M and T Haylage - Global supplier of Hay and Haylage

21/06/2024

HAYLAGE COMPLETE: FACT FILE 💚

In our Haylage Complete you’ll find a great, all round product made from our second cut Ryegrass. This forage product is well balanced with fibre and protein - an ideal choice for horses in medium work 🐴

Once opened, you’ll be greeted by a premium grass product that is a light gold colour with a sweet aroma!

Got a feeding question for us? Let us know in the comments below 👇

08/06/2024

We’re proud suppliers of Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo whose browsers are fed our M&T Alfalfa Haylage 🦏

When you want to enjoy your snacks al fresco, but it’s windy! 🦏 🌬️ 🙄 😒 😝

06/06/2024

We’ve been busy making our high quality, first-cut Ryegrass for our Haylage Elite! 💙

With its high protein and energy content, Haylage Elite is the perfect forage choice for competition horses as well as those in heavy work. Feeding our Haylage Elite will:

👉 Reduce reliance on hard feed
👉 Help support a healthy respiratory system
👉 Support those in moderate to hard levels of work requiring a quality fibre source such as performance horses and breeding stock

At M&T Haylage, we’re also NOPS and FEMAS accredited meaning you can rest assured that our forage meets safety requirements (to the highest standard) as defined by legislators and industry - which includes product testing and requires full traceability of each product 🐴

Got a question for us? Get in touch today with our team if you would like to discuss the nutritional benefits of our haylage or any product from our range in more detail!

📞 01709 234946
📧 [email protected]

23/05/2024

INCOMING ➡️ PREMIUM GRASS PRODUCTS!

The glorious break in the weather has allowed team M&T to (finally!) get busy in our fields and start baling some of our premium grass products. It’s what we do best - creating premium hay to cater to a range of different markets, nutritional qualities and benefits 👌

In just a few weeks time, this year’s hay and haylage products will be suitable for a range of different animals and markets to enjoy…

We’re proud to support the UK and global market for 🌍:

👉 Equine: From UK stockists to elite racing yards
👉 Export: Including mainland Europe and the Middle East
👉 Zoos
👉 Small Animals

Got a question for us? Get in touch with our expert team if you would like to discuss the nutritional benefits of any product from our range in more detail!

📞 01709 234946
📧 [email protected]

20/05/2024

HARVEST 2024 UPDATE 🌱

The sun was shining for us last week, meaning our arable team were busy in the fields mowing what will become delicious and nutritious hay for a variety of different animals!

At M&T, our hay and haylage products are home grown where quality is guaranteed all year round. We pride ourselves on producing premium quality products, which is why we want to show you the full process on how our products get from field ➡️ to bale.

🚜 Be sure to follow our journey over the summer months and please… Keep sending some sunshine our way!

📸 Video: By Tom B

07/05/2024

With spring and summer approaching, our farm is coming alive again with wildlife and birds 🐞🐦🦋 So you’ll be pleased to know that the swallows have arrived!

The start of May marks a busy period in our farming calendar, so it’s been great to spot that our summer visitors are back!

Enjoy this action shot by Tom, a member of the M&T team 🤩

25/04/2024

Who else is wishing the rain would go away so they can enjoy a scenic spring and summertime hack? 🌧️🌷

Where’s your favourite place to hack? And why? 🐴

11/04/2024

Find out why our Low Energy Haylage is a firm favourite ⬇️

Louise changed supplier to try and stop her pony from having a continuous cough. It’s safe to say, that our Low Energy has been a huge help!

🐴 If you have any queries for our team, please contact us on 01709234946

08/04/2024

Can I feed my laminitic horse haylage? 🐴

The short answer - yes - but there may be other, better suited forage options! 👇

Horses that have a history of laminitis and are therefore prone to laminitis require a forage that is ideally less than 10% water soluble carbohydrates (WSC sugars). The environmental conditions at the time of harvest of a hay or haylage are key factors which influence the sugar levels within a finished forage.

