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Audra Cook
Nov 23, 2011 - 4:15PM
Re: mineral ratios

Dr. Getty,
Thanks for your reply. The calcium and phosphorus are both above minimum levels and in the correct ratio range. Copper and zinc are both significantly deficient, however, so that's why I wanted to bring them up to the manganese level (in the correct ratio).

Where are you from? Auburn, AL

How did you locate this forum? online

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Nov 23rd, 2011 - 4:15 PM
Dr. Juliet Getty
Dec 6, 2011 - 11:37AM
Re: mineral ratios

Hi Audra,

Horses can tolerate high levels of manganese so I would be reluctant to suggest that you add more copper and zinc. But, since it reduces phosphorus absorption, I would recommend that you add some more phosphorus (and also calcium if needed.

All the best,

Dr. Getty [:-]
Author of Feed Your Horse Like a Horse


quote=Audra Cook]Dr. Getty,
Thanks for your reply. The calcium and phosphorus are both above minimum levels and in the correct ratio range. Copper and zinc are both significantly deficient, however, so that's why I wanted to bring them up to the manganese level (in the correct ratio).[/quote]

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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Dec 6th, 2011 - 11:37 AM
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