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I wonder what the protein, fiber etc. breakdown of COB (3 way)  looks 
like compared to these other  feeds.  If we are only using it as a 
vehicle and not using too much, why not?  It surely is a lot cheaper.  
I DO worry about the high protein.

-Paul


On Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 11:05  AM, Dot Wiggins wrote:

> Whatever happened to Purina  100,  200,  300?    (For idle,
> growing/breeding, or working horses?)  That used to work well for each.
> And was tasty, too.     And does regular Omelene have too much sugar 
> for
> some horses?
>
> Just curious. Presently using plain 3 way, COB to some of you.  Seems 
> to
> work fine mixed with beet pulp when wanted.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Latiolais" <latiolp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 11:20 AM
> Subject: [RC] Purina??
>
>
> > Speaking of feeds, I am in the process of changing feeds.  If anyone
> > has feedback on the following, please do.
> >
> > My feedstore has become unreliable,so I am changing stores and hence
> > have to change feeds.  The new store is a Purina store.  I guess they
> > are all either Purina or Darigold, along with MAYBE some local feeds.
> >
> > So, I used to feed an 11% protein, alfalfa based local feed with
> > minimal sugar.  I only feed 1-2 lbs a day mixed in with lots of wet
> > beet pulp and  vitamins and a Selenium and Vitamin E suppliment.  The
> > feed is more a device to encourage them to eat everything else.
> >
> > I looked at two Purina feeds today:
> >
> >    Ultium and Strategy AX.
> >
> >   The Ultium was twice as expensive as the Strategy. The store clerk 
> > did
> > not know why, and the printed materials did not help.  The only real
> > difference (aside from price) that I could tell was that Ultium has a
> > lot of sugar and also has beet pulp.  I can add my own beet pulp.
> >
> > I decided to "try" the Strategy.
> >
> > Comments???
> >
> > -paul L.
> >
> >
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