This message is from: "Lois Anne Starr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi Steve:
I have a request in also, to Texas A&M to their feed nutrition specialist
regarding the analysis of hygear. Still waiting for a reply but will
forward to you ASAP.
Lois Anne, MT
On 3/8/07, Steve A White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> This message is from: Steve A White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Steve,
>
> I posted your question on the equine vet list and got a couple of replys.
>
> The real name is hegari but is pronounced hygear. One vet said they used
> to feed it when he was a kid in west TX. He didn't recall having any
> problems with it other than it turns the manure red. The other vet said
> he doesn't recommend it because it is related to sorghum and could cause
> soghum cystitis which is an inflammation ot the bladder. The nutritional
> value wasn't that great either. Doesn't sound like it is a good
> alternative to feed for horses.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Steve White, DVM
> Gretna, NE
>
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