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Re: Triple Crown Senior

Hello Lisa,

I have written to Triple Crown to get the updated stats on their feeds. You are correct regarding the grains in the Senior Feed -- they are no longer part of the ingredient mix. I do see molasses, however, so let's see what TC sends me and I'll be back in touch.

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

Re: Triple Crown Senior

Hi Lisa,

Thank you for your patience. Since we now use measurements such as %WSC, %ESC, and %Starch in addition to %NSC, it was very interesting, indeed, to see Triple Crown's new stats on their various feeds.

The Triple Crown Senior is lower than the Low Starch version, as you indicated. The Senior has Starch + ESC equal to only 13.2% (ESC measures simple sugars, with very little fructan) whereas, the Low Starch is 16% Starch + ESC. However, the Low Starch feed is lower in simple sugars (ESC) than the Senior, because the Senior feed contains molasses. So the glycemic index of the Low Starch is likely somewhat lower than the Senior version.

The TC Lite is best of all the pelleted feeds with 9.5% Starch plus ESC, so for a low glycemic index feed, this is the one I would go with.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

Re: Triple Crown Senior

Thanks for verifying those numbers with Triple Crown.

Have a very Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year.

Where are you from? Texas

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