{"product_id":"meta-hay-for-horses","title":"Meta Hay for horses","description":"\u003cp\u003eMetaHay could play an important role in managing horses with metabolic and neurological sensitivities because it directly targets major dietary risk factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Specifically grown for high NDF levels\u003cbr\u003e• Supports hindgut fermentation, producing volatile fatty acids (VFAs) — a safer energy source from fermentable fibre rather than sugars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetabolic conditions (EMS, insulin resistance, laminitis)\u003cbr\u003eHorses with conditions such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) or a history of laminitis often have a reduced ability to regulate blood glucose and insulin levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEndophyte toxins → staggers\u003cbr\u003eEndophytes are fungi commonly found in ryegrass that produce alkaloid toxins, including:\u003cbr\u003e• Lolitrem B → associated with ryegrass staggers and neurological symptoms\u003cbr\u003e• Ergovaline → associated with vasoconstriction, heat stress and reduced circulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced insulin spikes may support lower laminitis risk and more stable metabolic control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese toxins are known to affect:\u003cbr\u003e• Nervous system → tremors and incoordination\u003cbr\u003e• Blood flow → increased laminitis risk\u003cbr\u003e• Gut function → reduced intake and performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTypical Analysis kg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDigestible Energy 9%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDry Matter 93.4%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eC Protein 7%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalcium 0.32%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhosphorus 0.1%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eZinc 25mg\u003cbr\u003eCopper 4mg\u003cbr\u003eBoron 7mg\u003cbr\u003eIron 50mg\u003cbr\u003eSelenium 0.02mg\u003cbr\u003eSodium 0.27%\u003cbr\u003eChloride 0.8%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLignin 7.1%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOrganic matter 92.8%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eC Fat 1.4%\u003cbr\u003eStarch below \u0026lt;0.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSugars \u0026lt;5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrass staggers index \u0026lt;1 (less than 1.8 is recommended)\u003cbr\u003eK\/Na Ratio 4\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCa\/P Ratio 3.2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDCAD me\/kg 80 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Harvest Grains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407883772205,"sku":"BTH","price":26.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6712\/2221\/files\/download_4d329331-7bb3-49d4-bb97-565d15678766.jpg?v=1774731140","url":"https:\/\/feedcentral.co.nz\/products\/meta-hay-for-horses","provider":"FEED CENTRAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}