1. I
feed my horse a compound feed, do I need to feed a supplement
aswell?
This is probably the most frequently asked question on the Careline
in regards to supplements. The simple answer is it depends on
how much compound feed you feed. You need to be feeding the
recommended amount for the size of your horse or pony and the
amount of work he or she is doing. Compound feeds are fully
fortified with vitamins and minerals and should provide your
horse with a balanced diet but only if fed at the correct amount.
If you
are feeding below the manufacturers recommended amount you
will need to feed a daily multi-vitamin and mineral supplement
to make up for the shortfall in vitamins and micronutrients.
However, if you are feeding some compound feed the amount
of supplement you give on a daily basis can be reduced. For
example if you are feeding less than 2 kg of feed per day
to a horse you only need to add in 50 grams of EQUIVITE® Original
to make up for this shortfall.
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