Feed information grumble

[Mari]

Why oh why can’t feed producers / manufacturers put the nsc on feeds they are recommending for equines with Cushings (PPID). They usually put the starch content but not the sugar content. I’m trying to find a feed with an nsc below 10% that my horse will eat.

 

[Leo Walker]

What have you tried? I know quite a few

 

[fredflop]

Most of the ones that I’ve used do

 

[Leo Walker]

Most of the ones that I’ve used do

I was just thinking that. It can take some digging to find the actual ingredients, esp with flipping Top Spec, but they usually have the starch and sugar on/

 

[SEL]

Sometimes you have to go on-line to get the info.

I use kwik beet and copra for a mare with PSSM, along with oat chaff. She needs really low NSC.

 

[Butterbear]

I use copra and linseed with 365 balancer for my Cushings pony.

 

[holeymoley]

Because most of it is totally unsuitable for anything with cushings, ems.
They want to name it something relevant yet pack it full of rubbish.
What is it you’re referring to? Maybe one of us on here will know.

 

[Griffin]

Have you tried emailing the feed companies directly? I know it's a pain but they are usually happy enough to give out the answers via email.