Bales of hay steamed for 50 minutes in the HAYGAIN HG1000 were devoid of fungi and yeast and the total viable count (TVC) of bacteria reduced by 86%.
5th European Workshop for Equine Nutrition, Cirencester, Sept 2010James, R. and Moore-Colyer, M.J.S.2010 The effect of steam treatment on the total viable count, mould and yeast numbers in hay using the Haygain steamer. The Impact of nutrition on the health and welfare of horses. EAAP publication No. 128. Ed Ellis, A., Longland, A.C.,Coenen, M and Miraglia, N.p 128-132 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1144/4268/files/Experiment_1.pdf?1024311003690905083