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Coping with Cushing's
17th January 2007
The dietary management of a horse or pony with Cushing's disease should be based on a low sugar and starch diet. Unfortunately one of the main problems associated with the Cushing's horse is that they tend to be more prone to laminitis, so high starch feeds such as cereals should be avoided.
Dengie's Alfa-A and Hi-Fi ranges all contain alfalfa, which is a legume. Alfalfa is a naturally good source of protein and naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. Alfalfa has a good calorie level equivalent to a pasture or cool mix/cube, but with much lower levels of starch, making alfalfa an ideal feed for horses with Cushing's disease.
If you would like to read further about how to help manage a Cushing's horses diet, click here or call our feedline on 0845 345 5115 where one of our nutritionists will be pleased to help you.
