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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.

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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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