Southern New Mexico oats are known for their excellent quality, thanks to abundant sunshine, fertile soils, and reliable irrigation. They produce soft, leafy forage with great palatability and digestibility, making them a popular choice for horses and livestock. Oat hay is a popular grass hay made from oat plants harvested before the grain fully matures, providing a good balance of fiber, energy, and palatability for livestock. It is commonly fed to horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and rabbits because it supports healthy digestion while also offering moderate protein and energy levels to help maintain body condition. Oat hay is especially valued for its soft texture and natural oat seed heads, which many animals find appealing and easy to eat. It is often used as an everyday forage for active animals, growing livestock, or animals needing a slightly higher energy hay than traditional grass hays without the richness of alfalfa.
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