This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Check out the articles on Equine Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (EPSM)on the Rural Heritage website: http://www.ruralheritage.com/vet_clinic/index.htm While it is most common in Draft breeds the condition has been found in Fjords, Quarterhorses and many other breeds. Eliminating carbohydrates such as grains and adding fats and oils to the diet is the treatment. http://www.ruralheritage.com/vet_clinic/epsm.htm>
Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, still winter with 0 degrees and cloudy conditions. Where's spring? >There are many reasons that corn oil is used in varying amounts with feed. >The four horses at the barn where I board are given small amounts mainly to >help with shedding out and give a shine to the coat. There are other more >complicated reasons that research has come up with and lots of information on the >web about being able to work better in hot weather etc. Many people give >larger amounts of corn oil to help horses gain weight without adding a lot of extra >grain. ************************************************************ Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
