Description Dried peas are a highly palatable, high-energy, and protein feed. They contain roughly 23% protein and energy from starch and fiber. The protein content helps support muscle growth and recovery, skin and coat health, and hoof health. The Benefits of Peas: Peas have an excellent amino acid profile – the building blocks of protein, making them a very useful protein source. Peas are a particularly good source of what are known as essential amino acids, which need to be provided in the diet. The good-quality protein of peas supports optimum muscle tone and integrity, making them ideal for working horses, broodmares and growing foals. Provide a source of digestible energy from simple carbohydrates Peas contain good levels of digestible or ‘fermentable’ fibre (including pectin) which support beneficial fibrolytic (fibre loving) hindgut bacteria. These are whole peas and need to be either crushed or soaked before feeding.
