Did you know that zoo animal bedding is more than just a soft place for animals to rest? In fact, proper bedding plays a critical role in absorbing moisture, controlling odors, and providing animals with a sense of security. However, choosing the right bedding materials requires careful consideration. At zoos across the United States, keepers […]

Hemp bedding is revolutionizing animal habitat management with its remarkable ability to absorb up to four times its weight in moisture. Currently being tested with hundreds of animals across more than a dozen zoos throughout the United States, this innovative bedding solution addresses one of the most persistent challenges zookeepers face: controlling odor and maintaining […]

Maintaining an easy-to-clean horse stall presents a daily challenge for equestrians and barn managers everywhere. Hemp bedding absorbs up to four times its weight in liquid, making it significantly more effective than traditional options like wood chips and straw for keeping stalls dry and manageable. However, the benefits of hemp horse bedding extend far beyond […]

Did you know that up to 80% of horses globally may suffer from mild to moderate equine asthma? Hemp horse bedding offers a revolutionary solution to this widespread issue by dramatically reducing respiratory threats in equine environments. Airborne dust in stables contains a dangerous mix of particulates from soil, mold, bacteria, insect fragments, hair, manure, […]

Hemp animal bedding absorbs four times its weight, making it a highly effective solution for maintaining cleaner, healthier enclosures. Its low-dust composition significantly improves air quality, reducing respiratory risks that are often aggravated by traditional materials like straw or wood shavings. In addition, hemp naturally traps ammonia odors, helping zoos and animal care facilities address […]

“Dominion Hemp is the largest hemp⁣ animal‍ bedding company in the ⁢United States. At⁣ this point in time, we⁣ have to source ⁢our materials from other states due to the restrictions⁤ that currently⁤ are on our Virginia farmers,” said the company’s founder.

Hemp horse bedding is extremely low in dust, hemp hurd is cleaned to remove harmful particulates that cause respiratory issues. This is critical to limiting respiratory and other health risks. Hemp has no phenols and isn’t palatable to horses, further increasing its health benefits.

Old Dominion Hemp owner Marty Phipps said if he were able to get hemp locally, it would not only help his business, but provide more business opportunities in the Commonwealth.

Marty Phipps started a business this year selling an innovative type of bedding for horses and small animals — a shredded substance that absorbs liquids, resists microbes and cuts down on smell.

As a horse owner, one of the most tedious jobs is cleaning out the stable. In a matter of hours, the stable can reek from the straw bedding that’s used as the horses’ home (and bathroom).

Some hemp enthusiasts, however, have found avenues around current legislation. Marty Phipps sells hemp in the form of bedding for horses, chickens, ducks, lambs and goats.