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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:
Silicon and its roles:
Silicon is a major element of the earth’s crust. In animal nutrition it could be considered as a trace-element because the needs are very low, but it is important for the physiology of mineralization, elastine and collagen formation.
Equine studies indicate an interesting effect in locomotor troubles prevention.
The bioavaibility of silicon is relatively low but it can be improved by the use of organic or activated sources.
Supports the microcirculation. Helps the body’s natural defences.
Complementary feed for a solid musculoskeletal system.