RE: [RC] Feeding Questions--Ration Plus - Mike Sofen
I looked up Ration Plus and found that it “is
a source of microbial fermentation by-products. It does not contain live
microorganisms. Ration Plus is derived by culturing Lactobacillus acidophilus in a nutrient media.”
Now the best info I have to date is that
there is no science supporting a benefit from non-live microbials for horses,
that only live microbials have proven effect. I’m hoping one of the
vets or researchers on the list can clarify this.
The product sounds great, your experience
with it is undeniable, and Cory is a top vet. The question for me –
is it really working, and how?
Mike Sofen
A few years back we had a colic and Cory Soltau, DVM was out
and told me if I used Ration Plus I could avoid a great many colics and by
golly, it's proven to be true. My 23 y/o mare looks fantastic and holds
her weight as does our highstrung NSH who has had problems with weight, prior
to using that product. (I must add that at the first sign of anything
"off" I give the horse homeopathic Aconitum Napellitum 3 times every
15 minutes in the 30C dose: works like a champ.) Anyway, on EBay you
can buy Ration Plus in various sizes at greatly reduced rates...much cheaper
than buying the 16 oz. bottle from the vendors. Now, if someone could
just tell me how to stop this UNDERLINING dilemma I'd be in good shape
:-) Best to you all,
