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What is a gradual feed change?

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What is a gradual feed change?

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A. A gradual feed change involves removing and adding feed ingredients in 1 lb. or smaller amounts every 2-3 days. Generally, grains should be changed more gradually than hays. Gradual changes are required for horses, because a large amount of digestion occurs with the help of microbes in the hindgut. The microbe populations need time to adjust to different feedstuffs. Q.