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Ask
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Our Experts explain the nuts and bolts of equine nutrition.
by Larry Mack, Equine Nutritionist
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Q: During
the Summer I stop feeding some of my horses because they can
hold their weight by eating the grass in the pasture and all
of the hay they want. Are they receiving adequate nutrition
and how do I get the minerals and vitamins into them?
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A:
Proving a free-choice mineral that is made for horses is the
best way to ensure they are receiving adequate nutrition while
a predominately forage based diet. Seminole Grass Balancer 16:8
Horse Mineral provides the salt, minerals and vitamins the horses
need. It is available in either a 25 pound block or 25 pound
granular form. The blocks are soft enough that horses can eat
them but water proofed so they don't wash away in the rain.
The granular form should be provided under a covered area protected
from the rain but it is loose so they can freely eat it.
Grass Balancer 16:8 Horse Mineral should be provided year round
to horses as long as more than half of their roughage intake
is a "grass" type. When alfalfa or other legume type
hays make up more than half of their forage intake then use
Seminole Alfa Balancer 12:12 Horse Mineral.
For more information about Seminole Horse Minerals visit www.seminolefeed.com. |
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