Baileys No14 Lo Cal Balancer Horse 20kg

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This low-calorie balancer is suitable for horses in need of a calorie-controlled diet and those prone to laminitis. It contains an effective level of biotin, zinc and methionine for hoof strength and growth, as well as natural antioxidants to support overall health, and protected yeast to support a healthy hindgut and nutrient uptake. Time at grass will need to be carefully managed to control fructan (sugar) intake. Turning out very late at night, when grass fructan levels are lowest, and ensuring the horse is brought in by mid-morning, is safest. Avoid turning out onto pastures during cold, bright conditions, (e.g. frosty mornings), when the fructan levels increase. This high-quality, low-calorie feed balancer is designed to support the overall health and well-being of your horse or pony. Its comprehensive nutrient profile and suitability for laminitis-prone equines make it an excellent choice for maintaining a balanced diet without adding excess calories. 3. Spillers Happy Hoof Molasses Free Balancer Review Good quality oat or barley straw are very low in calories and very high in fibre so may be used to replace part of the hay/haylage ration to reduce overall calorie intake. However, we would not recommend replacing more than 30% of the forage ration with straw as otherwise the level of indigestible fibre in the diet will be too high. Also note that this option is suitable for horses with any dental compromise and, as with any feed, should be introduced very gradually.

With low starch and sugar levels, Lo-Cal Balancer is suitable for equines prone to laminitis. The protected probiotic yeast and Digest Plus prebiotic support fibre-digesting bacteria, general gut health, and digestive efficiency, which is especially important following a laminitic episode. Lo-Cal’s superior vitamin, mineral and antioxidant content supports good health and includes chelated minerals, which are more easily absorbed by the horse’s body. It contains healthy levels of biotin (at 30mg/kg), alongside other nutrients known to encourage healthy hoof growth.

Avoid forages high in starch, such as certain types of haylage. Instead, opt for low-sugar hay or haylage. Changing Feeding Habits for Horses with Laminitis Happy Hoof Molasses Free is a high-fiber, low-starch and sugar feed that produces a low insulin response, making it suitable for laminitis-prone horses and ponies. The low-calorie formula is ideal for good doers, native breeds, and those in light work. It is a highly versatile feed that can be used on its own, alongside a balancer, or as a hay replacer. I fed her 2 cups a day (measuring cups are free from feed merchant) - she was approx 500kg (15.3 wb/tb) and a bag lasted about 5 weeks - it costs about the same as the Lo-Cal Insulin resistance or dysregulationis an abnormal physiological response to the ingestion of feedstuffs that are eventually broken down into glucose or other sugar molecules. When feedstuffs containing glucose are fed, it causes a normal state of hyperglycaemia (elevated sugar levels in the blood). This prompts the release of insulin from the pancreas, encouraging the removal of glucose from the bloodstream by fat or skeletal muscle cells. Once in the cells, glucose can be used immediately to fuel exercise or growth, or can be stored as glycogen or fat for later use. Insulin resistance implies that either the liver or the skeletal muscles or fat cells are relatively insensitive to insulin activity, or that the quantity of insulin released in response to hyperglycaemia is diminished. As such, the glucose remains in the blood. As a result, the glucose levels remain high and the pancreas continues to discharge insulin, leading to elevated concentrations of insulin in the bloodstream, known as hyperinsulinemia.

Remember, it takes 9 to 12 months for hoof to grow down from the coronet band so, what your farrier is nailing a shoe on to today, is a reflection of the diet your horse was eating that long ago. This shows how important it is to maintain a fully balanced diet all year round, by feeding the recommended amount of an appropriate mix, cube or balancer to provide optimum levels of nutrients. Balancers are ideal for the summer months, when grass can provide your horse’s calories, but they’re ideal through the winter too, for good-doers who still don’t need extra calories from a mix or cube. This low-calorie, laminitis-friendly feed option is designed to support the overall health and well-being of your horse or pony. Its carefully chosen ingredients, low molasses content, and added vitamins and minerals make it an excellent choice for maintaining a balanced diet without increasing the risk of laminitis. If your horse is working hard and/or competing then his requirements for quality protein and some other nutrients will be correspondingly higher than for a horse who is resting or in light work. You should therefore look for a balancer which is formulated to meet the needs of a performance horse and which is likely to contain higher levels of protein, for example, for muscle development and tissue repair. SoundHoof™, a complete hoof supplement, is added to the formulation, containing biotin, methionine, lysine, organic zinc, organic copper, and MSM for the formation of strong, pliable, and good-quality hooves. Furthermore, PrimoVento™, a complete respiratory supplement with antioxidants and garlic, soothes the airways and maintains lung health and integrity.Whole cereal grain-free, low in sugar, starch, and calories, this balancer is suitable for good-doers. It is dense in vitamins, minerals, and quality protein sources, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, live yeast and micronutrients that are essential to support optimum hoof growth. It can be fed alone to balance forage only rations, fed alongside other compound feeds to top-up the nutrient specification or to balance rations that are fed below the recommended intake.

