stomach is divided into two - the lower part, which has gland-containing mucous tissue, produces the hydrochloric acid that makes up the acid in the stomach. The upper part consists of gland-free mucous tissue which is very sensitive to stomach acid. • Stomach acid is produced constantly, regardless of food consumption, stomach acid is produced 24 hours a day. The buffer is the bicarbonate contained in the saliva, which is produced by constant chewing. Breaks in feeding are therefore harmful to the stomach. • Only a 12 - 14-litre capacity: the stomach is a type of "transitory" organ and the feed only remains there for 1 - 5 hours. Here, the food is "sterilised" and turned into a broth of nutrients for digestion in the small intestine. • Horses' stomachs have very little capacity to expand! Constant and slow feeding is therefore of tremendous importance for the health of the animals' digestive tracts. Dividing line between the mucosal tissues (Margo Plicatus) Gland-free mucosal tissue (unprotected from stomach acid) Entrance of the stomach (Cardia) Oesophagus Small intestine Exit of the stomach (Pylorus) Gland-containing mucosal tissue (protected from stomach acid)
3 Better not like that! Modern horse care and animal-appropriate feeding Borrowing from horses' natural feeding behaviour, it is essential to provide the animals with access to hay 24 hours a day. Breaks between meals should never be longer than 4 hours. It is important to note, however, that horses should not be given large quantities of roughage without having to make any effort to consume it. In modern horse care particularly, which is often influenced by economic factors, animal feed is given without the opportunity for rationing. This means that the food is consumed too quickly and the break between feeding becomes too long. Since the horse's stomach, as previously described, is used to regular and small portions, incorrect feeding can, in the worst case, lead to long-term health problems. Studies show that every horse suffers gastritis on numerous occasions over the course of its life. 60 - 90 % of all horses suffer stomach ulcers, depending on where they are used. Race horses are the most commonly affected. Even foals have stomach problems, especially during the weaning period. In addition to the excessively long break between feeds, the ratio of the various feed constituents is crucial to horses' gastric health. The general recommendation is to feed at least two kilograms of hay per 100 kg of live weight per day. The proportion of concentrated feed should depend on the horse's activity level. Unfortunately here too, too much concentrated feed is often given, which the digestive tract cannot handle. Water and roughage are therefore the fundamental building blocks of nutrition for a healthy horse. To offer the horse the roughage in as appropriate a manner as possible, there are now countless variations designs of nets, pouches, containers, troughs and so on. One simple and inexpensive way of giving horses hay or roughage in a manner appropriate to their lifestyle is hay nets. Mineral feed Concentrated feed 0.5 - 2 kg* Roughage 9 - 12 kg* Water 20 - 30 l* * Example of rationing for a 600 kg warmblood doing light work
4 Hay nets etc. and their benefits for feeding Hay nets and equivalent containers are used to slow down the rate at which horses eat and therefore encourage longer chewing. This stimulates saliva production and the increased flow of saliva contributes to a reduction in the stomach's acid content. There are studies indicating that this can help to reduce the risk of stomach ulcers. Alongside the health-related benefits of feeding with hay nets and similar objects, the slow and steady pace of eating prevents boredom. Horses are occupied for longer with eating food and the time between meals is shortened. By slowing down the consumption of food, hay rationing products can also help ensure less roughage is wasted and is less quickly scattered and trampled underfoot. The additional benefit of this is increased hygiene. Another aspect is that the roughage remains cleaner and less contaminated with dust, which in turn creates an enormous advantage for horses with respiratory diseases. Another advantage of hay nets is that several can be hung up in various places, allowing every animal, regardless of its rank, to have its own feeding place and have access to sufficient amounts of roughage. Whether it be in the box, on the paddock or in the pasture, with our extensive range of hay nets, bags, boxes and racks, the horse-friendly feeding of roughage is possible practically anywhere. Important special considerations when choosing hay nets, etc. Hay nets are available with different mesh widths. The larger the distance, the faster the food consumption. Meshes that are too small, however, cause stress since too little food can be taken. The mesh is also exposed constantly to the horses' powerful jaws, which leads to faster wear. Hay bags or pouches are suitable alternatives to hay nets for slower eating. Care must be taken to ensure that the openings from which the hay can be eaten are properly arranged and not too small. A diameter of approx. 5 - 6 cm has proven to be ideal. Hay nets come in various designs. For a service life that is as long as possible, the material used, the structure of the cords, the diameter of the threads (monofilaments), the type of connection and the finish are generally the key criteria to consider. Materials such as polypropylene and a cord diameter of around 5 - 6 mm, made up of individual monofilaments, have proven to be excellent for this. With troughs or boxes with mesh bars, a distance of 6 cm is also recommended. Here, too, care must be taken to ensure the correct, low mounting height so that the horse's posture is as natural as possible, while at the same time preventing the risk of injury by stepping on it or similar. At Kerbl, you will find a range of roughage containers over the next few pages, such as hay nets in many shapes, hay bags, hay racks and boxes made from metal or plastic.