It is possible for both hay and haylage to fall below this 10% water soluble carbohydrate threshold and it is for this reason that you cannot categorically say that haylage is not suitable.⁠
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We analyse all of our hay and haylage products regularly and so we can select the most suitable forage choice for those requiring a low sugar diet from a source that is consistently analysing below the 10% threshold. ⁠
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Join this week as they debunk common misconceptions during Feed Fact Fortnight💡⁠
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Stay tuned for expert insights, informative videos, and practical tips on healthy horse nutrition 🌱
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BFFF

02/04/2024

LUCERNE HAY AND HAYLAGE 🌱

We’re proud suppliers Alfalfa Hay and Haylage to some of the best zoos in the UK, whose large animals such as rhinos and giraffes enjoy our products. Our Alfalfa products are grown and processed on our own farm using the highest quality grass.

Our experience supplying zoos means our expert team are on hand to help with your purchasing needs and nutritional requirements.

Are you a zoo and looking for a new supplier? Get in touch with us!

30/03/2024

We’re supporting British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) Feed Fact Fortnight 🐴

Starting today, the next fortnight across on BETA’s social media will focus on healthy weight management in horses and ponies!

Keep a look out for our nutrition tips and tricks coming soon 🤝

28/03/2024

Where can I buy M&T Haylage products?

As well as the option of buying direct from us, you can also purchase our hay and haylage products in stores across the UK and globally 🌍

📞 For our full list of stockists use the link in our bio, or contact a member of our team today on 01709 234946

22/02/2024

What makes your horse grin like this?

Our blog explores 8 ways in which you can keep your horse entertained and out of trouble 🐴

🔗 To read more on how to keep your horses happy, use the link in our bio!

16/02/2024

Feed your horses the very best with M&T 🐴

Take a look at one of our testimonials, reviewing our Low Energy Haylage.

Love M&T? You can leave us a review here: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/mandthaylage.com

📞 To speak to a member of our expert team or to request a quote, call us on 01709234946

15/02/2024

We’re hiring!

We’re looking for someone to join the team for harvest 2024.

Please see the brief job description below. If this role is of interest to you, please contact Tom on [email protected] for more information on the role and how to apply.

18/12/2023

M&T Haylage will be closed between Friday 22nd December 2023 and Monday 1st January 2024.

Normal operations will resume on Tuesday 2nd January.

The M&T team would like to wish our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎉

14/12/2023

M&T Haylage will be closed tomorrow (Friday 15th December).

Our Christmas and New Year Opening Hours will follow shortly!

19/10/2023

Made in Britain 🇬🇧

All of our products have the Made in Britain accreditation which is “an international seal of excellence domestically, in Europe and across the world”.

We’re proud to have our products as part of this standard to ensure that our customers know they are feeding a forage that is “truly British”

For more information on some of our accreditations, please contact our team:
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 01709234946

19/10/2023

We’re hiring!

We’re looking for a Production Operative to join the team.

Please see the brief job description below. If this role is of interest to you, please contact [email protected] for the full job description and information on how to apply!
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At M&T Haylage, we are leaders in supplying hay and haylage across the UK and overseas for the equestrian, zoo and small animal markets. We are looking for a Production Operative to assist in the manufacturing process of our products and general yard work. This is an opportunity to join a small family business, following a period of strong and continued growth, based on our farm in Doncaster.

As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for the manufacturing process of our products, working on machinery and strictly following health and safety guidelines. We’re looking for someone who is a natural team leader as further responsibilities in the role include communicating goals and deadlines to team members.

The ideal candidate would have experience in a similar role however full training would be provided, can be flexible with working days and hours and is a real team player. In return for opportunities to progress with the business as we expand.

12/10/2023

At M&T we have expertise in the international export of hay and haylage. We offer worldwide delivery on all of our products and have a huge range of customers across the globe.

