THE FEED IN A DRUM HORSLIC The Natural

THE FEED IN A DRUM HORSLIC The Natural way to feed.

Horses are natural grazers. They are use to having access to forage 24 hours a day. The normal equine stomach is rarely empty in the natural state.

Equine Stomach * SMALL IN SIZE. HOLDS 2 -4 GALLONS DESIGNED TO EAT SMALL AMOUNTS OFTEN.

Small Intestine WHERE ALMOST ALL OF THE ABSORBTION OF NUTRIENTS OCCUR. 50 -70 FOOT IN LENGHT

Digestive Problems Feeding large meals can cause a high glycemic response which may lead to problems like colic.

Hindgut CONTAINS CECUM, COLON AND RECTUM CONTAINS MICROBES, MAINLY BACTERIA, THAT AID DIGESTION OF FIBER 60% of energy requirements come from microbial fermentation of fiber.

Effects of diet on Microbes MICROBES DECREASE IN NUMBER WHEN FEED IS WITHHELD FOR 8 HOURS OR GREATER. REDUCED MICROBES DECREASES THE UTILIZATION OF FEED. IT MAY TAKE 1 TO 3 WEEKS FOR MICROBES TO INCREASE.

WHY FEED IN A DRUM?

HORSLIC • CRUDE PROTEIN 12% • CRUDE FAT 6% • YEAST CULTURES • CHELATED MINERAL • BIOTIN

HORSLIC HORSES HAVE ACCESS 24 HOURS. DESIGNED TO BE FED WITH FREE ACCESS TO FORAGE.

DIAMOND V YEAST CULTURE PERFORMANCE HORSE RESEARCH

DIAMOND V YEAST CULTURE PERFORMANCE HORSE RESEARCH

DIAMOND V YEAST CULTURE IMPROVES FIBER DIGESTION

DIAMOND V YEAST CULTURE IMPROVES GROWTH OF YOUNG HORSES

Why add Chelated Mineral? Horses are used to grazing over a broad area. In today’s world, horses are usually confined to relatively small fields. Often these fields have seen decades of grazing and it’s mineral are severely depleted. With the heavy demands of growth, training and performance these horses need some type of mineral supplementation to reach their full potential.

CHELATED MINERAL STUDIES IN HORSES. 1. In one study, supplementing with copper proteinates was “beneficial to horses with developmental orthopedic disease”. While inorganic copper sulfate at comparable levels did not lead to similar improvements. 2. Other research projects have linked chelated minerals to a “reduction in early embryonic death rate, increased number of eggs per reproduction cycle and an improvement in foaling. ”

INTENSELY EXERCISED HORSES. Studies have shown that intensely exercised horses have an increased requirement for some minerals. Chelated minerals will benefit horses in the top levels of equine sports. The Feed In A Drum supplies a steady and reliable source of minerals and protein for energy metabolism, tissue rebuilding, and a resilient immune system.

WHY CONSIDER THE FEED IN A DRUM? • 1. LABOR SAVING. • 2. MORE NATURAL WAY TO FEED. • 3. PROMOTES BETTER FORAGE DIGESTION. • 4. HAS MORE BIOAVAILABLE MINERAL THAT IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY. PLUS THEY JUST PLAIN LIKE IT!!!