Main raw materials of our wood shavings are the freshly cut logs of natural white soft poplar (Aspen) and Pines from the nearby temperate region. The top quality wood shavings bedding for racehorses is marketed under the name of `PREMIER GREEN’, which has received warm response and gradual growth in market support. The product has being used by top competitive racing stables


- 100% natural product with no chemical, dust free, light-coloured and excellent softness. A top-notch bedding material with no crunchy pieces and traces of other woods.
- Extra absorbent, kiln dried to below 16% moisture content.
- Flakes in average size of 1.5 x 2.0cm for top comfy
- Environmental friendly and biodegradable
- Proven & used by some competitive racing stables in some top thoroughbred racing judiciaries in Asia region
 
Packing Descriptions:
In durable water-resistant & UV proof plastic bag
Weight:15Kg
40’ hq: 560bags
40’dv: 450bags (check & confirm with production unit on the accuracy of packing specs)

There are four main process to produce Premier Green Wood Shaving:
Wood Shaving: The logs are shaved by heavy-duty cutting & shaving machine under the supervision of skilled workers. The machine would cut the wood shavings into the required size.
Kiln Drying: The freshly cut wood shavings are belt conveying to the wood drying kiln operated by natural gas at 200-250C for 30 mins with water moisture maintained at between 13-18%
Grading: The dried wood shavings are belt conveying to the grading & selection department. Different sizes are separated by mesh filtration for different types of animal bedding
Packing: The selected Wood shavings are then transferred to the packing machine. The product is to be compressed by the four-sided hydraulic press. It is then packed into a sealed, water-resistant and UV-resistant, tough plastic bag of 15kg or 20kg according to the customer requirements
The Finished Product: The nearby region of Yangluo consists of about 2000 acres forest resource with the neighbouring Hunan Province having the same resources for long term supplying of poplar trees. The finished products are suitable for domestic and also export to Hong Kong, South East Asia & Australia

Types of wood shavings for horses
 
Beware, not all woods are suitable for making shavings for the horses. Some kinds of wood are poisonous to horses and can cause health problems. Here is a list of good and bad shavings for the stables.

Shavings are made from different types of wood. Some are made especially for use in horse stalls, while others are by-products from wood mills. It's important to know what is being used to make the shavings, since some horses can have sensitivity or allergic reactions to particular types of wood. It may only take a few minutes of exposure for a horse to develop a reaction, so don't use shavings until you have investigated their source, and do not take a chance if you suspect they are made from an undesirable type of wood. While allergic reactions vary, they can include hair loss, skin irritation, swollen legs, and even founder.
Aspen (White Poplar)
One of the softest wood materials for shavings. No trace of phenol & sap. Zero allergy to any animal. Ideal choice for stable bedding.

Pine

Pine is the most common type of wood shaving since most horses don't react to this wood source. However, if the pine is too green, some sap may remain which irritates the horse's skin.

Cedar

Cedar is another wood that is popular. Although cedar smells good, it has high oil content which can irritate the lungs. Some horses become sensitive to cedar. Not an ideal choice for racehorses

Oak

Oak shavings are a mediocre choice for bedding as hard wood and it is available only in areas where hard woods are milled.



Black Walnut

Walnut must never be used for horse bedding because it can be extremely toxic and even a short period of exposure or contact can cause disastrous results. Reactions can include hair loss, skin irritation, fever, irregular pulse and even founder.

Cyprus

Another wood that is sometimes used in wood shavings in the United States is Cyprus. However, some horses are sensitive to Cyprus and react with skin irritations and swollen legs.


Maple

Maple, particularly red maple, can be toxic to horses and should not be used for shavings.

Black Cherry

Black cherry can also cause reactions and can be toxic if eaten.

Sawdust

Though it is not preferable, sometimes sawdust is the only bedding product available. The problem with sawdust is that it is made up of very fine wood particles. The finer the particles, the dustier the stall. Every time your horse moves, he raises some dust and inhales it. Dust should be kept to a minimum because once inhaled it compromises the lungs, it can cause irritation to the respiratory tract and make the horse more prone to infections.

It's not only unhealthy for the horse but also unhealthy for you to breath. You should wear a paper surgical mask while moving sawdust and shavings, both contain dust.

Another problem with small shavings and sawdust is that the tiny particles can get into the horse's eyes and cause irritation and infection. So, if you use these products check your horse's eyes frequently.


Note: Here's a tip for pet rat, rabbit, guinea pig (cavy), mouse and hamster fans, never use Cedar or Pine bedding for small pets. The oil that smells so good in the bedding to us, is way too strong for their little lungs and respiratory system. Aspen is the safest wood bedding for small pets. An environmentally friendly, dust free, recycled paper bedding is also another good option.