Beet pulp has been a staple in the equine industry for quite some time, useful for its high fiber content, low sugars, and digestibility. Beet pulp actually comes from the sugar-beet industry, which means that the sugars have been extracted as much as possible leaving behind the fibrous beet pulp. It is also a useful prebiotic to help keep the microbes in the hindgut happy. (KER Staff, 2019)
We use beet pulp as a base for all the benefits detailed above and because many horses find it a highly palatable fiber option. It expands quite a bit when soaked, making it a useful tool for adding water into the horse’s digestive tract.
Standlee Beet Pulp
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Guaranteed Analysis:
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Crude Protein |
Min 7.5% |
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Crude Fat |
Min 0.5% |
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Crude Fiber |
Max 21% |
Unbeetable Beet Pulp Pellets
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Here is a useful article on the benefits of beet pulp: https://ker.com/equinews/benefits-beet-pulp-horses/
From Kentucky Equine Research:
“Beet pulp is considered a prebiotic, meaning it is beneficial to the millions of microbes in the horse’s hindgut. A robust, well-functioning microbiome contributes to overall health.” (KER Staff, 2019)
Sources:
Staff, K. E. R. (2019, July 23). Benefits of beet pulp for horses. Kentucky Equine Research. Retrieved January 16, 2023, from https://ker.com/equinews/benefits-beet-pulp-horses/
Premium smart Beet Shreds. Standlee Premium Products. (n.d.). Retrieved January 16, 2023, from https://www.standleeforage.com/products/premium-smart-beet-shreds/