5 Hay net Nova • small-mesh hay net offers many benefits: longer feeding times, prevention of food jealousy etc. • handwoven design • without metal rings Ref. no. Colour Mesh size € 3227322 black 30 x 30 mm 1/30 3227323 blue 30 x 30 mm 1/30 3227320 black 50 x 50 mm 1/30 3227321 blue 50 x 50 mm 1/30 Hay Net Set of 10 • with rings Ref. no. Colour Mesh size € 32695 red 10 x 10 cm 1/10/60 32696 green 10 x 10 cm 1/10/60 32697 blue 10 x 10 cm 1/10/60 32698 black 10 x 10 cm 1/10/60 Hay Net Set of 5 • small-mesh hay net offers many benefits: longer feeding times, prevention of food jealousy etc. • with rings Ref. no. Colour Mesh size € 321284 black 5 x 5 cm 1/30 321296 red 5 x 5 cm 1/30 321297 green 5 x 5 cm 1/30 321298 blue 5 x 5 cm 1/30 Top Seller
6 Hay Net, Tunnel Shape • practical hay tunnel that can be filled from both sides • sturdy belts with spring snap hooks to the sides for easy mounting • Metal inserts at the end and in the middle for easy filling • easy opening via zip for filling and refilling • tear-resistant and durable Ref. no. Colour Length Width Mesh size loose hay capacity € 3282836 black 150 cm 50 cm 5 x 5 cm approx. 11 kg 1/5 Hay Net Retaining Hook Easy, one-handed mounting of hay nets and much more. • hook-in and remove products on the rope without tools • can be mounted directly onto a wall or pipes with a diameter of 10 to 40 mm • with integrated thread and screws for mounting on pipes • no risk of injury to horses thanks to smooth surface • Material: Aluminium Ref. no. € 3224775 1/50 Filling Aid for Hay Nets • practical aid for filling hay nets • with legs for easy handling and flexible placement • easy and fast to assemble with just a few hand movements • sturdy design with opening for easy removal of the filled net Ref. no. Colour Height Ø € 32694 black 90 cm 51 cm 1 42
7 Hay Net with Filling Aid • reinforced hook-and-loop fastener to the opening prevents accidental opening of the hay bag • practical hanging hook, can also be usedas a filling aid • extremely tear-resistance and durable Ref. no. Colour Length Width Mesh size loose hay capacity € 3211645 white 83 cm 83 cm 3 x 3 cm approx. 5,5 kg 1/20 3222179 white 90 cm 110 cm 3 x 3 cm approx. 8 kg 1/16 3222180 white 100 cm 150 cm 3 x 3 cm approx. 12 kg 1/12 Hay net FlexiStrong The practical and fast-fill hay net bag made from extra strong material • easy to attach with quick release buckles • thick 6 mm cord for long life • for the box, paddock or pasture • easy to fill • Material: Polypropylene Ref. no. Colour Length Width Mesh size loose hay capacity € 3223400 green 90 cm 90 cm 4,5 x 4,5 cm approx. 7 kg 1/20 3223401 green 150 cm 100 cm 4,5 x 4,5 cm approx. 10 kg 1/10 3223402 green 200 cm 120 cm 4,5 x 4,5 cm approx. 20 kg 1/8 Hay net • promotes proper feeding • extremely tear-resistance and durable • small-mesh hay net offers many benefits: longer feeding times, prevention of food jealousy etc. • up to 30 % less feed wastage Ref. no. Description Colour Length Width Mesh size loose hay capacity € 321999 for ponies and trailers white 90 cm 60 cm 3 x 3 cm approx. 4 kg 1/25 321998 for 12 hour feed white 120 cm 90 cm 3 x 3 cm approx. 8,5 kg 1/25 322000 for 24 hour feed white 160 cm 100 cm 3 x 3 cm approx. 16 kg 1/15
