Introducing the BioBale: A Collaboration with Unibed

When it comes to horse care, the smallest details often make the biggest difference. From nutrition to stable management, every decision has an impact on health, well-being, and ultimately performance. That’s why Equine Bio Genie is proud to collaborate with Unibed, bringing together veterinary grade disinfectant technology with innovative, sustainable bedding products to raise standards of horse welfare and biosecurity.

Smarter Bedding Solutions for Horses & Yards

Traditional straw, while widely used, often presents challenges. It can become wet quickly, create larger muck heaps, and its dust content can compromise respiratory health. Unibed has addressed these issues head-on with their Oilseed Rape Straw and Wheat Straw products:

• Oilseed Rape Straw delivers excellent absorbency, meaning less bedding is required, muck heaps stay smaller, and stables remain clean and safe. Unlike traditional baled straw, which can be hard to handle and prone to dampness, this straw is chopped and dust-extracted three times, tackling the common problems owners face with standard straw.
• Wheat Straw offers a supportive, comfortable bed designed to aid rest and recovery, vital for performance horses who need optimum recovery between training and competition.

Introducing the UNIBED BioBale™: Bedding with Built-In Biosecurity

In collaboration with ourselves at Equine Bio Genie, Unibed has taken bedding innovation a step further with the launch of the UNIBED BioBale™. This groundbreaking product combines all the benefits of absorbency, cost-efficiency, and sustainability with an added layer of biosecurity.

Infused with our organic-compliant biocide, the BioBale™ is scientifically proven to reduce aspergillus and mould spores, two of the most common and harmful pathogens in stabling environments. Independent testing has shown reductions of over 50%:

• Oilseed Rape Straw untreated: 1,600 cfu/g mould spores
  Treated with BioBale™: reduced to 600 cfu/g
• Wheat Straw untreated: 100 cfu/g mould spores
  Treated with BioBale™: reduced to 40 cfu/g

Respiratory health is one of the biggest factors in equine performance. Clean airways are essential for energy, recovery, and overall well-being. Mould spores, particularly aspergillus, are a routine threat in equine environments, with the potential to restrict breathing and hinder performance. By tackling mould at source, BioBale™ offers owners peace of mind, ensuring their horses are stabled in the safest possible environment.

Sustainability Matters More Than Ever

In today’s climate, sustainability in equine care is no longer optional. Trainers and performance yards are under growing scrutiny, and making environmentally conscious choices is essential. Straw-based products are a natural by-product of agriculture and reintegrate easily back into the land, while shavings take far longer to decompose and can leach nutrients from the soil. By choosing Unibed’s straw-based products, yards can reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining high welfare standards.

For larger yards, Unibed also offers its own-branded packaging. The innovative BioBale™ can be customised in a yard’s colours or branding, perfect for syndicates, owner visits, and those who value professionalism right down to the last detail.

Why This Collaboration Matters

By uniting Equine Bio Genie’s expertise in disinfectant and biosecurity with Unibed’s sustainable, high-quality bedding, this collaboration offers a comprehensive solution for yards looking to protect both horse health and the planet. From reducing costs and muck heaps to safeguarding respiratory health, the UNIBED BioBale™ sets a new benchmark in equine care.

Discover more about how the UNIBED BioBale™ can support your horse’s health, your yard’s efficiency, and your commitment to sustainability by visiting Unibed or Equine Bio Genie.