Beet pulp
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Date: 2022-01-18

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#Fodder
Beet pulp in dried flake form.
Beet pulp is a byproduct from the processing of sugar beet which is used as fodder for horses and other livestock.
Beet pulp is the fibrous material left over after the sugar is extracted from sugar beets.
It is supplied either as dried flakes or as compressed pellets, but when fed to horses it should always be soaked in water first.
Despite being a byproduct of sugar beet processing, beet pulp itself is low in sugar and other non-structural carbohydrates, but high in energy and fiber.
Among other nutrients, it contains 10 percent protein, 0.
8 percent calcium and 0.
5 percent phosphorus.
It has no Vitamin A, so additional forage or supplementation is required to provide complete nutrition.
8,5'-Diferulic acid is the predominant diferulic acid in sugar beet pulp.
Sometimes molasses is added to improve palatability.
Beet pulp is usually fed to horses in addition to hay, but occasionally is a replacement for hay when fed to very old horses who can no longer chew properly.
A standard ration of beet pulp for horses is usually 2 to 5 pounds （0.9 to 2.3 kg） dry weight.
Before feeding to horses, beet pulp is usually soaked in water, at a ratio of one part pulp to about four parts water.
The maximum amount of water is absorbed after three to four hours, but it may be soaked for as little as one to two hours, especially in hot weather when there is a risk of fermentation.
Most commercial feeds designed for geriatric horses contain large amounts of beet pulp and are fed straight out of the bag without being soaked,
and manufacturer's directions generally recommend giving such feeds dry unless the horse has dental issues that make chewing difficult.
Beet pulp is not usually soaked before feeding to cattle, sheep and goats.
Dehydrated beet pulp has a good nutritive value for ruminants.
It is also fed to poultry, pigs and rabbits.
Beet pulp can also be fed ...