EQUINE COCONUT OIL 3KG

Product Description

Coconut oil is unlike any other vegetable oil fed to
horses, and may provide the following unique benefits:
Increased muscle glycogen storage Saturated fats
such as those found in coconut oil are more effective
at enhancing muscle glycogen storage than the
unsaturated fats found in other vegetable oils
(e.g. RICE BRAN, CORN, FLAX, SOY BEAN).
Anti-viral and anti-bacterial protection for gut health
and wellbeing; could assist with ulcers, acidosis,
colic, poor condition and lameness. Also improves
appearance of coat.
Ready energy, coconut oil contains MCTs (medium
chain triglycerides) which are easier to digest, absorb
and convert to muscle energy, unlike
long-chain fatty acids found in other
vegetable oils. MCTs are absorbed
directly into the portal blood and
transported to the liver, whereas
polyunsaturated oils are transported
to the liver via the lymphatic system.
Non-heating Feed, Oil provides a
source of cool energy resulting in
non behaviour.
Further information for horse owners
Rancid oils reduce the palatability of a feed and interfere
with the utilisation of fat-soluble vitamins and may cause
damage to muscle organ tissue if consumed.
Some of the MCT (Lauric, Capric and Caproic acids) in
coconut oil possess anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.
These fatty acids may assist the horse's immune system
in fighting off viral and bacterial challenges, leading to
improved overall gut health and a reduction in ulcers and
laminitis, and overall wellbeing.
Non-heating Energy Source fizzing generally comes
from high starch/grain diets where there is a risk of starch
overload into the hindgut. The risk of starch overload can
be minimised by replacing some grain in the feed with oil,
to provide energy. Coconut oil provides a source of cool
energy. Oil is very energy dense and yields about 2 1/4
times more energy than starch or protein. This may be
useful for a number of reasons including reduction in gut
fill and feed intake required to sustain maintenance and
exercise.
Dysbiosis (Leaky gut syndrome) is a gut disorder
commonly affecting horses fed high levels of sugar
and starch (NSC or non-structural carbohydrate) from
pastures, grain and grain-based feeds. Feeding natural
products such as medium chain triglycerides (MCT) that
are reported to have possible anti-microbial actions is
thought to preserve gut health.
Coconut oil is a functional food, defined as a food that
provides a health b equine enefit over and beyond the basic nutrients. Coconut Oil
FOOD SUPPLEMENT FOR HORSES
Equine Muscle Disorder horses suffering from tying
up need low-carb/non-carb energy diets, so partial
replacement of grains with oil in the diet may aid in the
management of the condition.
Glycogen (is the form in which animals store
carbohydrates in their bodies, for later use as energy)
horses are able to utilise oil for energy during submaximal/
anaerobic activity. This means delay of the onset of fatigue
and an increased capacity for high-intensity exercise.
Therefore coconut oil provides a ready source of energy
for use during exercise.
Mud Fever/Greasy Heel due to the anti-microbial
effects of the MCT (medium chain triglicerides), coconut
oil aids in the healing process and may kill bacteria and
prevent re-infection.

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Price: NZ$46.99Inc. GST