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Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition

   Welcome to my forum. 

Here you will find more than 6 years of questions and my answers. It is searchable and offers a great deal of information. 

Currently, I am discontinuing new questions. This may change in the future, but in the meantime, please know that It has been a true pleasure serving you. 

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I also have a growing number of recordings on "Teleseminars on Nutrition Topics that Concern You" as well as the new, Spotlight on Equine Nutrition Series -- printed versions of favorite teleseminars.

And finally, look for my articles in a variety of local publications and online newsletters, as well as the Horse Journal, where I am the Contributing Nutrition Editor.  

 

All the best,

 Dr. Getty 

 



Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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sugar content in grass

Hi Dr. Getty,

I was wondering if there are varieties of grasses for pasture that are lower in sugar than others? We are looking to re-seed our pastures this fall.

Joy

Where are you from? New Kent Va

How did you locate this forum? surfing

Re: sugar content in grass

Hi Joy,

Legumes (alfalfa, clover, peanut) tend to be higher in soluble carbohydrates than grasses. However, they are also more nutritious. I would suggest that you plant what grows best in your area. A really good mixture is timothy and alfalfa.

Dr. Getty