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The addition of a general-purpose supplement, blood tonics, yeast supplements, vitamin E and selenium antioxidants, a hoof supplement, immune support, a bone supplement, and metabolic support, is a totally unnecessary expense, ineffective and potentially harmful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis superb specification allows horses to utilise far more nutrients from the forage and straights\/blends in their diet, which usually means that their hard feed intake can be reduced. This benefits digestion and is a more natural way of feeding, leading to a more relaxed horse amongst other benefits. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive Feed Balancer is ideal for horses in hard work e.g. eventing, showjumping, dressage, endurance, driving and showing. For competing horses and ponies, optimum nutrition will contribute to improved performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is beneficial for horses feeling anxious, e.g. travelling, showing, competing, moving to a strange environment, during changes in routine, given less than ideal turnout time, recovering from illness, etc; and during or after a course of antibiotics or worming treatment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive Feed Balancer is a very flexible, nutrient-rich feed designed to balance the rations of most horses and ponies simply by adjusting the rate at which it is fed and the products it is fed with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFurther Key Nutritional Facts:-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn effective way to optimise digestive efficiency, and feed economy, for most horses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fully comprehensive range of the micronutrients needed to balance feed and improve its utilisation, even in demanding situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh levels of good quality protein to provide the building blocks for muscle development and topline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful levels of vitamin E and selenium, vital antioxidants, to help maintain healthy cell function and, together with good quality protein, support healthy muscle development and function. Vital for horses on high oil diets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe level of biotin (15mg\/500kg horse\/day) that is scientifically proven to improve hoof quality, plus the levels of methionine, cysteine, lysine, calcium, zinc, copper, iodine, vitamin A and soya oil known to improve the efficiency of biotin alone (p.8). Certain of these nutrients will also help to maintain a supple skin and promote an exceptionally shiny coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective levels of protein, vitamins, calcium, phosphorous, copper, zinc, and manganese to develop and maintain strong bone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructive levels of amino acids, complex carbohydrates, trace elements and antioxidants to help maintain healthy joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised levels of copper, zinc, B vitamins and associated nutrients to optimise healthy haemoglobin levels in blood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective levels of bioavailable vitamin C to help maintain healthy airways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh levels of vitamin A, C, D and E, plus pure, protected yeast, MOS (Mannan Oligosaccharides) and omega 3 fatty acids which help to maintain a healthy immune system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerous levels of B vitamins for efficient energy metabolism; vital for horses with compromised hindgut function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pure, protected probiotic yeast and prebiotic MOS to create a healthy gut environment and optimise fibre digestibility. The combined effect of these two yeast products is a healthy gut environment with optimised digestive efficiency, i.e. horses gain much more benefit from their diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic chelated minerals for improved availability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany factors, including yeast and B vitamins, to help relax behaviour in responsive horses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive Feed Balancer is available in 15kg or 20kg sacks, which last a 500kg horse for 30 or 40 days or a 250kg pony for 60 or 80 days respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe main advantages of using TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe concept of feeding ad-lib forage, with a small amount of very concentrated feed, is now accepted as the way forward when feeding horses. The benefits of feeding in a way that mimics how a horse will eat if living out 24\/7, are hugely significant to the welfare of the horse and the main ones are included here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigestion and Utilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding Comprehensive Feed Balancer improves the efficiency of feed conversion (the amount of useful nutrients that a horse can utilise from his feed) in three ways. In most cases, this means that the amount of concentrate that needs to be fed can be significantly reduced, leaving more room in the digestive system for forage. This benefits digestion, is a more natural way of feeding, and is more economic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amino acids, vitamins and minerals in Comprehensive Feed Balancer balance the deficiencies of these nutrients in forage and straights\/blends, compared to the requirements of the horse, improving their utilisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pure, protected yeast probiotic in Comprehensive Feed Balancer optimises fibre digestibility in the hindgut, allowing the horse to gain more benefit from the diet. Research has shown that the specific yeast used by TopSpec significantly improves both total feed and fibre digestibility in the horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother useful yeast product in Comprehensive Feed Balancer, called a prebiotic, is mannan oligosaccharide (MOS). This is a constituent of yeast cell walls. It bonds with pathogenic (bad) bacteria, removing them from the gut, leaving the beneficial bacteria free to multiply and therefore digest fibre more efficiently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forage to concentrate ratio (proportion of forage in the total diet compared to the proportion of hard feed) is also improved because Comprehensive