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Grain issues?

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powerstroke power
Reg. Oct 2009
Posted 2018-12-09 9:50 PM
Subject: Grain issues?


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Is there anything in a feed that would/could cause a few horses in the herd to cough or not agree with? Even brought home a new horse (test rode w/o issues) and after 2 feedings, it’s coughing. Hay is good. Thanks for any thoughts. I will be switching to something just to see if it helps.
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OhMax
Reg. Feb 2013
Posted 2018-12-09 10:10 PM
Subject: RE: Grain issues?


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What grain are you feeding?

Also are you certain your hay is free of mold or excess dust?
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powerstroke power
Reg. Oct 2009
Posted 2018-12-10 12:33 PM
Subject: RE: Grain issues?


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The hay is very nice...

I'd rather not say which feed...but wonder if they ever have additives that some horses don't get along with.
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OhMax
Reg. Feb 2013
Posted 2018-12-10 12:48 PM
Subject: RE: Grain issues?


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Much like people and allergies - it will differ from horse to horse. I’ve never experienced coughing as a symptom I could tie directly back to feed but I’ve certainly had horses not flourish on one feed or another.

Is the coughing only at feeding time or is it persistent? Persistent I think I would be having a vet out.

One thought might be that they are inhaling dust if the feed is pelleted and the pellet quality is poor. You could try wetting the feed down for a week or 10 days to see if that helps. Or removing grain entirely and offering good quality free choice hay for a similar time frame.

I’ve also had horses cough when they were carrying a worm load.

Just thoughts.
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