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Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 - 12:24 pm:

Hi, Dr.O ~

My new horse Indy of course came with some of the feed he had been getting at his breeder's. They had been giving him approximately two lbs. of Buckeye Grow ‘N’ Win twice a day. This feed is 30% protein. I just never heard of a horse feed with that much protein. What is your opinion of this? Indy is four years old, and I certainly want him to reach his full potential growth and development, but I’m over my head here.

Since Buckeye feeds are not available in my area, I plan to switch him to Purina feed - gradually of course. Would Omolene 100 be sufficient, or should he be on a higher protein feed for a while longer? He will get very little concentrate in any event because he has access to excellent pasture 24/7, and also has free choice grass hay off our hayfield.

Thanks! :)

Suzy and Indy

Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 - 6:35 am:

Indy would be considered an adult horse. With access to excellent pasture and hay I see no reason for a higher protein that 10% but this is all explained in Care for Horses: Nutrition: Nutrition for the Horse: an Overview of Feeding Horses.
DrO

Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 - 11:46 am:

Thanks, DrO! It's just that the 30% stuff kinda blew my mind - mind not too good to begin with :O

Suzy and Indy
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