8 Hay Bag • ideal for tournaments, transport or in the stable • with 2 hanger rings • Material: Polyamide Ref. no. Colour Length Width € 3280 black 65 cm 50 cm 1/10/50 3222320 black 90 cm 63 cm 1/50 HayBag The HayBag brings together many benefits in one product. • up to 15 % less feed wastage • easy to fill and clean • ideal for species-appropriate feeding of hay • universally usable and easy to mount in stables or pasture • Material: PVC 326102: 12 side holes with 20 cm spacing 326103: 15 side holes with 20 cm spacing 3224774: 12 side holes with 20 cm spacing Ref. no. Description Colour Height Material Ø Capacity € 326102 Small black 70 cm PVC 37 cm 85 L 1/10 326103 Big black 90 cm PVC 48 cm 195 L 1/6 3224774 Small grey 70 cm Cotton 50 cm 85 L 1/12 Ref. no. Description Material suitable for € 323506 Wall Mount galvanised metal 323500, 326102, 326103, 3224774, 323509 1/10 326104 Floor bracket galvanised metal 323520, 326102, 326103, 3224774 1 Hanging and fastening options for HayBag
9 Fodder rack HayBox The hay box for the humanely feeding horses. Food intake is slow but steady and can thus contribute to the well-being of the horse. • fewer digestion problems through slow eating • very fast to fill and easy to clean • sturdy, galvanised metal grid with 6 cm bar spacing • Horses eat in their natural position - for stable, paddock etc. • for approx. 8 - 10 kg hay (depending on the structure and pressing) • if required, a floor or wall mount is available as an accessory for better mounting • the hay dust falls to the floor through the perforated base plate – also ideal for wet or damp hay (excess water can drain) • supplied with metal grille • Material: HDPE • incl. assembly instructions, easy assembly • supplied as a kit ideal for dust allergy sufferers Ref. no. Width Height Depth € 3210373 80,8 cm 56 cm 61 cm 1 22 Wall Rack SlowFeed Plus The stable wall rack for slow and species-appropriate eating. The 5 cm bar spacing means the horse eats slowly but constantly, which can contribute to the animal’s welfare. • fewer behavioural and digestion problems through slow eating • inclined base plate ensures the remaining hay slides down • with hinged cover for easy and fast filling • the horizontal opening on the base prevents feed residues from accumulating on the floor and facilitates the complete emptying and cleaning of the rack • very sturdy construction • very easy to assemble • wall mounting included • for approx. 14 kg hay (depending on the structure and pressing) • footboard protection due to the bars reaching down to the floor • Material: galvanised metal • for wall mounting • supplied as a kit Ref. no. Width Height Depth Weight Rod distance € 3225 81 cm 114 cm 41 cm 32 kg 5 cm 1 Feed Storage Rack • high-quality sturdy feed storage rack made from galvanised metal for wall mounting • the design allows the horse to eat appropriately and slowly • the grid is pressed against the food by the rotary hinge when the horse eats, so it receives small portions and is engaged for a long period • Raw food can be easily refilled by lifting the grid from the front or from behind as required and through an opening in the box partition • supplied as a kit • incl. assembly instructions, easy assembly Ref. no. Length Width Height Weight Rod distance Capacity € 32706 60 cm 47 cm 53 cm 14 kg 6 cm 90 L 1 20
