• MARE PREPARE

BLUEGRASS MARE PREPARE is the newest feed in the Bluegrass range, the formulation of it is based on nutritional research from Kentucky Equine Research (KER) on the use of Marine Derived Oils (fish oil) and the benefits that this has shown for the wellbeing of the horse, in particular the benefit of improving fertility for broodmares and stallions.

 

The importance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 in the horse’s diet has been researched and documented for many years, offering the correct ratio of Omega-3 to 6 helps with inflammation, respiratory problems, skin health and reproduction. Both Omega-3 & 6 are essential fatty acids and instrumental in the body processes, yet they cannot be made in the body and must be supplied by the diet. ALA (Omega-3) is found predominantly in leafy plants and other traditional components of equine diets, cereal grains such as oats and corn are naturally low in fat but contain more LA (Omega-6) than ALA, while vegetable oils commonly used in feed manufacture, like soy and canola oil, which contain ALA, and are also higher in LA.

 

The ideal ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 has not been pinpointed, but even without an exact ratio, knowledge of common management practices means that horses such as broodmares, fed on a high grain diet, will have an imbalance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 in their diets, so this ratio should be corrected by the supplementation of Omega-3.

 

Omega-3 fatty acids can be added to the diet through flaxseed, flaxseed oil, chia and fish oil. Fish oil, as included with the BLUEGRASS MARE PREPARE, has an important advantage over plant-based sources of Omega-3, as it is a direct source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) which are long-chain conversion products of ALA.

 

Horses can convert ALA to DHA and EPA when sufficient ALA is consumed, though the efficiency of conversion is low, because of this, it is preferable to offer fish oil which is a direct source of DHA and EPA, and this is what makes BLUEGRASS MARE PREPARE stand out from other stud feeds available. With the addition of fish oil into the feed, the horse can extract the benefits of the Omega-3 more readily.

 

 

 

BLUEGRASS MARE PREPARE when fed at the recommended rate (below), includes the following:

 

OMEGA-3 Fatty Acids – High levels of DHA & EPA benefit follicular development, stallion fertility, supports regulation of inflammation and is passed to the mare’s milk to assist with foal immunity.

 

VITAMIN E – Natural antioxidant proved to increase colostrum quality and support immune function & fertility.

 

PREBIOTICS, PROBIOTICS & POSTBIOTICS – Supports optimal gut health proven to enhance colostrum quality.

 

KER MICRONUTRIENTS – Including chelated trace minerals & B-vitamins such as biotin, folic acid & selenium.

 

SUPER FIBRES – Fibre sources such as soy hulls & beet pulp to maintain optimal digestive function.

 

MARINE DERIVED CALCIUM – Proven to support gastric health, gut health and improve bone density.

 

HIGH QUALITY PROTEINS – Balanced profile of amino acids to support foetal development and improve milk production & quality.

 

MULTIPLE SOURCES OF CALORIES – To support healthy condition for broodmares at a reduced intake level.

 

 

FEEDING GUIDELINES:

 

To achieve the full benefit of the recommended levels of EPA & DHA feed at the following rates:

 

2.5kgs to barren mares 60 days prior breeding to boost reproductive health.

1st Trimester: 2.5kgs

2nd Trimester: 2.5-3kgs

3rd Trimester: 3-4kgs

Lactation: 3-4.5kgs

 

If at any stage additional condition is required increase rate of feeding or add an additional

calorie source such as Stud Mix, Stud Cubes, Turmash, Flax-Plus or Equi-Jewel.

 

MARE PREPARE has been designed by BLUEGRASS HORSE FEEDS and we don’t believe there is a similar feed available today on the market. Feeding BLUEGRASS MARE PREPARE at the recommended rate should negate the use of additional Omega-3 and any other breeding supplements, making our product cost effective for the customer while providing a wide range of benefits for their broodmares, stallions, and foals. 


COMPOSITION (Descending Order)

Wheat Feed; Soya (Bean) Hulls; Soya (Bean) Meal; Oats; Dried (Sugar) Beet Pulp; Wheat; (Sugar) Cane Molasses; Soya Oil; Linseed (Flaxseed) Meal; Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids; Lithothamn; Dicalcium Phosphate; Sodium Chloride; Live Yeast: Mycotoxin Binder 

Vitamin A: 12,320 IU/KG, Vitamin D3: 1,232 IU/KG, Vitamin E: 296.80 IU/KG, Vitamin B12 36.96 IU/KG

Mare Prepare
Digestible Energy (MJ/kg)13.5
Protein %15
Oil %6
Fibre %10
Ash %8.5
Starch %21

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MARE PREPARE

  • Brand: Bluegrass
  • Product Code: BL-1860
  • Availability: 2
  • €36.00
  • €30.00

  • Ex Tax: €24.79