Posted 2014-07-14 5:25 PM Subject: Beet pulp for weanling?
Expert
Posts: 1286 Location: Mississippi
This is my first baby raising experience and granted it isn't a quarter horse (it's a Clydesdale weanling) but I have always gotten great advice here so thought I would ask you all. Is beet pulp recommended for youngsters? I have my barrel horses and other clydesdales on it but wasn't sure if it is safe to start the little one on it or not. We do not have that great of a hay selection around here but of course right now there is plenty of green; however, I am just trying to get some ideas on general nutrition for him.
Posted 2014-07-14 5:48 PM Subject: RE: Beet pulp for weanling?
Expert
Posts: 3782 Location: Gainesville, TX
I fed a beet pulp based feed to my weanling. However, a more complete feed might be a better option. I really like the ultium growth. You don't have to feed them a lot if they have good grass and they look great on it.
Posted 2014-07-14 7:20 PM Subject: RE: Beet pulp for weanling?
Ms. Manners
Posts: 1820 Location: Oklahoma
The concern I have with feeding beet pulp to youngsters is that is is very low in phosphorous, and it is important to keep a good calcium:phosphorous ratio with their growing body. It is also very low in B-vitamins, protein ( 8 - 10% usually), and has minimal carotene. If you choose to feed it, you will need to supplement at least the phosporous deficiency.
Posted 2014-07-14 10:13 PM Subject: RE: Beet pulp for weanling?
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Posts: 1454 Location: kellyville ok
I have three horses on beet pulp right now. My complaint is the inconvenience. I am thinking of weaning my horses off of it. It's a lot to ask someone else to soak it and all that when I need someone to feed for me and it's not the easiest to deal with when I'm traveling. Thinking of just supplementing their feed with some alfalfa pellets, tough to get good alfalfa consistently around here.
Beet pulp for weanling?
