Why feed conditioning feed
Conditioning feed is highly digestible, and depending on its type, may also be slow release and/or non-heating. Conditioning feed is used to improve or maintain the condition of a horse or promote weight gain in a controlled way.
It may contain some or all of the following ingredients:
- Excellent quality protein – superb for muscle tone and topline development
- Oil rich ingredients e.g. soya oil or linseed– for coat condition and to add a source of slow release energy
- Vitamins and minerals
- Controlled levels of cereal, starch and sugar
- Antioxidants
- Pre/probiotic blend
- Highly digestible cereals – which improve digestive efficiency
- Vitamin E – an important antioxidant
- Yeast – to support a healthy digestive system
Conditioning feed is ideal for:
- Weight gain - without having to resort to feeding an excessive amount of hard feed
- Improving stamina
- Improving or maintaining muscle and topline development
- Promoting a controlled temperament (conditioning feeds often contain slow release calories)
- Show horses
- Broodmares in late gestation when their digestive capacity is reduced
- Broodmares in early lactation when energy demands are high
- Elderly horses that struggle to maintain condition
A conditioning feed can be a very useful addition to the horse’s diet if used correctly. If you’re concerned about your horse’s condition or would like to find out more about conditioning feeds, call one of the free feed lines and speak to the nutritionists about your requirements.
Posted: 10/02/2016 13:11:13