Harvest Grains Do-It-Yourself Smart Feed®:
Do I need to add a mineral mix to 'DIY Smart Feed'?
Not necessarily. When formulating your own diet, it's crucial to remember that all raw materials have a mineral profile a few of which may be present in significant amounts. For instance, canola meal typically contains 1mg of selenium per kg, 100mg of zinc per kg, and has a calcium/phosphorus ratio of 0.35:1.
It's essential to ensure a balanced diet for your horse when preparing a home ration.
Calcium & Phosphorus: Homemade formulas often result in an imbalanced ratio of calcium and phosphorus, which can affect your horse's nutrient uptake. The additional calcium and phosphorus in 'DIY Smart Feed provides extra support for those with limited access to quality pasture, contributing to the maintenance of bones, joints, and overall health. It may be necessary to increase calcium and/or phosphorus to meet elevated demands, such as during late pregnancy, lactation, or when grazing high Kikuyu pastures. If you're unsure whether your homemade ration meets these requirements, contact us for professional assistance and diet planning.
Benefits of Smart Feeds®:
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Horses and ponies are more content when Smart Feed® is part of their daily diet.
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Supports respiratory function as part of daily diet, reducing the impact of dry cough and dust irritation.
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If there are concerns about your horse's health or performance, consider a blood analysis.
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A feed aid for horses and ponies with common feed-related gastrointestinal tract or hind-gut irritation.
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Safe for all sizes, ages, and breeds, including those at risk of colic, ulcers, airway infections, laminitis,
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Supports healthy rehydration when pasture intake is low or absent, particularly in warmer weather.
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Provides a safer foundation for a weight control program.
Submerge in water 10 minutes or more before feeding
Feed daily to assist management of:
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Laminitis or foundering
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Metabolic disorders
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Feed induced Tying Up
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Insulin resistance
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GIT disorders, colic, ulcers
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Anxious behavior
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Respiratory reaction to dust
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Various common feed reactions
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Gastric re-hydration
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Weight control program
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Mineral Imbalances
* Safe for mares in foal
Balanced calcium/phosphorus
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Essential salt
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Omega 3
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Essential fatty acids
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Non endophyte chaff
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Coated vitamin E
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Low GI
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Molasses free
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Grain free
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Soy meal free
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Copra free
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Lucerne free
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Natural source of boron
Activate with Water Before Feeding
Preparation Instructions:
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Submerge in clean water and leave to activate for 10 minutes or longer.
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Monitor soaking process to prevent fermentation.
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Use of bore water and humid conditions will increase risk of feed fermentation. Use the recommended soak time provided.
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If mistakenly fed dry, there is no cause for concern.
For further assistance or diet planning, please contact us.
Horse Size & Dry Weight Feeding Guide:
100kg up to 500g dry (add water)
200kg up to 1kg dry (add water)
300kg up to 1.5kg dry (add water)
400kg up to 2kg dry (add water)
500kg up to 2.5kg dry (add water)
600kg up to 3kg dry (add water)
Selenium testing is advisable to ensure levels meet the horses individual needs
Ingredients:
Non endophyte low nsc fibers, (no lucerne), legume, pulse, seed, flax, pea hull, lupin hull, HG factory fortified soy hull, premium omega 3 fatty acid, GMO free protein, sunflower, tissue anti-oxidants, sodium, chloride, calcium and phosphorus, feed conversion enzymes. (no added minerals, no added iron)
Variations in the plant nutrient values may occur
Contact us if you require qualified assistance or diet planning
15kg