Feed Balancer is very nutrient-dense. It is fed in very small quantities, for example just 500g (approximately two TopSpec measures) a day for a typical 15.2hh middleweight weighing 500kg. A small amount of hard feed obviously leaves more space in the digestive system for forage than a large amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimum Muscle Development and Topline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive Feed Balancer contains the highest quality vegetable protein, rich in essential amino acids e.g. lysine, which not only promote maximum muscle development, but also aid the regeneration of muscle tissue after work and, therefore, recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther nutrients present in Comprehensive Feed Balancer in generous amounts that are important in muscle metabolism are vitamin E and selenium, which are very important antioxidants for healthy muscle function, and also vitamin A, calcium, magnesium and copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopline is created by a combination of body condition and muscle development. 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This is not surprising, as we believe that optimum nutrition leads to excellent condition. Biotin, vitamin A, copper, iodine, zinc, certain amino acids, and natural soya oil all contribute to a supple skin and shiny coat. Horses and ponies fed on TopSpec literally gleam with good health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive Feed Balancer contains optimum levels of copper, zinc, B vitamins and associated nutrients to help optimise healthy haemoglobin levels in blood. Correct haemoglobin levels promote optimum oxygen transport to the tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient Energy Metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to phosphorous and magnesium, Comprehensive Feed Balancer contains a generous level of all the B vitamins vital for energy metabolism in the high-performance horse. Also included are optimum levels of antioxidants, principally vitamin E and selenium, which are of particular importance for performance horses fed high oil diets. Other antioxidants present include vitamin A, vitamin C and manganese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Healthy Immune System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive Feed Balancer contains high levels of vitamins A, C, D and E plus pure, protected yeast, MOS (mannan oligosaccharides) and omega-3 fatty acids, which all help to maintain a healthy immune system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbility to Cope with Demanding Situations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern life exerts many pressures on our horses and ponies. These include travelling, competing, showing, moving to a strange environment, changes in feeding or management routine, less than ideal turnout time, foaling, convalescence etc. When a horse is under mental or physical pressure, hormonal changes affect the gut lining, bacteria die, upsetting the microbial balance within the gut. The yeast products in Comprehensive Feed Balancer help to restore this balance, thus reducing the effects of pressure. They are particularly helpful after worming, during convalescence, or if a course of antibiotics has been given during illness. Comprehensive Feed Balancer is also rich in antioxidants, principally vitamins A, C, E, and selenium, which help to maintain healthy cell function in all circumstances. 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Comprehensive Feed Balancer is formulated without cereal grains; the formula is very low in sugar and starch and ‘Non-Heating’*.  The micronutrients include generous levels of all the B vitamins, some of which are believed to relax a horse’s behaviour, plus vitamins E and C, and magnesium, all of which may help certain horses. The natural soya oil present reduces the need for additional ‘starchy’ calories and increases stamina without creating any ‘fizz’. In addition, the action of the two yeast products, by helping to promote a neutral (non-acidic) environment in the hindgut, may have a beneficial effect on behaviour. 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Its balance of vitamins, minerals and trace elements, including chelated minerals, has been specifically developed to support correct skeletal development and tissue integrity as well as the immune system and general well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids from linseed and soya oil are essential for tissue integrity and help promote healthy skin and coat. With minimal starch and calorie levels, Stud Balancer is perfect alongside forage for those who hold condition well or can be fed in conjunction with other compound feeds, or straights, where additional energy for condition or performance is required. 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It can also be fed to horses and ponies undergoing veterinary care. AntiLam is a brilliant formulation which contains a range of highly-effective supplements, pelleted onto a cereal-grain-free, low sugar, low starch, high fibre, and very low-calorie, ‘Non-Heating’ balancer base.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntiLam is used and recommended by nutritionists, vets, and farriers during and following veterinary treatment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique forage balancer is so palatable that it can be fed out of the hand to horses and ponies at pasture to provide vital nutritional support. Long-term trials, at the TopSpec Equine Research Centre, have shown that AntiLam will not promote condition when fed as part of a calorie-controlled diet. In all cases, AntiLam must be used in conjunction with a suitable feeding and management programme. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntiLam should be fed on its own with forage. 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If extra condition is not needed, we recommend that healthy horses and ponies stay on AntiLam for at least a year but, after that, they can be fed Lite Feed Balancer provided they are not obese and do no more than light work.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFurther Key Nutritional Facts:-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe formula includes the level of biotin (15mg\/500kg horse\/day) that is scientifically proven to improve hoof quality, plus the levels of methionine, cysteine, lysine, calcium, zinc, copper, iodine, and vitamin A known to improve the efficiency of biotin alone. 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