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> Is it alright to feed a horse straight 'ascorbic acid
> powder' as a Vitamin C source? I can get that through
> a health food outlet for $10/lb, compared to the
> Ester-C sold in the equine catalog that is at least
> four times as costly (but that comes with claims that
> it is the most readily absorbed and doesn't irritate
> the equine stomach). Thanks in advance. Kristi iluvdez
> at yahoo dot com
Can't speak to the efficacy of the powder vs the ester C, but would
certainly caution about feeding ANY form of C on a regular basis.  It is
worthwhile to use during short periods of stress and particularly helpful
for short times in the face of viral infections, but if fed on a regular
basis, it can inhibit the horse's own ability to manufacture it--NOT
something one would want to do!

Heidi



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