Hattikins
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how long does it take for a feed thats she's been on for 4 days to work its way out of her system? she's on just hi-fi chaff and hay now.
many thanks
many thanks
Violent reaction to barley...
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S_N
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What are the symptoms? Are they physical or mental? if mental, probably only take the same amount of time - though I am no expert, a physical reaction could potentially take longer to clear up.
Hattikins
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mental which manifested itself as massive explosions
! hasnt got skin irritations or anything
S_N
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PMSL!! In that case just wait it out and do as you are doing.
teddyt
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It takes 65-75 hours for feed to pass through the digestive system so in theory it should be no longer than 65-75 hours after you last fed barley. In fact it should be quicker than this as it is in the small intestine that cereals are mainly broken down and the energy from starch is released into the bloodstream. The large intestine is responsible for digesting fibre, which is slower release energy. So by the time the barley gets there most of the quick energy is on its way to your horses brain telling it to launch itself in the air!