Re: [RC] Surgar in Beet Pulp/ Laminitis Scare - Susan E. Garlinghouse, DVM
You're right, one rat research does not a statistical trend make.
However, I felt it the more responsible thing to do on behalf of laminitic,
insulin resistant and Cushinoid horses and the owners who manage them, to state
even the remote possibility of a problem (and how to solve it right here
and now) ---rather than wait a year to establish statistical data.
And that, Jaye, is the very heart of "interest in the well being of our
equids". Sorry that it offends your tender sensibilities.
Subject: [RC] Surgar in Beet Pulp/
Laminitis Scare
>>However, I was recently forwarded a copy of an analysis of some
beet pulp (admittedly, only one sample) in which simple sugars ran incredibly
high, over 30%---which for a seriously insulin resistant and/or Cushinoid
horse with laminitis issues, could potentially be catastrophic<<
Doc, i really did enjoy your interests in the well being of our equids,
but you just stepped over the line. That line consist of true fact and
realistic information to the public. One sample in a true
scientific study doesn't have a conclusion or points of
discussion. Until the beetpulp study is complete
theorecticals need to be kept under wraps and
tabled when conclusive fact is found instead of therum.
You sound like every other equine prognosticator, scare the
hell out of them first then explain it's just very few horses that are
affected..
