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RE: [RC] Hey nutrition gurus - question on oats, another one - Kristene SmutsVery educational discussion! Now, what is the feeling on soaking the whole oats for a few hours before feeding? I soak, so would like to know if I'm wasting my time? Kristene South Africa "Susan E. Garlinghouse, D.V.M." <suendavid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 22/03/06 06:11:26 >>> Oats are considered a "soft" grain, so there's no increase in feed efficiency by feeding it steamed, crimped rolled or otherwise processed. In addition, oat grains are a nice little packet of nutrients as long as the outer layer isn't disrupted by being processed. Once they are, then whatever nutrients they contain that are susceptible to air start to oxidize. Over time, a significant portion of the nutrient potential is lost---the minerals will still be intact, as well as starch and protein for the most part. Fat soluble vitamins oxidize out pretty quickly. Those don't comprise a tremendous component of oats, but it's about 3-4%, so might as well try to preserve whatever nutrients you've already paid for. My vote is always whole 'heavy' oats---cleaned (ie, dehulled), but not otherwise processed. Good stuff. JMO. Susan Garlinghouse, DVM -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kristi Schaaf Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 8:39 AM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Hey nutrition gurus - question on oats I've been feeding steamed rolled oats (along with beet pulp and BOSS). It's time to head to the feed store today, and I'm wondering if I should try a different type of oat instead. Whole? Crimped? Rolled? Or stick with the steamed/rolled? Pros and cons to each? Kristi iluvdez at yahoo dot com Life's a journey, so enjoy the ride (and try not to fall off) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -- CONFIDENTIALITY WARNING The contents of this e-mail and any accompanying documentation are confidential and any use thereof, in whateverform, by anyone other than the addressee is strictly prohibited. This message contains information intended solely for the addressee, which is confidential and private in nature and subject to legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not peruse, use, disseminate, distribute or copy this message or any file attached to this message. Any such unauthorized use is prohibited and unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail, facsimile or telephone and thereafter delete the original message from your machine. Furthermore, the information contained in this message, and any attachments thereto, is for information purposes only and may contain the personal views and opinions of the author, which are not necessarily the views and opinions of South African Rail Commuter Corporation (SARCC) Limited or its subsidiary. SARCC therefore does not accept liability for any claims, loss or damages of whatsoever nature, arising as a result of the reliance on such information by anyone. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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