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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.

Take a look at my Nutrition Library and Tips of the Month for a variety of answers on selected topics. Be sure to sign up for my monthly e-newsletter, Forage for Thought.

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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Feb 6, 2006 - 5:42PM

OK I need to change what I feed for grain

After all this information I would like to ask what to look for in an all around grain that can be good for all horses. I have 20 and need a basic feed for all except the elderly.
I buy my feed from Blue Seal and they have so many different types that I have no idea what to feed!
How would I look for starch in grain?
What is a good balance of fiber?
What is the protein and fat levels suppose to be?
Thank you for helping me out Doc. It is so nice to have a board that is all about feeding our loved ones...

Where are you from? Maine

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Feb 6th, 2006 - 5:42 PM

d

Feb 8, 2006 - 6:30PM

Re: OK I need to change what I feed for grain

HI Sass,

Instead of Blue Seal, which is high in starch, how 'bout taking a look at Poulin Feeds. They have a Low Carb feed that's new and much more appropriate for horses' digestive systems. They have dealers in Maine.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

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Feb 8th, 2006 - 6:30 PM

s

Feb 9, 2006 - 7:02AM

Re: OK I need to change what I feed for grain

funny you should say that. I was just looking them up! there is one that is like 10/20 but I am not sure what the ratios should be in the grains. what about calcium and phosphorus? and fiber ..

Where are you from? Maine

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Feb 9th, 2006 - 7:02 AM

d

Feb 9, 2006 - 5:09PM

Re: OK I need to change what I feed for grain

Hi Sass,

Which Poulin product were you referring to? I was looking at the Carb-Safe product. It has 28% fiber and the Ca:P ratio is good.

Dr. Getty

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Feb 9th, 2006 - 5:09 PM

s

Feb 12, 2006 - 12:14PM

Re: OK I need to change what I feed for grain

I was thinking of the performance 10/12.

Where are you from? Maine

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Feb 12th, 2006 - 12:14 PM

d

Feb 14, 2006 - 8:30PM

Re: OK I need to change what I feed for grain

Hi Sass,

The Poulin Performance 10/12 is too low in fiber. I like a feed to have at least 15% fiber. Forage is what horses' digestive tracts need to be health, so a complete ration should reflect this.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

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Feb 14th, 2006 - 8:30 PM