10 Extruded feed for horses
Equilibrium Sport XT is a high caloric extruded feed for top equine athletes, racehorses and breeding and growing horses that are hard-keepers. Equilibrium Sport XT utilizes state of the art food processing technology (extrusion) to kill undesirable microorganisms and maximize digestibility and the latest scientific research on nutritional requirements to produce a horse feed vital for optimal performance and health. Formulated with proven quality ingredients and manufactured exclusively by Cargill in a specialized drug‑free equine facility.
Characteristics
An Extruded Feed
- An optimal cooking process that gelatinizes starch for increased small intestine digestion. Helps minimize colic by preventing starch overload in the hindgut.
- Cooking process kills undesirable germs.
- Slows feed intake. Ideal for horses that bolt their feed.
- Heat denatures (deactivates) certain allergens. Ideal for horses susceptible to food-borne allergies.
Contains 10% Fat from vegetable sources
- Highly digestible and energy/calorie dense. Less feed required to maintain body condition.
- Helps regulate glycemic and insulin response.
- Delays gastric emptying which aids in ulcer prevention.
- Clean burning fuel, does not produce lactic acid and spares glycogen levels for enhanced athletic performance.
Contains flaxseed (an excellent source of Omega‑3) for an optimally balanced fatty acid profile of 5:1, Omega-6 to Omega‑3
- Improves hair coat and skin condition.
- Supports immune functions, anti-inflammatory properties and ulcer healing.
- Promotes membrane integrity and cell (including red blood cells) viability.
- Helps maintain proper cognitive ability.
Contains Horse Plus™, Purina’s exclusive blend of vitamins, consisting of a full complement of the 8 B‑vitamins (including biotin), vitamin C, E and K
- Essential blood‑building nutrients.
- Supports immune function and overall health.
- Essential for proper utilization of energy for exercise.
- Helps protect against exercise induced stress.
Contains elevated and added amino acids including Methionine
- Provides building blocks for improved muscle tone and joint health.
Contains chelated copper, zinc, manganese and selenium
- Increases absorption and enhances trace mineral bioavailability to improve immune response and overall health.
Contains Yeast Culture
- Improves hindgut fermentation which increases energy, protein and phosphorus utilization.
Contains an elevated level of Vitamin E (250 IU/kg.) and selenium (0.4 ppm)
- Important antioxydants.
- Helps supports immune functions and overall health.
- Selenium also plays a role in the control of thyroid hormones metabolism.
- Helps protect against exercise induced stress.
