Re: Alfalfa Hay and Colic

Doverwood — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:17:20 GMT

Hi There,

Too much of anything they're not used to can lead to discomfort. The questions you need to ask yourself are. How high a protein hay compared to how high a protein diet she's used to. Is she founder prone? Is she stalled or turned out daily? What's her normal water intake? Is she passing manure? Is she willing to eat? She should pass a pile every 45 minutes at least. Do you know what her belly should sound like? Is her belly making normal gut sounds? Free movement/walking is good even if it takes all day :) Check her piles to see if they're unreasonably solid and dry with mucus membrane in them. Horses are designed to have something in their gut all the time, but if they're not fed that way all the time, it could lead to bellyache issues. If your really not sure, call the vet. It's always better to be safe than sorry. Take Care

Alfalfa Hay and Colic

Cowgirl for Christ — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:43:25 GMT

My 7 year old mare got out of her pen last night and got into some alfalfa hay, im not sure how much she got into, though according to my dad she had a "nibble" but she looks sick. My dad found her out while I was at work I walked her today to keep her moving, but im just curious if alfalfa hay will cause colic when there is too much ingested? Thanks

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