The Fodder Group Aims To Revolutionize How Wellington’s Horses Are Fed By Mike May
There’s a feeding revolution taking place in Wellington. It’s not a new way to feed hundreds of hungry people. Instead, there’s a new product designed to positively impact the daily diets, health and performance of a highly treasured segment of Wellington’s population — its horses. The product is called Fodder, and its creators believes that it will positively impact the daily diets of Wellington’s equestrian inhabitants. Thanks to the Fodder Group Inc., this nutritious, fresh food is now available to the thousands of horses here in Wellington, as well as livestock (cows, pigs, sheep and goats) and poultry (chickens, ducks and turkeys) around the country — 365 days a year. As far as horses are concerned, Fodder is an appropriate feed for all equines, from ponies to Thoroughbreds. According to the Fodder Group’s Florida dealer and Wellington resident Justin Hickey, Fodder starts with a seed and becomes a fully-grown nutritious livestock feed in less than a week — just four days, to be precise — using a hydroponic growing system. Designed in drought-ravaged Australia and built here in the U.S., it has taken a dozen years to transform the Fodder concept into a concrete reality. The story about Fodder’s nutritious value is as newsworthy as how quickly it can grow. According to Hickey, Fodder is all-natural, more than 90 percent digestible, more cost-effective than hay,
reduces methane output, reduces colic in horses and is healthy for the animals, as it contains high amounts of protein, starch, vitamins and minerals. Not to mention, the horses, cows and poultry seem to like it, too. Hickey explained that in 90 days, clients will be able to see the results in horses by feeding them Fodder. “After eating Fodder, everything about them is healthier — their hoofs, coat and skin are in better shape,” he
said. “The temperament of the horses also improves. And, with cattle, the meat is better tasting and healthier.” If those animals knew the consistent nutritional benefits of what has been designed for them, they’d be waiting at the trough, eagerly anticipating their next meal. Credit for this new feed supply goes to the Fodder Group, which has pioneered a four-day growing cycle which has an optimal yield, is nutritious and is affordable. One of the key aspects of the four-day growing cycle is the Fodder Group’s proprietary LED lighting system. The images of the Fodder after each day of the four-day growing cycle are eye-opening and attention-grabbing.
A horse enjoys freshly grown feed from the Fodder Group.
wellington the magazine | february 2019
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