Thanks! I just assumed when I asked for alfalfa pellets at the feed store that I would get just plain alfalfa pellets. I didn't read the tag until I got home and had opened the bag. I'll shop around and try to find plain alfalfa pellets with nothing added. Thanks again!

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Hi Lisa,

Glad to help!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

OK...after reading all of the alfalfa pellet tags at numerous feed stores, with many of them containing animal fat, this is what I found:

Nutrena's Naturewise Alfa Pellets Plus (GD)
Crude Protein - min 17%
Crude Fat - min 2%
Crude Fiber - min 28%
Ingrediants - dehydrated alfalfa meal, plant protein products, processed grain by-products.

Are these OK? I am feeding 2 lbs of alfalfa pellets, 2 oz Nutra Flax & 2 oz Mare & Foal IIP to my 6 month colt with free choice coastal bermuda pasture and/or hay.

Also, I was surprised to read that the MVP Mare and Foal IIP I am feeding has animal fat in it. Do you know why animal fat is used? Since I am only feeding 2 oz/day I assume the small amount of animal fat will not effect my colt?

Thanks
Lisa

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Hi Lisa,

These pellets will work better than the previous ones. About the Mare/Foal IIP.. I will get back to you with more info.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

Hi Lisa,

As I thought, the Mare/Foal IIP does not carry animal fat. I had to contact the manufacturer. The label is outdated and they will be providing a new one soon.

Sorry for the confusion.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

Thanks for checking on the Mare & Foal IIP! Glad to hear there is no animal fat in it (even though the label says there is). Guess you can't always believe what you read on a label.

Thanks again!

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