Re: BRAN
Laney Humphrey (laneyh@mbay.net)
Mon, 25 Nov 1996 08:12:12 -0800
>My vet here in Southern California recommends NOT feeding bran as it may
>promote the growth/development of enteroliths. He says that the soil/water
>has a high alkaline content and that the bran is not a good thing to feed.
> He suggests using psyllium for helping to prevent colic and for wet mashes
>to use something like A&M instead. Has anyone else heard this?
>
Yes! No to a lot of bran because of enteroliths (stones) &
calcium/phosphorus imbalance and yes to psyllium for sand colic prevention.
(My horse loves his psyllium pellets but most don't so it gives you the
chance to develop some luscious new horse bribery recipes!)Laney