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[RC] Purina?? - Adrienne Youngblood

Hi there...

Just another lurker brought out to speak about Ultium. I switched from
Purina's Equine Jr, and Complete Advantage to Ultium for my Morgan filly and
mare. Consequently over time they both became VERY aggressive and gained
weight. The filly became a real P.I.T.A. I cut back on how much I was
feeding...as the directed amount to feed is MUCH less than most prepared
feeds, but I didn't BELIEVE the feeding instructions ;) (and that may be why
it's more expensive - you're supposed to use less). After getting the amount
under control...I still feel the sugars in the Ultium had a hyper effect on
them and their weight.
I used to use a VERY  similar "concoction" of pellets, beet pulp, selenium,
vit E, vitamins. Ground flax seed, Kelp..etc.. I had only switched to these
prepared feeds for the sake of ease. They are now back to grass hay and the
"concoction" and are MUCH nicer :) . I think the control you get with making
your own, is really invaluable.

Adrienne





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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