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Re: [RC] Lucerne Hay and Laminitis - steelsidedownLucerne ("Denige") makes several varieties. The timothy mix is 7% protein, up
to the alfalfa which is 15%.
I have several client barns using the "high fiber" (9%), free choice, for many
years without a problem. I used it myself in small amounts to supplement poor
hay or a "candy hay" at rides to encourage them to eat.
It is a very rich, nutrient dense, fiber source. Both the client barns I
mentioned have track TB's, they feed little if any grain, and have FAT shiney
working TBs. I had always viewed it as a way to feed "properly", a quality
forage diet, without the need to feed concentrated grains.
I would worry about the straight alfalfa version, especially if getting a large
amount of grain also.
There has been much research lately on founder horses having a genetic
predispostion for the condition. Is it possible the founder cases in the barn
share bloodlines?
Jen
---- Nik Isahak Abdullah <drnikisahak@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
A friend of mine had a stable of around 20 endurance horses.Over the last 1 year, 2 of his elite 'endurance campaigner' developed debilitating laminitis. Looking at their previous 'feeding' regime I did not feel that they are 'over-graining'. The previous stable manager loves 'Lucerne Hay' though... there is a mountain of it in the ware house!Can too much of 'Lucerne Hay' be associated with laminitis??!! Nik _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. Learn more. http://windows.microsoft.com/shop =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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