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NEW
EXCITING BEDDING AND FEED
Miscanthus is a tall perennial grass which has been grown in
the UK for many years, initially as an ornamental grass in gardens, but
more recently it has been investigated as a crop within its own right.
Research carried out in the UK has determined the
suitability of miscanthus as a biomass crop to produce energy, at the
same time, many other uses were investigated which included the use of
miscanthus as horse bedding.
Biomass crops will become increasingly important if we are
to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and thus reduce the problem of
greenhouse gases, miscanthus forms a major part of this agricultural
revolution.
Miscanthus Production
- Rhizomes,
which are small root fragments are planted in the first year
of establishment, at this time it is vital they are handled carefully
as the crop is very expensive to grow.
- The
crop thrives best in moist soil conditions and finds it hard to
survive in drought.
- In
its first year of growth, the plant will only produce a few stems,
these will grow in excess of 2 metres high.
- In
subsequent years every plant will produce more stems, each of which
will be over 3 metres high. In late summer the fields are a dense mass
of foliage tall enough to shelter fully grown deer.
- Once
established, the crop requires no pesticide or fertiliser inputs.
- Each
year the plant loses its leaves, these will supply the nutrients
for the next year's crop. Growth is stopped by sharp frosts and each
spring new leaves appear, the life of miscanthus can extend to 15 years.
- After
3 years of growth, the first harvest can take place.
Harvest is accomplished by the use of forage harvesters which chop the
stems into small chips, these will be dried, processed and packed for
sale.
 
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MiscanthusPure bedding is
produced from 100% pure chopped miscanthus (elephant grass) and is
highly suitable for horses. We sell the bedding in
100
litre bales.
Price: £6.50 per bale including VAT. Discounts are
available for bulk purchases. For more info please call our sales team
on 01622 738497 or 07843 603112.
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- Economical - very long
lasting.
- Consistent - bale to
bale all from the same producer.
- Dust free - produced with
dust extraction plant.
- Comfort - Users report
that horses can get up easily and do not damage limbs.
- Saves labour - Needs less
frequent changes of bedding.
- Save money - Save time
cleaning out and use less material.
- Natural - We harvest the
product, dry and pack in polythene wrapping. No additives are used.
- Environmentally Friendly
- Miscanthus is grown to help reduce greenhouse gas production, it is
renewable and efficient.
- See Independant German
trials work on miscanthus pellets as horse bedding.
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- Use as a deep litter
(initially 8-10 bales) in a standard 12*12 stable.
- It may be necessary to
sprinkle MicanthusPure lightly with clean water. This helps
prevent the bedding moving when the horse lies on it for the first
time. Water should be used sparingly.
- Only remove wet patches
and droppings (this is what makes MiscanthusPure so
economical). Do this regularly as good housekeeping.
- Top up as necessary.
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For more info please call our
sales team on 01622 738497 or 07843 603112.
Individual orders available from 1 bag
upwards prices plus carriage for more details contact our sales team on
01622 738497 or 07843603112.
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catalogue.
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