[Fwd: feed]

[flemmerl@rcbhsc.wvu.edu (Flemmer, Linda)]

Linda Flemmer wrote:

> Kimberly Huck wrote:
>
> >         I was just wondering if anyone out there was feeding Purina's Strategy and
> > how do you like it?
>
> We tried it and had a couple of problems with it in SE Virginia about 2 years ago.
>
> First of all, the dealer didn't sell much of it, so the bags tended to linger in the
> store.  We constantly found it moldy!  I'm not sure if it is a problem that is related
> to the feed or the length of storage.  It could also be the mill that produced it for
> our area.
>
> Secondly, we went from the same type of sweet feed (by Tiz Whiz, but formulation much
> the same as yours 10% protein, 4% fat, 8% fiber), and we had 3 incidents of tying up
> between two horses who had never tied up before & never have after we switched back.
> We couldn't see nay difference in our handling or management of the horses, so we
> assumed it was the feed.
>
> I'd stick to what you've got if it is working and possibly supplement with a little
> corn oil as needed to keep weight on them.  (I buy a 1 gallon sized pump to fit on the
> oil container.  It will last longer (not spoil) and be less messy.  I believe that
> most tack stores carry these or can order them - kind of like the pump on
> industrial-sized catsup & mustard containers.)
>
> Linda Flemmer