Dunstan Fibre Grow® is a low-starch, high-fibre pellet, formulated for Broodmares and the Young Growing Horse.
- Low in starch
- High in fibre
- Quality protein ingredients
- Organic minerals
- Natural Vitamin E
- Live yeast
- Mannan oligosaccharide and aluminosilicate clay
- Dunstan Fibre Grow® is a low-starch, high-fibre pellet, formulated to provide quality nutrition to the pregnant and lactating Mare and Young Growing Horse.
The low starch and quality fibre ingredients used in Dunstan Fibre Grow® (Lucerne Chaff, Soya Hulls and Meadow Hay) serve two key purposes. Firstly, to benefit the sound growth of the young horse and secondly to aid the digestive health of all horses. A low-starch feed will assist to minimise the negative effect of insulin on joint and cartilage development. In addition, the low-starch and high-fibre composition of Dunstan Fibre Grow® will help to ensure good hindgut microflora activity and reduce the likelihood of digestive upsets associated with high-starch or low-fibre diets.
A comprehensive mineral and vitamin supplement are added to Dunstan Fibre Grow®. Minerals are included in their Organic form including Selenium from Selenium Yeast, and therefore are safer and more bio-available to the horse, for optimum utilisation. A balanced inclusion of Calcium and Phosphorus are also included at levels to promote sound bone & joint development.
As well as providing a quality high-fibre inclusion in Dunstan Fibre Grow® for hindgut health, the addition of the live yeast further aids digestion and will assist in maintaining a more optimal hindgut Ph.
Quality protein ingredients are used to ensure good amino acid status which is of key importance in all breeding horses.
Dunstan Fibre Grow® includes Mannan Oligosaccharide and Aluminosilicate Clay to aid in digestive comfort.Equine Safe
Dunstan Horsefeeds are produced in Equine-Safe manufacturing plants, ensuring a product of premium quality, safety and performance.
Professionally formulated for New Zealand Horses performing under New Zealand conditions - Lucerne Meal, Meadow Hay Chaff, Bran and Pollard, Soya Hulls, Soyabean Meal, Barley, Limestone (for Calcium), Dicalcium Phosphate, Organic Glycinate Trace Minerals, Selenium Yeast, Live Yeast, Amino Acids, Vitamins, Soya bean Oil, Molasses, Salt, Mannan Oligosaccharide and Aluminosilicate Clay
Typical Analysis (dry matter basis)
Crude Protein 16.5 % Fat 5.5 % Fibre 17.0 % Salt 1.5 % Energy DE 13.0 MJ/Kg Nutritional Composition - per kilo of Dunstan Fibre Grow (as fed)
Crude Protein 150g minimum Calcium 15.0g Phosphorus 7.5g Sodium 4.0g Chloride 6.0g Potassium 12.0g Magnesium 2.5g Iron 200mg Zinc (Organic) 140mg Manganese 120mg Copper (Organic) 50mg Cobalt 0.4mg Iodine 1.0mg Selenium (Organic) 0.5mg Vitamin A 10,000i.u Vitamin D 1,000i.u Vitamin E 250i.u Vitamin K 2.0mg Thiamine B1 6.0mg Riboflavin B2 6.0mg Pyridoxine B6 5.0mg Vitamin B12 50ug Niacin 20mg Pantothenate 10mg Biotin 250ug Folic Acid 1.5mg Choline 800mg Lysine 10.0g Heat stable Vitamins added at the time of manufacture
Amounts per horse per day when offered as the full feed:
The recommended feeding rates are based on a 500kg horse and are guidelines only.Weanling 2.5kg – 4kg Yearling 3kg – 5kg Pregnant Mare 2.5kg – 4kg Lactating Mare 2.5kg – 5kg - The recommended feeding rates for Dunstan Fibre Grow® are based on a 500kg (or mature weight) horse and are guidelines only. Daily feed amounts will vary depending on pasture availability and body condition. Horses are very much individuals with different metabolic efficiencies, some require a little more, others a little less, for the same level of activity.
- Ensure adequate fibre intakes by providing 1%-1 .5% per day of the horse's body weight as chaff, hay, Dunstan Betabeet/Sugarbeet or pasture (on a Dry Matter basis).
- For good-doing mares in their last trimester, feed Dunstan Pasture Plus concentrate as a replacement for Dunstan Fibre Grow® to ensure adequate mineral intake.
- It is advisable to split the daily hard-feed into at least two feeds, preferably 3-4, but feed no more than 2.0 kg of Dunstan Fibre Grow® per meal.
General Notes
Always ensure the Horse has access to clean drinking water.
High Copper levels in Dunstan Fibre Grow® make it unsuitable for feeding to sheep.
Dunstan Horsefeeds are best used within four months from the time of purchase.
This ensures the vitamins included in Dunstan Horsefeeds remains efficacious to ensure optimum equine health.
However, as is the case with human foods, “fresh is best”. So always aim to feed Dunstan products as fresh as you are able.
A Hint on Storage of Dunstan Horsefeeds:
When storing Dunstan Horsefeeds, it is important that it is kept in a clean, dry, cool and rodent-proof area to avoid potential moulds and/or contaminants.- The recommended feeding rates for Dunstan Fibre Grow® are based on a 500kg (or mature weight) horse and are guidelines only. Daily feed amounts will vary depending on pasture availability and body condition. Horses are very much individuals with different metabolic efficiencies, some require a little more, others a little less, for the same level of activity.