Understanding: Laminitis
Despite being well into the summer months, laminitis cases are still high and we have been speaking to a number of concerned owners who are experiencing laminitis for the first time.
Sieved lucerne chop ideal for all equines, especially those looking to lose weight.
- Encourages chewing
- Superior high fibre
- Organic
Suitable For
- Bulking out feeds
- Metabolic issues
- Box rest
- Partial hay replacer
- Feeding dampened
Sieved lucerne chop ideal for all equines, especially those looking to lose weight.
p
8 - 12
f
35 - 45
s
<5
t
<3
l
Feeding Instructions
As with any new feed, introduce gradually over a week. LucieStalks should be fed dampened. Feed according to requirements and condition.
A level Stubbs bowl scoop = 0.25kg (dry weight) approximately
Composition
Dried, sieved lucerne stalks
Nutrients
All products are natural and seasonal variations can occur, the packaging of each product will detail the typical analysis which is relevant to the batch/cut within the bag. Below are this product’s specification ranges to give an indication of the seasonal variations that can occur for this product.
Specification Ranges
| Crude Fat (Oil) % | 1 - 2 | % | |
| Crude Ash % | 5 - 8 | % | |
| Crude Protein % | 8 - 12 | % | |
| Crude Fibre % | 35 - 45 | % | |
| Sugar % | <5 | % | |
| Starch % | <3 | % | |
| Digestible Energy | Low | <10 | MJ/kg |
Vitamins & Minerals
We do not add vitamins as the forages themselves have them naturally occurring, often in their precursor form, so the packaging of each forage product details average vitamin & mineral figures produced by the British Association of Green Crop Driers to give an indication of the levels found within Lucerne or Grass. However, Simple System undertakes mineral analysis every two years or when/if the source of the product is changed. Below are the most up to date figures specific to this product.
Major Minerals
| Calcium % | 0.88 |
| Phosphorus % | 0.13 |
| Sodium % | 0.06 |
| Potassium % | 2.44 |
| Magnesium % | 0.13 |
| Chloride % | 0.54 |
| Sulphur % | 0.14 |
Minor Minerals
| Copper mg/kg | 6 |
| Manganese mg/kg | 12 |
| Zinc mg/kg | 19 |
| Iron mg/kg | 99 |
| Selenium mg/kg | 0.41 |
Over the past 10 months he has discovered the joy of life - hacking politely, show-jumping, x-country and dressage. And eating! He's lost loads of weight and is a completely different shape (4 saddle-fits!).
Catherine , Surrey
Pulpits Farm have been loyal customers of Simple System for over 20 years.
We have been thoroughly pleased with the products & service offered to us over the years and have found Simple System Horse Feeds to be perfect for the wide range of different breeds we have here; including Arabs, Thoroughbreds, Highlands and other Native breeds (many of whom live out 24/7).
Gill Robinson, EssexPerfect Partners to Organic Lucie Stalks
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FAQ
Is this a low sugar chaff?
Yes, Organic Lucie Stalks are naturally very low in sugar. You can see the sugar level in the analysis table above.
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