Re: Lon Lewis quotes and my final reply tto ti

[Tivers@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-06-25 10:40:16 EDT, RALSTON@AESOP.RUTGERS.EDU writes:

<< I did not say over 5 lbs would kill a horse, just reduce the efficiency of 
 digestion. Since you seem to like Lon Lewis, again I quote from my friend's 
 book, from Page 188-189:
 "To prevent digestion dysfunction (excessive gas production, colic,
laminitis, 
 impaired fiber fermentation) resulting from starch overload to the small 
 intestine, starch (which constitutes about 80% of a cereal grain) intake in
the 
 horse fed 2 to 3 meals daily should be limited to approximately 0.4% of body 
 weight per feeding which would be equivalent to about 0.5 lb of grain/100 lbs
 body weight...per feeding. When grain and therefore starch ingestion exceeds 
 these amounts, there is a dramatic increase in the amount of starch that 
 escapes digestion and absorption from the small intestine" All of these 
 statements are referenced. >>


Sounds like about 15 lbs a day to me.

ti