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This study shows that the GrowSafe system can accurately monitor individual horse hay intake. Individually housed horses spent more time eating hay than group-housed horses, suggesting potential benefits for precise equine nutrition management.

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Area of Science:

Equine Science
Animal Nutrition
Animal Behavior

Background:

Precise individual feed intake monitoring in horses is challenging, especially for dry forage.
Current methods are limited, particularly in group-housing scenarios.
The GrowSafe system, utilizing radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, is used in cattle for individual feeding data monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the feasibility of using the GrowSafe system for monitoring individual dry hay intake in horses.
To characterize and compare the feeding behaviors of horses under individually housed (no competition) and group-housed (with competition) conditions.
To test the hypothesis that horses consume more hay when individually housed compared to group-housed.

Main Methods:

A pilot study involving 10 mature Quarter Horses in a 4-week crossover design.
Horses were housed individually or in a group pen equipped with GrowSafe feed bunks.
Individual hay intake and feeding behavior were recorded using RFID technology.

Main Results:

Individually housed horses exhibited significantly longer durations of hay feeding daily compared to group-housed horses.
Total daily hay intake (DM/kg BW) tended to be higher in individually housed horses.
Eating rate (DM/kg BW/min) was higher in group-housed mares but not significantly affected by housing in geldings.

Conclusions:

The GrowSafe system demonstrates feasibility for accurately monitoring individual horse feed intake, including dry hay.
Housing conditions significantly influence equine feeding behavior and duration.
The GrowSafe system offers a promising tool for precise monitoring of individual horse feed intake and behavior, even in group-housing settings.