Bed-Down offers a range of premium dust-extracted horse bedding products which are recognised for reducing ammonia build-up in the stable.
Ammonia is a common problem in horse stables, particularly where bedding becomes wet and urine accumulates. As urine breaks down, it releases ammonia gas, creating an unpleasant smell and potentially compromising air quality. High ammonia levels can irritate a horse’s sensitive respiratory tract, making good stable management and the right choice of bedding essential.
The key to reducing ammonia is to manage moisture, remove wet patches regularly and choose bedding that absorbs urine efficiently. Keeping the surface of the bed dry and maintaining good ventilation can also help create a fresher, healthier environment for your horse.
Bed-Down offers several bedding products designed to tackle wet stable conditions. Rapasorb, our chopped rape straw, is particularly effective thanks to a unique chopping process that exposes the highly absorbent inner pith. In comparative testing, Rapasorb proved 33% more absorbent than a competitor’s product. Its excellent absorbency helps manage moisture and protect against the dangers of ammonia, particularly in wet stables. It also provides a warm, comfortable and durable bed, with a natural citrus scent to keep the stable smelling fresh.
Bed-Down Traditional is another horse bedding for owners who prefer straw. Made from improved chopped wheat straw, it helps tackle ammonia in the stable. It is more absorbent than conventional straw, allowing moisture to drain through and helping keep the bed’s surface dry and cosy.
For those seeking a combination of straw and shavings, Bed-Down Excel offers a 50/50 mix. Its free-draining chopped straw allows urine to pass beneath the surface, while the absorbent shavings help concentrate moisture into a smaller area for easier removal. This can help keep the bed drier and ammonia levels lower.
Bed-Down Premium, made from large-flaked white softwood shavings, provides another absorbent, cushioning horse bedding for a comfortable stable environment.
Importantly, these products undergo Bed-Down’s EASY BREATHE™ multiple dust extraction process, helping remove hazardous airborne dust particles and supporting better stable air quality.
By combining suitable absorbent horse bedding with regular mucking out and good ventilation, you can help reduce ammonia build-up and create a cleaner, more comfortable stable for your horse. Choosing the right bedding can make a real difference to everyday stable management and to your horse’s wellbeing.
Contact us today on 01986 785278 or at info@bed-down.co.uk
