What is the nutritional value of beet pulp?
Beet pulp has a lower energy and similar protein content (9%) to oats except that it has a much higher fiber content and costs more. Beet pulp is low in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin D and several B-vitamins so high amounts should never be fed to horses without appropriate supplementation. There is considerable dispute whether beet pulp should be fed wet or dry. Molasses is often added to beet pulp to increase its palatability. Once a taste for beet pulp is acquired, horses do appear to like it so it is a good carrier to increase intakes of less palatable feeds or mineral-vitamin supplements.
