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It is important to ensure the feed includes a variety of materials to encourage appetite, maintain good gut flow, promote intestinal fermentation and bioavailability of all macro- and micro-nutrients.
TWYDIL® has studied the nutritional integration of:
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ß-carotene
ß-carotene and vitamin A
ß-carotene and its roles:
- Optimizes ovarian activity
- Encourages good fertility
- Antioxidant
Vitamin A and its roles, when used at the right amount:
- Rhodopsin formation, essential for vision
- Protector and regulator of epithelium formation (skin, mucosa,…)
- Involvement in antibody production supporting immunity
- Regulator of cell division cycles, supporting growth and reproduction process
Main sources of ß-carotene and vitamin A:
- Alfalfa
- Grass and other green crops
- Good quality hay
- Carrots
This vitamin is unstable and determines the expiry date for most feeds and supplements. Any oxidation, contact with humidity or high temperature will destroy it.
Depending on the age and physiological status of the horse, the needs vary from 12 000 to 80 000 IU of vitamin A per day.
ß-carotene is also named provitamin A, but also has its important own role. Unfortunately horses poorly transform ß-carotene into vitamin A.
Blood levels of vitamin A are strongly regulated by the amount stored in the liver and it is rare to observe any marked variation. For ß-carotene the levels depend directly on the feed intake.
Products containing ß-carotene
TWYDIL® PROTECT PLUS
Supplementation for a supple and tonic effort.
TWYDIL® STUD
A complementary feed rich in vitamins, trace elements, lysine, magnesium, prebiotics and beta-carotene for broodmares and stallions.
Contributes to maintaining normal fertility and supports lactation through a balanced supply of essential micronutrients.
TWYDIL® VIGORADE
Supplementation that gives additional energy, booster effect.