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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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Zinc (Zn)
Zinc and its roles:
- Antioxidant action through superoxide dismutase
- Supports DNA formation
- Involved in elastic tissue formation
- Supports digestion through its presence in various enzymes
- Helps in hoof formation
Zinc is also a catalyst in many metabolic and organic reactions and has many functions.
The bioavailability of zinc can vary and depends on the type of raw material but also the age of the horse. A variety of different sources (organic and mineral) is also an advantage.
A horse’s zinc requirements are estimated at 9 mg/kg of metabolic weight per day. The ratio Cu:Zn must be close to 1:4.
The metabolic weight corresponds to the horse’s weight to the power of 0.75: for example a horse of 450 kg : 450 0.75 = 98 kg of metabolic weight; such a horse will need 873 mg of zinc per day.
Copper and zinc
Cu/Zn ratio between 1:4 and 1:3 is very important in order to:
- regulate nutrient absorption
- act synergistically in growing processes
- regulate metabolic stress reaction
Practical case: oats 5 kg and hay 5 kg
| kg | Zn (mg) | Cu (mg) | Zn / Cu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal value | 627 | 209 | 3 | |
| Oats | 5 | 135 | 19 | 7.1 |
| Hay | 5 | 225 | 20 | 11.3 |
| Total | 10 | 360 | 39 | 9.2 |
| % ratio/need | 57 | 19 |
A traditional feed does not cover the needs in trace elements, especially copper and zinc.
Products containing Zinc (Zn)
TWYDIL® ARTRIDAY
The daily help supporting healthy joints and maintaining joint mobility.
TWYDIL® ARTRIDIL
To help support healthy joints and maintain joint mobility.
TWYDIL® BEBACK
Ideal daily supplementation for weak or aged horses, very concentrated in vitamins, trace minerals, amino acids, magnesium, prebiotics and probiotics.
TWYDIL® CALMIN
To help manage excitability and stress, and to improve digestive and muscular well-being of the horse.
TWYDIL® COMPETITION
An ideal daily supplement rich in vitamins, trace elements, amino acids and magnesium.
TWYDIL® ELECTROLYTES+C
Supplementation to keep a horse fit and healthy.
TWYDIL® GROWING
Daily supplement highly concentrated in vitamins, trace elements, amino acids, magnesium, prebiotics and probiotics for growing horses.
TWYDIL® HEMATINIC
Oral solution to energise, galvanise before exercise and fortify the organism.
TWYDIL® HEMOPAR
Complementary feed to support the nutritional balance of the gastrointestinal system.
TWYDIL® PMC
Complementary feed for a solid musculoskeletal system.
TWYDIL® PROTECT PLUS
Supplementation for a supple and tonic effort.
TWYDIL® RACING
An ideal daily supplement rich in vitamins, trace elements, amino acids and magnesium.
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.