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The CO2 footprint of a private individual is only small compared to that of a large company. Nevertheless, it is wise to find out what small things you can change yourself to contribute to a happier. Also we started with small steps to make the change. Because even the small steps matter.
Our researches gave us guidance where to start and which road to follow. Join us on our journey and find out how you can contribute too.
Sustainability affects us all and is taking on an ever-increasing role in our society. No industry is exempt from this, including the equine industry. That is why we are a proud partner of a project at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Science. Since the equine industry has not been studied much on the topic of sustainability, the students were researching exactly this aspect.
The following tips on sustainable horse feeding are provided Dr. Gülsah Kaya Karasu of Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Science. Next to that we give you tips how Pavo can help you to easier implement those tips with the help of our products. Of course, the more tips you implement, the better it is for the environment.
Roughage is the basic of a horse's diet. When planning the feed, you should always start with roughage and only add a mineral supplement if needed. When you have your basics covered you can go for a concentrate. You should always ask yourself whether the roughage is not sufficient.
It happens again and again that horses get too much feed. There is no other explanation for the fact that there are also overweight horses. This not only affects the horse's health, but also consumes unnecessary resources. If your horse has been fed too much and needs to lose weight, you can participate in the Pavo InShape programme.
Otherwise, ask yourself whether your horse is getting enough feed or rather too much. By avoiding overfeeding, you can ensure that the resources are used optimally.
Make sure that your horse only gets the nutrients it needs. Nutrients that the horse gets too much of will be excreted unused in the faeces. This is not only inefficient, but also pollutes the environment. Pavo products are all formulated to meet your horse's needs, so you don't need to add anything else if you follow the feeding recommendations. This way you can feed your horse in a nutrient-efficient way. If you are not sure if your horse has sufficient supply, you can test it here.
Certain sustainability attributes of your feed can be indicated by different labels. This helps you to recognise and choose sustainable feed. For example, you will find the GMO-free label on all Pavo products that we produce completely ourselves. Further, you can also check our packaging for the FSC® logo.
A distinction is made between three different grazing methods. The first method is called continuous grazing, where the horses graze in a meadow for the entire grazing period. A more sustainable option is rotational grazing. Here, the horses move back and forth between different pastures several times a season. The pastures that are not used during this time can be regrown and maintained. The third grazing method is called multispecies grazing, and here cows are taken to the same pasture together with the horses or when the horses change pastures, in order to use the pasture more effectively.
Which grazing method you choose has an impact on the biodiversity of your pasture. Whichever option you choose, you can further improve the biodiversity and quality of your meadow density with Pavo GrassSeeds.
Make sure you only feed protein of high quality. Feeding high quality protein will help to reduce the nitrogen and ammonia emissions. If you want to find out if your horse needs extra protein, you can make use of the roughage quick scan. This is an easy and fast way to assess your roughage. If you then need extra protein for your horse, choose a high quality product like Pavo ProteinPlus and only feed the recommended amount.
Roughage is the basic of a horse's diet. When planning the feed, you should always start with roughage and only add a mineral supplement if needed. When you have your basics covered you can go for a concentrate. You should always ask yourself whether the roughage is not sufficient.
It happens again and again that horses get too much feed. There is no other explanation for the fact that there are also overweight horses. This not only affects the horse's health, but also consumes unnecessary resources. If your horse has been fed too much and needs to lose weight, you can participate in the Pavo InShape programme.
Otherwise, ask yourself whether your horse is getting enough feed or rather too much. By avoiding overfeeding, you can ensure that the resources are used optimally.
Make sure that your horse only gets the nutrients it needs. Nutrients that the horse gets too much of will be excreted unused in the faeces. This is not only inefficient, but also pollutes the environment. Pavo products are all formulated to meet your horse's needs, so you don't need to add anything else if you follow the feeding recommendations. This way you can feed your horse in a nutrient-efficient way. If you are not sure if your horse has sufficient supply, you can test it here.
Certain sustainability attributes of your feed can be indicated by different labels. This helps you to recognise and choose sustainable feed. For example, you will find the GMO-free label on all Pavo products that we produce completely ourselves. Further, you can also check our packaging for the FSC® logo.
A distinction is made between three different grazing methods. The first method is called continuous grazing, where the horses graze in a meadow for the entire grazing period. A more sustainable option is rotational grazing. Here, the horses move back and forth between different pastures several times a season. The pastures that are not used during this time can be regrown and maintained. The third grazing method is called multispecies grazing, and here cows are taken to the same pasture together with the horses or when the horses change pastures, in order to use the pasture more effectively.
Which grazing method you choose has an impact on the biodiversity of your pasture. Whichever option you choose, you can further improve the biodiversity and quality of your meadow density with Pavo GrassSeeds.
Make sure you only feed protein of high quality. Feeding high quality protein will help to reduce the nitrogen and ammonia emissions. If you want to find out if your horse needs extra protein, you can make use of the roughage quick scan. This is an easy and fast way to assess your roughage. If you then need extra protein for your horse, choose a high quality product like Pavo ProteinPlus and only feed the recommended amount.
