Allen & Page Fast Fibre Horse Feed, 20 kg

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Horses that are good doers, have a tendency to put on weight easily or that are at rest should be fed a high fibre, low calorie feed alongside their forage. This will not only help keep their digestive system healthy, but also help prevent unwanted weight gain. Performance horses that have a higher energy requirement due to their workload can also perform well on a high fibre, low starch diet. Oils such as linseed oil and rapeseed oil and highly digestible sources of fibre can provide additional sources of slow release energy for the horse, in a way that is much better suited to their digestive physiology. In all cases the horse’s diet should be tailored to suit their individual requirements. Laminitis isn’t just a spring and summer problem it can occur in the winter too, particularly when horses eat frosted grass. Avoid turnout on days when it is very cold but bright and sunny as the fructan (sugar) content of the grass will be at its highest. Wait until the temperature has risen and the frost has melted before turning out. Your horse appears lame and may be reluctant to move, making only small, careful, ‘pottery’ strides. This may be more apparent on a turn or on hard surfaces. Weighing & EID Agriculture Tech AG TECH Handling Equipment Herd Monitoring Grassland Tech Weighing Equipment Cereal & molasses free, high in fibre & low in starch & sugar making it ideal for good doers and those in light work.

An excellent way of boosting a horse or pony’s water intake, which is especially important for veterans who can be reluctant to drink enough water, particularly in winterToxins – e.g. as a result of bacteria released during illness such as retained placenta, colic, or an infection in the body Fibre should form the basis of every horse’s diet to keep the digestive system healthy and functioning efficiently. A horse’s hind gut is populated with millions of bacteria which break down fibre by fermentation. Starch and sugar are normally digested in the small intestine, but when too much is fed some passes into the hind gut where rapid fermentation by the bacteria causes lactic acid to be produced. This acid production alters the pH of the hind gut and disruptsthe careful balance of gut bacteria. The acidic environment can also damage the gut wall and allow dead bacteria and other endotoxins to enter the blood stream; this causes an inflammatory response in the body resulting in laminitis. Feeding a high fibre diet, particularly one which utilises ingredients such as beet pulp, oat fibre and alfalfa will not only supply the horse with essential nutrients but will also help to maintain a healthy hind gut microflora as well as providing anti-inflammatory properties. Stabling him on a deep bed of shavings to provide support for the hooves. Do not use straw as your horse may eat it. Excessive intakes of lush or frosted grass, molassed feed and cereal grains that leads to an overload of soluble carbohydrate in the hindgut

Your horse appears uncomfortable and may shift his weight from one foot to another. The characteristic ‘laminitic stance’ with forelegs stretched forwards and weight shifted onto the heels to relieve pressure from the toes is commonly seen.What causes laminitis continues to be an area of huge research. It has become evident in recent years that although the over consumption of grass or feed high in starch or sugar is still commonly associated with horses developing laminitis, up to 90% of cases have an underlying hormonal cause. Animals that suffer from problems such as: Cushing’s disease (also known as PPID), Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Insulin Resistance (IR) will have an increased risk of developing laminitis. Laminitis can affect all four feet but the clinical signs are often more noticeable in the front feet.

Fibre is very important in the horse’s diet. Horses are known as hind gut fermenters which means they have a large chamber in their digestive system specifically designed for fermenting fibre. A diet that is low in fibre can lead to a range of health problems for the horse. I run a busy hunting yard, we have 18 horses in work of a variety of ages and types. It is important to us that they always look fantastic and feel well as they are often for sale and/or hire. I simply cannot afford to let a horse lose condition- it would be very difficult given the time of year and work load to regain it and we are very much in the public eye. It is also of equal importance they are safe, level headed and sensible for all types of rider as often I simply don’t know the experience or each person that comes to ride or hunt here.Supplies quality protein to help maintain topline & muscle tone. This is especially important for balancing the diet of horses and ponies on calorie restricted rations. When feeding Fast Fibre as a partial hay replacer, 1kg of hay is equal to 1kg of Fast Fibre (dry weight). The quantity fed will depend on various factors such as the severity of any dental problems, and also the time of year. During winter, for example, when grazing is limited and reliance on long forage is far greater, feeding amounts will need to much higher to compensate for this. Please call our friendly nutrition team who will be able to help with feeding amounts for your horse or pony. Please ensure that you obtain and retain a proof of posting when you return your goods. This is to protect you in the event that your goods are lost in transit.