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Elizabeth Walker said:
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> The yucca isn't added for its anti-inflammatory action. ?It is
> ?added because it will bind with ammonia in the large intestine,
> ?and be excreted in the manure, rather than in the urine.?
> ?From their web site:
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"One of the most common feeding errors is over-feeding protein. A small amount 
of protein is converted to energy, but much of the excess protein produces high 
levels of ammonia in the large intestine. Ammonia absorbed into the blood 
inhibits performance due to increased joint unsoundness, abnormal electrolyte 
balance, decreased immune response, and poor energy metabolism. The yucca 
extract binds with the ammonia and passes it out through the feces without 
allowing absorption into the bloodstream and subsequent release through the 
urine. "
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And this from Triple Crown's website about their 14% Performance Formula (added 
roasted soybeans to increase the protein content):
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"A well balanced "sweet" feed designed for horses with specific protein needs, 
especially broodmares, yearlings, foals, and performance horses who typically 
eat grass forage... "
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This product also contains the yucca that they claim is added only to fix the 
"common feeding error" of "over-feeding protein."? Seems a damned silly thing 
to be doing to me...sell a high protein feed that has something in it to "bind" 
to the by-product of "excess protein" and have it be passed out in the manure.
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They could, of course, just put less protein in the feed...that solves the 
feeding excess protein problem as well.
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This just doesn't make any sense.
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kat
Orange County, Calif.
:)

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