Blackberry coats as Autumn approaches
With all the warm and dry weather we have had, it is hard to remember that we are fast approaching autumn. The horses are getting their “blackberry†coats.
Premium chopped sainfoin with cold pressed linseed oil. Provides quality protein, highly digestible fibre and essential omega 3.
- Supports gut microbes, aids digestion
- Encourages chewing and saliva production
Suitable For
- Adding variety
- Horses with good dentition
- Horses in work
- Fussy feeders
An ancient forage legume, sainfoin is a premium alternative to grass and lucerne, ideal for adding variety to the diet. A nutritious and palatable feed, offering unique support for the hindgut.
p
11 - 16
f
25 - 35
s
<8
t
<6
m
Feeding Instructions
As with any new feed, introduce gradually over a week.
Feed according to requirements and condition.
350g
Composition
Sainfoin, Cold pressed linseed oil
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) % | 2 - 5 | % | |
| Crude Ash % | 7 - 9 | % | |
| Crude Protein % | 11 - 16 | % | |
| Crude Fibre % | 25 - 35 | % | |
| Sugar % | <8 | % | |
| Starch % | <6 | % | |
| Digestible Energy | Medium | 9-10 | MJ/kg |
Vitamins & Minerals
We do not add vitamins as the production of Simple System's high quality forages maximises their naturally occurring vitamins & minerals, which are often in their precursor form. Well kept & managed horses make their own Vitamin C & Vitamin D. Vitamin K & B group Vitamins are generated in the hind gut. Simple System undertakes mineral analysis on all forage products 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 % | 0.81 |
| Phosphorus % | 0.21 |
| Sodium % | 0.03 |
| Potassium % | 1.49 |
| Magnesium % | 0.12 |
| Chloride % | 0.37 |
| Sulphur % | 0.12 |
Minor Minerals
| Copper mg/kg | 5 |
| Manganese mg/kg | 52 |
| Zinc mg/kg | 16 |
| Iron mg/kg | 136 |
| Selenium mg/kg | 0.28 |
''Simple System are the only horse feed company who gave me full confidence in their products, and what they contain.''
Hayley Jubb, Simple System Customer
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