We can guarantee the quality, the supply of products and the diversity to cater to each animal’s different nutritional requirements!

For international enquiries you can read more here 👉 https://www.msandtjhaylage.com/market/export or alternatively contact our team on [email protected]

05/10/2023

Made from our second cut Ryegrass, Haylage Complete is a great all round product!

⬆️ High in Fibre
➡️ Medium Energy levels
➡️ Medium Protein

Don’t forget that all of our packaging is fully recyclable too.

To speak to a member of our expert team, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 01709234946

28/09/2023

Introducing our 25kg Double Compressed Hay Bales, available in four different grasses:

🌾Alfalfa
🌾Timothy
🌾Meadow
🌾Ryegrass

Dust extracted, premium forage and is a sliced bale which makes feeding your horses, ponies and other animals easier!

For more information on which product would suit your horses and ponies the best, please contact our experienced team on:
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 01709234946

24/02/2023

Quiz time 🧐

How many of these anagrams can you guess (hint: they're all related to M&T Haylage)?

🐴 Srgarsey
🐴 Wadeom
🐴 Himytot
🐴 Etlie
🐴 Pemtcelo
🐴 Wlo Ygneer

Swipe for the answers. How many did you get right?

20/02/2023

When the seasons change, so does our routine ❄️

Whether that be stabling a horse overnight, or changing how often you ride your horse.

Before feeding your horse make sure you consider these things (so that you don’t under, or over-feed them):

🐴 Age
🐴 Weight and condition
🐴 Whether your horse needs to gain or lose weight
🐴 Level of work
🐴 Ability to maintain weight

11/02/2023

Did you know that allowing your horse to graze over larger periods of time is better for their digestion?

But how can you do this in practice?
🐴 Provide as much turnout as possible
🐴 Split their hard feed into multiple smaller feeds
🐴 Use slow feeders and hay nets to increase the length of time your horse eats forage for

What tips could you use?

06/02/2023

Competition season will be approaching soon.

So how can you best prepare?

🏇 Ensure that your horse is fit enough for the discipline you compete in
🏇 Consider whether their management will need to change
🏇 Consider changes in nutrition
🏇 Plan which competitions you want to enter
🏇 Make sure you are training above the level of the competition/s you wish to enter

For other competition preparation tips, click the link!

bit.ly/MAndTBringAHorseBackIntoWork

29/01/2023

Despite the cooler weather, horse owners still need to be watching for signs of laminitis!

With the sudden changes in weather, from frost to rainfall, there will be changes in grass growth which could increase your horse's risk.

It’s important you know the signs so you can take the appropriate action if needed! These are:
🐴 Reluctance to turn
🐴 Changes in behaviour/temperament
🐴 Reluctance to pick up their feet/weight bear on three legs
🐴 Shifting weight from foot to foot
🐴 A strong ponding digital pulse
🐴 Abnormal heat at the hoof wall/coronet
🐴 Shortened stride
🐴 Being careful on stony ground
🐴 Shifting their weight onto their back feet

Remember: overweight horses or those with conditions such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) or Cushing’s Disease will also be more at risk!

24/01/2023

Calling all M&T customers 📞

What is your top reason for feeding our product/s to your horse?

19/01/2023

For a haylage that provides enough fibre and is high in energy and protein, look no further than our Haylage Elite.

This is ideal for:
🐴 Horses and ponies in hard levels of work
🐴 Performance horses
🐴 Breeding stock

For more information on which product would suit your horse best, contact our nutritionist:
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 01709234946

16/01/2023

A horse’s digestive system was designed for grazing. In other terms, consuming lots of small bites of forage over extended periods of time.

It wasn’t designed for a couple of large feeds.

This is because the process of grazing helps to prevent stomach acid from moving and splashing the stomach lining, decreasing the risk of stomach ulcers.

Allowing constant access to forage or grazing can help reduce the risk of stomach ulcers, and keeps your horse feeling their best!