Total Equine™ was developed from science and experience. The nutrient levels are based on what has been learned by scientific research. The physical form of extrusion and the specific ingredients are what horses, mules and donkeys need to maximize health, attitude and performance.
The base of Total Equine™ is alfalfa hay, which gives it the odor and flavor equines love. The palatability is excellent. The fiber level is adequate to supply 70 – 80% of the equine’s needs of a complete ration. However, when fed at 4.00 lb. per 1,000 lb. bodyweight, Total Equine™ provides the nutrients for all ages and activity levels, when fed with adequate quality roughage.
FIBER
Alfalfa hay is the fiber source in Total Equine™. It is formulated to provide the minimum fiber required by a horse in order to maintain normal gut motility and health. Many customers have reported 25 – 30% reduction in hay consumption.
PROTEIN
The protein in Total Equine™ comes from alfalfa, grain and natural oil meal. It also contains the added amino acids Methionine and Lysine, which insures an adequate balance of the essential amino acids required by the horse.
ENERGY
Extruded grain is the major source of energy in Total Equine™ The starch availability of the grain is over 90%, which insures the highest possible digestibility. This along with the highly digestible fiber in the alfalfa hay makes the entire ration highly digestible. This reduces the amount of waste produced by the horse.
MAJOR MINERALS
Minerals are the main building blocks for bones as well as being important for all chemical reactions in the body. Total Equine™ contains the major minerals calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, salt and potassium in the correct ratios for maximum growth, activity and health.
TRACE MINERALS
Trace minerals are the catalysts for most chemical reactions in the body and some are important for antioxidant activity. Total Equine™ contains levels and ratios of all trace minerals with known requirements and are added at levels above minimum requirements. This insures the horse will not be deficient in any trace mineral even under severe stress or hard work.
Bioavailability of trace minerals is very important to how well the animal can digest and use the minerals in question. Total Equine™ contains 50% of the Copper, Manganese and Zinc as Amino Acid Complexes. This insures the maximum possible digestibility and availability to the horse.
VITAMINS
All chemical reactions in the body that produce growth, reproduction, work and even maintenance require a catalyst or several catalyst. This is the main function of the B-Vitamins. Total Equine™ contains all of the B-Vitamins for which requirements have been established and they are formulated at levels to insure higher than minimum requirement levels.
Vitamins also function as antioxidants to reduce the rate of cell destruction by pollutants in the environment as well as metabolic byproducts from the ration.
PROCESSING
Total Equine™ is processed by extrusion, which maximizes the digestibility. Maximizing digestibility also makes all of the nutrients more available to the animal.
SPECIALTY COMBINATIONS
Total Equine™ is formulated with a special combination of Methionine,Lysine, Biotin, Copper, Zinc and Iodine to maximize hair and hoof growth and health.
TOTAL EQUINE™
A complete ration for all classes of Equine.
Guaranteed Analysis: Protein, (minimum)……………15.00% Fat, (minimum)….……………. 5.00% Fiber,(minimum)..……………. 20.00% Calcium,(maximum)………….. 0.90% Phosphorus,(minimum)….…… 0.35% Salt, (minimum)……………… 0.10% Salt, (maximum)……………… 0.30% Copper,………………………. 20.00ppm Zinc,…………………………. 60.00ppm Iodine,……………………….. 0.50ppm Selenium,……………………. 0.30ppm Vitamin A,………………..2,000.00IU/lb. Vitamin D,………………. 300.00IU/lb. Vitamin E,………………. 30.00IU/lb.
Calcium,(minimum)..…………. 0.70%
Ingredients:
Alfalfa Hay, Corn, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Oil Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Limestone, Diatomaceous Earth, Forage Products, Dried Kelp Meal, Manganese Chelate, Zinc Chelate, DL-Methionine, Biotin Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Chelate, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride. Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Complex, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12, Supplement, D-Activated Animal Sterol, (A source of vitamin D3 activity), Ferrous Carbonate, Cobalt Carbonate, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide and Folic Acid.