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.
A balancing feed, specifically designed for those challenged by weight or metabolic issues including those affecting their feet.
- Suitable for those prone to laminitis
- Optimises blood sugar levels
- Aids insulin effectiveness
- Highly palatable
- Created with a leading equine vet
Suitable For
- Those prone to laminitis
- Overweight equines
- Fat pads & crests
- Metabolic issues
p
19 - 25
f
14 - 20
s
<4
t
<4
Feeding Instructions
As with any new feed, introduce gradually over a week.
Use 100g a day per 100kg ideal (not actual) body weight, divided between two feeds. For example, 500g per day for a 500kg horse.
Quick soaking, use 2-2.5 parts water to 1 part feed.
For best results, feed MetaSlim as part of a complete Simple System diet.
Blends & Balancer Measure displays 100g increments.
Composition
Lucerne leaf, Linseed meal, Brewers' Yeast, Cinnamon, Ascophyllum nodosum, Spearmint, Magnesium Salts
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) % | 12 - 15 | % | |
| Crude Ash % | 8 - 10 | % | |
| Crude Protein % | 19 - 25 | % | |
| Crude Fibre % | 14 - 20 | % | |
| Sugar % | <4 | % | |
| Starch % | <4 | % | |
| Digestible Energy | High | 14 | MJ/kg |
Vitamins & Minerals
We do not add vitamins as they occur naturally within the ingredients, often in their precursor form. The packaging of each of our forage products details average vitamin, mineral and trace element figures produced by the British Association of Green Crop Driers to give an indication of the levels found within Lucerne or Grass. 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 % | 1.46 |
| Phosphorus % | 0.45 |
| Sodium % | 0.12 |
| Potassium % | 1.78 |
| Magnesium % | 0.34 |
| Chloride % | 0.31 |
| Sulphur % | 0.50 |
Minor Minerals
| Copper mg/kg | 12.9 |
| Manganese mg/kg | 43.1 |
| Zinc mg/kg | 45.4 |
| Iron mg/kg | 589 |
| Selenium mg/kg | 0.54 |
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).
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