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Tamara
Jul 12, 2008 - 7:47AM
Re: Feeding a fat mare in foal?

Thank you Dr. Getty:

I am unable to get your products unfortunately as I live in Ontario, Canada. The shipping would be very expensive.

I am able to get "Mare Plus" a product by Farnam. It is for pregnant/lactating mares, and I will start her on that. As for a magnesium supplement, that is more difficult. If you know of a product I could get in Canada, please let me know. There doesn't seem to be anything around that has magnesium in the desired levels.

I can also get some alfalfa pellets to give her until we get our second cut (August) of fresh hay. Thank you for your input, it's nice to know I'm not just being neurotic! I want her to be as healthy as possible without overdoing it, as she does have a weight problem (vet says it's the percheron in her?).

She is my best friend, and I want to do my best by her. Please let me know if you know of another magnesium supplement? Thank you,

Tamara

Where are you from? Ontario

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Jul 12th, 2008 - 7:47 AM
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Dr. Getty
Jul 14, 2008 - 8:52PM
Re: Feeding a fat mare in foal?

Hi Tamara,

The Mare Plus is fine. I am not aware of another magnesium supplement that is in Canada. If anyone knows of one, please feel free to "chime in."

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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Jul 14th, 2008 - 8:52 PM
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