Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Hi Glen,
I do not recommend feeding corn, even shelled corn, to horses because a large percentage of it is not digested in the early part of the digestive system. Consequently, much of the grain reaches the hind gut, where it is fermented by the bacterial flora. This is one of the main causes of laminitis. So, if you must feed a grain, stick with oats – it is much safer. But, limit the amount you feed to no more than 2 lbs per day; use other energy sources instead.
Yes, you can feed alfalfa with a grain – there is no interaction, if that is your concern.
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Thank you for the info.
Where are you from? MO
How did you locate this forum? web search