NAF Mare, Foal and Youngstock Supplement provides the vitamin and mineral support to encourage optimum growth. Nutrition is one of the most important aspects when raising youngstock. The modern day trend for yearlings, whether bound for the sales or show ring, is to be well grown, carrying condition and looking almost adult in appearance. However there are considerable risks associated with over feeding energy and protein to youngstock. Developmental disorders are considered to be the result, primarily, of overfeeding.
On the other hand an under nourished youngster will be weak and may never reach his full potential as an adult. When rearing young horses a smooth growth curve should be aimed for, and any deviation from that curve should be altered slowly. Calcium and phosphorous are added as Di-Calcium Phosphate, to NAF Mare, Foal and Youngstock Supplement which ensures they are in the correct ratio for bone development; with additional zinc and iron which maximise the absorption of those nutrients into the bone.
Copper is also added to NAF Mare, Foal and Youngstock Supplement for healthy cartilage formation, which is vital during the period of bone growth. Vitamin E is added for muscle development and also because neurological disorders in youngsters have been linked to a vitamin E deficiency. While it is important to recognise that over feeding protein can be detrimental, it is also important that the protein that is fed should be of good quality.
NAF Mare, Foal and Youngstock Supplement contains lysine, which is the first limiting amino acid in equine diets, that is, without the presence of lysine no other amino acid would be used. NAF Mare, Foal and Youngstock Supplement is an all round vitamin and mineral supplement, specifically aimed at younger horses. By feeding NAF Mare, Foal and Youngstock Supplement it is possible to feed an adequate, though not excessive, amount of energy in concentrates, without risking a vitamin or mineral deficiency.
Feed NAF Mare, Foal and Youngstock Supplement as follows: Brood Mares 60-90g (4-6 scoops) per day Foals and Youngstock between 30-90 g (2-6 scoops) per day
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For orders under £65.00 there is a delivery charge of £3.95 UK only. Please note delivery can take 3-5 working days, but is often quicker. Deliveries to non Mainland UK and Highlands may take 2-3 working days longer – if you want a faster delivery service please call us to arrange, as there will be an extra cost for courier services. Please call on 01373 228242 for a more accurate estimate if required.
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