If it is fed to horses or is bottled oil is an excellent ingredient in many horses feed regimens. We will discuss the advantages of feeding oil, and provide our top tips for how to incorporate it into your horse's diet in a safe way...
Oil for weight gain
Oil definitely is a powerful food in terms of calories. In actual fact, 300ml oil is about the equal amount of calories (calories) that 1kg Oats. In contrast to cereal grains oil is free of starch so it is a secure and a good choice for horses that are prone to hyperactivity or other clinical issues like gastric ulcers, or tie-up. Check out the Best Oil For Horses!
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Each oil contains the equivalent quantity of energy (calories) around 3.5MJ DE for 100mls
It could take as long as twelve weeks to get used to the high oil diet
Oil for coat shine
While there's nothing better than healthy eating and lots in grooming time, oils could be the cherry on the cake to having a sparkling coat. The equivalent of 30-50mls every day could be all you need , and with this amount, you will not harm your size!
Maximum feeding rate
As a rule of thumb , horses and ponies fed low oil diets (less than 4percent) can be fed as much as 100ml of oil added oil per 100kg bodyweight daily (500mls for a horse that weighs 500kg). If your feed is heavy in oil talk with a nutritionist prior to adding any oil that comes from the bottle.
Vitamin E and oil
Fats are broken into fatty acids that are vulnerable to the process of oxidation. Vitamin E is an effective antioxidant that can help protect cells from damage caused by stress caused by oxidative. To prevent this, the entire diet should contain an additional 100IU of vitamin E per 100ml of oil fed. Consult a nutritionist for guidance before you feed more than 100mls oil per day to make sure your horse's diet is adequate in vitamin E.
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Feed with high oil as opposed to. oil from bottles
The addition of oil to the feed your horse is currently eating is an easy and economical solution especially if you feed smaller quantities. If you feed more oil from bottles can be an effective method to provide additional calories without increasing the amount of food. However an oil-rich diet could be more appealing as well as a convenient method of ensuring an adequate diet. The cost difference when you add more oils and switching to more oil diet could be insignificant.
Tips to feed oil in a safe way
Start introducing any new oil slowly up to 100mls a week to provide a reference.
- Make sure the oil is clean. Oil can quickly become rancid, especially in hot temperatures.
Consult an expert in nutrition for advice prior to feeding more than 100mls of oil daily.
If you're competing, ensure that the fuel (and all other supplementsor supplements) that you choose to use is approved by BETA NOPS.