Re: RC: Beet Pulp

[Kirsten Foruria <kirsten@vermilion.reno.nv.us>]

OTOH, I have been feeding beet pulp for several months now (now to three horses,
used to be six), up to 6 pounds per day and have never noted any problems
what-so-ever including diarhhea. I didn't introduce it particularly slowly as my
horses seem to adapt to new feeds pretty easily.  However, I would introduce it
maybe a pound at a time just to be on the safe side.

Kirsten

Endure4fun@aol.com wrote:

> There is One thing you have to be careful when feeding beet pulp.  If you give
> to much it causes diarrhea!  I think 2 pounds dry, soaked is enough.  I have
> been feeding it to my gelding and if I don't be careful he gets the "runs" and
> thats something you don't want as it is taking water out of them.  It has not
> helped him weight wise.  If you use the shredded be sure to soak for a long
> time as it is slow in soaking up the water.  It hasn't helped my horse put on
> weight but have heard from other people that it has helped.
> Keri
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Kirsten (Price) Foruria
Vermilion Desert Ranch
Reno, Nevada



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