EQUIPUR - elektrolyt plus

Dietetic mineral feed for horses

€24.90*

Net weight: 1 Kilogramm (€24.90* / 1 Kilogramm)

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Form of administration

Powder

Quantity

3 kg

7 kg

25 kg

1 kg

Form of administration:	Powder
Targeted supplementation:	Performance

Product number: 105201

Dietetic mineral feed for horses

Fast-acting electrolytes maintain performance, freshness, and endurance.

Application

EQUIPUR - elektrolyt plus serves to quickly and effectively compensate for electrolyte losses caused by excessive sweating, stress, or diarrhea. Only by compensating for these losses in the short term can the horse's performance, freshness, and endurance be maintained and improved.

Responsible for labeling:Vetripharm GmbH, Gewerbestraße Süd 7, D-86857 Hurlach
Approval number: α DE-BY-1-00006
Corresponding declaration concerning minimum storage life and lot reference number can be found on packaging.

According to the anti-doping and medication control rules of the “Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung (FN)“, application of this product during competition is allowed (ADMR conform).

Analytical constituents

Chloride		21,9 %
Sodium		11,5 %
Potassium		4,5 %
Calcium		1,6 %
Magnesium		0,3 %
Phosphorus		0,1 %

Feed additives per kg*: Nutritional additives

Nicotinic acid		250 mg
Calcium-D-pantothenate		200 mg
Iron		2.500 mg
Iodine		8 mg
Copper		375 mg
Manganese		2.000 mg
Zinc		2.500 mg
Selenium		5 mg

*3b103 ferrous-(II)-sulphate monohydrate, 3b201 potassium iodide, 3b405 cupric-(II)-sulphate pentahydrate, 3b503 manganous-(II)-sulphate monohydrate, 3b603 zinc oxide, 3b801 sodium selenite.

Composition

Dextrose, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, magnesium oxide.

Instructions for proper use

Horses (500 kg): 20 - 40 g
Foals, young horses and ponies: 10 - 20 g
give up to five times a day with food or drinking water for 1 to 3 days after heavy sweating or diarrhea, depending on electrolyte loss.
Due to the increased content of trace elements daily ration should not exceed 200 g for horses (500 kg) and 100 g for foals, young horses or small horses. Water must be available for at least 20 minutes or preferably for one hour after administration. Fluid intake should be monitored during this period and veterinary advice should be sought if water intake is insufficient..

Feeding period

In cases of excessive sweat loss, prolonged exertion, or diarrhea, electrolytes can be administered up to five times a day. To achieve the optimal effect of the electrolytes, water should be offered for free intake. The most common reason why horses do not drink at competitions is increased electrolyte loss through sweat. Only when this loss is compensated for by electrolyte intake will the horses drink sufficient water again.

General findings of nutritional science

The performance and endurance of a horse is closely linked to maintaining electrolyte and fluid balance. During muscle work, approximately 25% of the energy consumed is converted into movement and approximately 75% into heat. The most effective method of dissipating this heat is sweating. During intensive work and/or high ambient temperatures, a horse can lose 15 to 20 liters of sweat within a few hours, which, in addition to water loss (dehydration), leads to an enormous deficit of electrolytes.

The “thickening” of the blood leads to increased strain on the heart and reduced blood flow to the muscles; the loss of electrolytes affects the control and function of the heart and skeletal muscles. This dangerous combination of dehydration and electrolyte deficiency caused by sweating initially leads to a loss of performance and accelerated fatigue, followed by increased susceptibility of the muscles to tension, cramps, tying-up, and colic, and ultimately to complete cardiovascular failure.

Sodium and chloride regulate the water and electrolyte balance, and maintain tissue elasticity outside the cells. Many basic feeds have a reduced sodium content, thus leading to a horse‘s loss of appetite, loss of weight and poor performance.

Potassium is indispensable for maintaining the performance potential of the muscle cells. Deficient supply results in functional disorders of heart and skeletal musculature.

Calcium and magnesium form the basis of effective and coordinated muscular work and are particularly necessary for energy metabolism and for transmission of nerve impulses in the muscle cells. A deficiency manifests itself in the form of irritability, muscular twitching and muscular cramps.

INFOBOX

When horses sweat – how important are electrolytes?

Did you know that up to 35 liters of sweat is lost through the horse's skin during a ride? A process of thermoregulation of the horse, which literally “cools down” the heat generated by muscle activity. The majority of this body fluid - almost 99% - consists of water; the rest are vital minerals and electrolytes. If these are not replenished promptly, muscle tremors, muscle cramps and, in the event of severe losses, cross-strokes or life-threatening kidney failure can occur. As a precautionary measure, electrolytes can be fed to the horse 12 hours before work-intensive and sweaty work as a "storage". This avoids possible electrolyte-related performance losses in performance horses. Ideally, you should continue to feed some electrolytes for a few days after the exercise. Always ensure there is sufficient water supply.