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Vitamins and minerals are essential for your horse’s health.
But how do you know if your horse is deficient and could benefit from additional supplementation?
Unfortunately, you can’t tell from the outside.
Even a blood test can be tricky because it is only a snapshot and not all deficiencies are visible in the blood.
There are a number of situations where it is valuable to support your horse with a vitamin and mineral supplement:
Vitamins A , D and E are crucial, Vitamin B is usually adequately produced by optimal intestinal flora and Vitamin C is basically adequately addressed by the horse itself, although we often see a positive effect when these vitamins are added.
But how do you choose the appropriate supplement for your horse?
The most important minerals are potassium , calcium, phosphorus and sodium chloride.
In addition, you also have trace elements.
These the body needs to a lesser extent and copper, zinc and selenium are the main ones here.
The minerals are packaged in a chemical composition that may be organically or inorganically bound, and this affects their absorption by the body.
But the state of gastrointestinal health and the ration also play a role in this absorption.
Balancers are a modern version of what used to be called a vitamin-mineral kibble.
They are balanced blends of necessary nutrients that can support your horse’s health and performance.
ViMi plus Balancer from Florian Horsefood is a pellet with a high dose of vitamins, minerals and trace elements that is fed in small amounts and is a perfect supplement for your horse in sport or at pasture.
Author: Hilde Vrancken
Veterinary specialist