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Considering grass hay that is stored under a roof, are there any estimates as to how long it retains its original protein value?

Last Updated: March 06, 2008

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Protein concentration of dry hay that is in good condition and stored well will remain nearly constant for a very long time, often going over 20 years without changing more than 1 percentage unit.

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