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RE: [RC] [RC] [SPAM] [RC] Pounds of hay - heidi

In my mind, supplements of anything should be used only when needed. The
finding that baseline chloride requirements are actually almost 3 times
higher than what was "assumed" is a bit of a major "oops" moment . A horse
on a predominantly or exclusively forage ration at usual intakes and up to
"moderate" (now defined for feeding purposes as 3 to 5 hours/week,
predominantly walk and trot) work levels will be fine. However, horses not
being generously fed forage, if not ad libitum, are headed for trouble.

Yes indeed.  And that's why there is a "maintenance" level for feed, and a 
"work" level--and why horses eating at "work" level (3-4% of their body weight 
in good forage) should get hog-fat if not working or lactating.

Most of mine will back off to a level below 3% of their body weight voluntarily 
when not in work (and when it is not cold)--but I have a couple of them who 
don't, and who are in the "diet pen" this winter, only getting feed increased 
when the temps drop below zero!

Heidi

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