The inclusion of Omega 3 and zinc ensures healthy, scurf-free skin and a glossy coat, while antioxidants like selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin E promote a healthy immune system. For horses that do not respond to strict dietary and exercise management, vets may recommend medication, like Metformin, to promote weight loss and improve insulin sensitivity. However, this should not be seen as a replacement to reducing calorie intake and increasing exercise. It is also thought that medication may be most useful when given prior to starch and/or sugar ingestion, for example pre-turnout. If you cancel, you must return the goods to us at your own expense. You are responsible for the risk of loss or damage when you return goods, so you should take out enough postal insurance to cover their value We’d recommend Stud Balancer, from conception onwards, to those pregnant mares who are also good-doers. Like Lo-Cal and Performance Balancer, it is low in calories, starch and sugar but it supplies specially tailored elevated levels of nutrients to support the developing foetus.The ingredients in this balancer include a palatable blend of straw, alfalfa, grass nuts, garlic, and rapeseed oil. Each component offers its own unique benefits: garlic is a well-known superfood with anti-inflammatory properties, while alfalfa is an excellent source of energizing protein. This complete supplement supplies 25 essential vitamins and minerals as well as omega-3 and -6 to add shine to your horse’s coat. It also provides vitamin E and selenium, which are important antioxidants that support healthy muscle function. We often recommend Performance Balancer for older horses, even when they are only in very light work or even retired. Muscle is one of the first things that veterans start to lose and the elevated protein levels in Performance Balancer can help to counter this to help them maintain top line without gaining weight. The elevated levels of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are also good to support health and immunity in the older equine.

Although these products provide a wide range of nutrients, if your horse has a particular issue or demand on his lifestyle, a specific supplement – such as a one of the best joint supplements for horses – may provide him a greater benefit. It’s also important to note that, in most cases, you need to feed an electrolytein addition to the balancer if your horse requires one. Baileys Lo-Cal balancer is a nutrient dense pellet containing all a horse or pony needs for health and well being but with a minimal carbohydrate (calorie) content. Its quality protein provides the essential amino acids required to build and repair muscle and other tissues whilst Yea Sacc1026 stimulates fibre digesting bacteria, helping to improve gut efficiency. The superior vitamin and mineral content promotes good health and supports performance and includes chelated (Bioplex) minerals which are more easily absorbed and utilised by the horse’s body. Antioxidants, such as vitamin E and selenium, found in laminitis-specific feed balancers, can help reduce inflammation and support overall health. Blue Chip Lami-Light Feed Balancer is an excellent choice for those seeking a comprehensive, palatable solution for horses prone to laminitis or those requiring weight management. Its impressive combination of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, along with its focus on digestive health, hoof quality, and overall well-being, makes it a standout option for maintaining the health of your beloved horse or pony. 2. Baileys No 14 Lo-Cal Horse Balancer ReviewBaileys No. 14 Lo-Cal Balancer 20 kg – Lo-Cal Balancer is a top specification nutrient-dense pelleted balancer, containing all a horse or pony needs for health and well-being, without the calories associated with a traditional mix or cube. Quality protein sources supply essential amino acids to build and repair muscle and other tissues, including tendons and hooves, while added linseed contributes essential Omega 3 fatty acids for supple skin and a super-shiny coat. Lo-Cal’s formula has been subtly amended to accomodate this, and the other improvements, which have no effect on the overall calorie (DE) content of the original LOw CALorie balancer! This balancer contains every important nutrient that your performance horse requires and meets the NRC (National Research Council) and BASF (Animal Nutrition) recommendations for vitamins, microminerals and macrominerals. It also supports joint health and the immune system, to keep your horse competing at its peak.