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Re: [RC] [RC] Midwest horse feeding and riding buddies - Joe Long

On Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:52:50 -0600, AMFura <stonerabbit66@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Perhaps those more knowledgeable than me can reply to dispel or confirm
this, but I have always been under the impression that alfafa produced more
heat during digestion. I don't know the specifics, but if I remember
correctly, it produced more heat than grass hay because of the richer
protein content.
I'm not sure if I'd feed it for the sole pupose of keeping my horse warm,
but I'm here in Nashville and the weather doesn't get that bad in winter!
Angie F

I'm no nutrition expert, but AIUI protein does not contribute significantly to
body heat.  Calories do that.  I suspect that the "old wives tale" that feeding
alfalfa keeps a horse warmer in winter than grass hay was started by an alfalfa
salesman.

-- 

Joe Long
jlong@xxxxxxxx
http://www.rnbw.com

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