10 Hay Net for Round Bales Hangable feeding net for hay and silage bales for feed-saving roughage supply to horses. • Hay is no longer dispersed • Fastening with integrated cable • tear-resistant and durable • soft material, protects the horse‘s mouth • universal use • Rope thickness: 6 mm • Material: Polypropylene Ref. no. Colour Height Ø Mesh size € 321605 green 160 cm 125 cm 4,5 x 4,5 cm 1/5 321606 green 180 cm 150 cm 4,5 x 4,5 cm 1/3 Hay Net for Round Bales • Feeding net for hay and silage bales for feed-saving roughage supply to horses • Hay is no longer dispersed • secure attachment by elastic cord • tear-resistant and durable • soft material, protects the horse‘s mouth • universal use • Rope thickness: 6 mm • not recommended for horses with horseshoes due to risk of fouling • Material: Polypropylene Ref. no. Colour Height Ø Mesh size € 321603 green 150 cm 150 cm 4,5 x 4,5 cm 1/4 3227439 green 140 cm 140 cm 4,5 x 4,5 cm 1/4 NEW 3227440 green 160 cm 160 cm 4,5 x 4,5 cm 1/4 NEW 321604 green 180 cm 180 cm 4,5 x 4,5 cm 1/3 Important: always place on the ground or on a pallet and pre-tension from above - never let it hang freely.
11 Slow Feeding Net The net is placed over the food/bales so that the animals eat more slowly and thoroughly, helping to improve their digestion. • reduced dust formation • appropriate feeding • little food is wasted • with rubber cord • Material: Polypropylene art. 291295 galvanised frame • for easier fastening of the slow feeding net • convenient and quick to fold up and down Ref. no. Colour Length Width Ø Mesh size € 291260 green 3,6 m 2,4 m 45 x 45 mm 1/6 291261 green 3,6 m 2,4 m 100 x 100 mm 1/10 291262 green 2,8 m 2,8 m 45 x 45 mm 1/6 291263 green 2,8 m 2,8 m 100 x 100 mm 1/12 291352 green 3,6 m 2,4 m 30 x 30 mm 1/4 NEW 291353 green 2,5 m 45 x 45 mm 1/6 NEW 291354 green 3,5 m 45 x 45 mm 1/4 NEW Ref. no. Description Material Length Width € 291295 Frame for Slow Feeding Netgalvanised metal 1,83 m 1,83 m 1
12 Albert Kerbl GmbH Felizenzell 9 84428 Buchbach Germany Telefon +49 8086 933-100 Telefax +49 8086 933-152 E-Mail info@kerbl.de www.kerbl.de PR443-23=Heunetze_A4_202305_EN © 2023 We are constantly striving to improve our stock of products and keep them right up to date. We reserve the right to make design changes. The publication of this catalogue renders all previous catalogues and prices lists for these products invalid. All prices provided are the manufacturer’s recommended retail prices and are inclusive of VAT. All information is subject to typesetting and printing errors. Price alterations and errors reserved. Colours and designs may vary due to printing processes. Reprinting – even just of extracts – is only permitted only with prior consent. Kerbl UK Limited 8 Lands End Way Oakham, Rutland LE15 6RF UK Phone +44 01572 722558 Fax +44 01572 757614 E-Mail enquiries@kerbl.co.uk www.kerbl.co.uk
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