Notes from BEVA Congress 2025
At Simple System we are always keen to expand our knowledge so we last week we attended the 3 day BEVA - The British Equine Veterinary Association Congress in Birmingham.
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
18 - 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 % | 18 - 25 | % | |
| Crude Fibre % | 14 - 20 | % | |
| Sugar % | <4 | % | |
| Starch % | <4 | % | |
| Digestible Energy | High | 12.4 | 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 % | 1.02 |
| Phosphorus % | 0.39 |
| Sodium % | 0.09 |
| Potassium % | 1.77 |
| Magnesium % | 0.27 |
| Chloride % | 0.35 |
| Sulphur % | 0.35 |
Minor Minerals
| Copper mg/kg | 12 |
| Manganese mg/kg | 34 |
| Zinc mg/kg | 47 |
| Iron mg/kg | 373 |
| Selenium mg/kg | 0.34 |
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, Essex
She’s been on MetaSlim for nearly two years now and the results have been fantastic. She has lost a lot of weight and I find it much easier to keep the weight off. She feels a lot more supple in her neck and across her back too. I wouldn’t change from MetaSlim now. It’s so easy to order and it arrives so quickly.
Miss Sarah Brown
We switched Zippy onto Simple System Horse Feeds as we were struggling with persistent fat pads, rocketing insulin levels and her being stiff and footy. We took advice from the Feed Line and switched her over to MetaSlim.
Helen Yeo, Simple System Customer
Miss Helen Yeo
''14 year old, Irish Cob, Sally, was overweight and contracted mild laminitis in February.
We started her on Simple System MetaSlim. The amount of weight she has lost is unbelievable! She is feeling a lot better too! Would definitely recommend!''
Rebecca Wingham, Simple System Customer
Miss Rebecca Wigham
''She’s lost most of her fat pads, and her shoulders and crest are so much smaller - as is her waistline!''
Karen Gowlett, Simple System Customer
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