[AskAVet] Re: pot belly yearling

Not always, but typically a pot bellied youngster is caused by insufficient protein in the diet. Putting him on an age appropriate feed should help him. [Age appropriate = growth or foal feed. Triple Crown growth formula is a good one. I don't use it myself, but many out there like Purina Equine Jr (its a complete feed, so its fed in significant quantities). A ration balancer might also be a good choice.] Also be sure the hay is good quality, and not too coarse.
As you have already address possible worm burden, I won't say anything about that.
Chanda

--- In askavet@yahoogroups.com, eileen arbuckle <merrillfarms@...> wrote:
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> I aquired a yearling stud colt that has a big pot belly.  He was dewormed and two weeks after that tested neg. for worms.  Does anyone have ideas on how to get rid of the pot belly?  I've never really had a young one with a pot belly before and not sure on how to get rid of it.  Will it go away as he grows?
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> thanks,
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> eileen
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