Maintaining Calcium Balance of Horses Grazing Australian Pastures
Some grasses disrupt calcium absorption, causing bone disorders. Learn how you can ensure that your horses get the calcium they need.
An aid in the prevention and treatment of deficiencies of biotin, calcium, vitamin A and D in the diets of racing, working, pleasure and stud horses. It can also aid in the development of strong, resilient hooves and skeletal structure in all horses on deficient diets.
CAL-PLUS WITH BIOTIN is a calcium, biotin and vitamin supplement for healthy, strong bones and hooves in horses. Specifically, it is:
Each 60g dose contains:
CAL-PLUS WITH BIOTIN is to be mixed into the horse’s feed. Mix the recommended dosage well into the ration. One level scoopful contains 30 g of CAL-PLUS WITH BIOTIN. The following recommended dose rates have been calculated to satisfy the calcium requirements based on common diets and activity:
Type of Horse | Dose | |
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Racing Horses (450 – 500 kg) |
Thoroughbred | 60 – 90 g |
Standardbred | 90 – 110 g | |
Quarter Horse | 70 – 90 g | |
Arabians | 60 – 75 g | |
Performance Horses | Endurance | 60 – 120 g |
Eventers | 60 – 105 g | |
Showjumpers | 60 g | |
Polo Horses | 60 – 90 g | |
Show/Dressage Horses | 60 g | |
Ponies (225 – 250 kg) | 45 – 60 g | |
Other Horses | Breeding | 1 scoopful (30 g) per 200 kg body weight |
Growing | ||
Older Horses |
Note:
Store below 25˚C (Air-conditioning) in a dry place. Reseal container after use.
*Based on 450 – 500 kg horse in moderate work.