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Discussion on Feed dealer wants us to consider changing feed brands...
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judyhens
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Posted on Saturday, Nov 17, 2007 - 12:44 pm:
We have a feed dealer we have used for the past three years. Knowledgeable horseman. Dad is an equine vet. The last two weeks the Purina delivery has been late. He called around and was unable to locate the feed we use (Sr./ Omolene 200, and Omolene 300). He delivered something he says is comparable and is less expensive. The sweet feed looks the same. The Sr. looks slightly different.
Does anyone have experience feeding Acco feeds? This dealer says Acco is manufactured with Nutrena. Some feed goes into Acco bags and the same goes into Nutrena bags. The sweet feed he brought today is made by Livengood Feeds (All American 3000). It does look like the Omolene. The labels are pretty much identical.
Any input into use of non "branded" feeds would be appreciated. Any input on Acco vs. Nutrena?
They are both manufactured by Cargill out of Minneapolis. Cost is the same. Our dealer is an Acco distributor, not a Nutrena distributor.
We want to stick with him because he delivers weekly which makes our lives much easier, especially when we have 30+ horses here.
However, we have horses at all stages of development: pregnant mares, weanlings, stallions, performance horses, dressage horses. All are top quality. We don't want to hurt their performance or condition in any way...
I am really worried about switching from something we have feed from the early 90s....
Your input would be appreciated!
Judy
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scooter
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Posted on Saturday, Nov 17, 2007 - 5:03 pm:
Hi Judy we have the Acco brand around here and I believe you are right it is the same as nutrena.
I use to feed Acco's Safe and Sound it is the very same thing as Safechoice by Nutrena. The farm store I got the Acco from quit getting it so I switched my horses to Nutrenas Safechoice I also used their sweet feed at one time (before diets} and had no problems with it.
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