feeding a poor doer possible laminintis

[Jim bob]

My boy is naturally a poor doer and is a big tb. However recently he has had to go onto steriods with the associate risk of possible laminintis. So he is currently in a sectioned of bit of the field and is allowed in the big field for a short time each day. Currently he is in very light work and is fed one fed a day of alfa a molasses free around 3/4 of a stubb scoop. He did used to be on d and h conditioning cubes but I have since stopped that. However now he is looking very thin indeed and weighs around 555kg. What would you do?

 

[marmalade76]

Micronised linseed is safe to feed to lami prone animals, just add it to what you already feed.

 

[TGM]

If you are not already doing so, feed him hay when he is in the sectioned off paddock - probably best soaked to reduce sugar content, if he will eat it that way. You could also add some Speedibeet to his feeds - this is low in starch/sugar but high in digestible fibre and calories. You could also look at Dodson & Horrell's Cushcare, which is designed for equines with Cushings (who are prone to laminitis but often lack condition). I'd feed at least twice a day as well.

 

[Jim bob]

Could I not use the cubes? Only o stocked up for winter before he went on the steriods. I never thoughts a out feeding him hay in the field. He does go out with the others for around 5 hours a day atm

 

[TGM]

Could I not use the cubes?

if they are D&H Build Up Cubes they are pretty high in starch/sugar which are contraindicated for horses at risk of laminitis.

 

[NOISYGIRL]

My horse is on saracen releve and super fibre pencils and micronised linseed