Discussion on Beet Pulp Shortage?
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Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: dro
Post Number: 21771
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 - 10:24 am: |   |
Some folks are reporting there is a shortage of beet pulp in the USA and this shortage is expected to continue. It is recommended that you keep a ready supply on hand or investigate alternative foodstuffs as you may find it unavailable for a month or two at a time:
If you feed it for heaves, consider hay cubes.
If you feed it for low nonstructural carbohydrates (sugars and starches) consider coastal bermuda hay.
If you feed it to hard keeping horses or those who have trouble masticating, soaked alfalfa or grass hay cubes may help.
DrO |
Diane E.
Member
Username: scooter
Post Number: 3176
Registered: 9-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 - 5:04 pm: | |
Thanks Dr.O. We are having a hard time finding the alfalfa or grass hay cubes or pellets. I asked the farm store when they are going to get some and they didn't know.
Anyone else having that problem? |
Sara Wolff
Member
Username: mrose
Post Number: 4187
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 - 7:18 pm: | |
No yet, Diane. But I suspect the time is coming. Hay right now is twice it's usual price as are pellets and cubes. Beet pulp is still available, but is pricey, as are all the grains of course. |
Vicki Zaneis
Member
Username: vickiann
Post Number: 811
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 - 10:01 pm: | |
My feed mix has a lot of beet pulp in it, so this certainly is of concern. I have purchased a fairly good supply since the weather is cool and the distance to the store that carries it is great.
I lucked into some good local Tifton coastal hay that my horses love, delivered and stacked 250 bales this fall, which gives me a fair amount of peace of mind. |
