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Science Supplements SafeSalt (Equine)
- For horses in light work or rest
- Maintains essential salt levels
- Promotes water & feed intake
- Gentle & safe for your horse's stomach using MicroBeadTM Technology
- 2kg pouch gives approximately 6 weeks supply
- Also available in a 10kg tub
Science Supplements have changed the packaging of the 2kg tub to a 100% recyclable pouch, reducing plastic waste by up to 70%!
What is differenct about Safe Salt?
Whilst salt and electrolytes can be added to the feed, horses often find these unpalatable and their granular nature means that it is easy for fussy horses to leave them at the bottom of the feed manger. There is also evidence that ordinary salt can cause or worsen gastric ulcers in horses. SafeSalt is a unique formulation that provides a palatable source of sodium and chloride and helps overcome these potential palatability problems.
What?
Exactly as the name suggests: Salt that is safe for your horse and their stomach. A unique electrolyte (NaCl; sodium and chloride) to overcome problems with palatability, gastric upset and gastric ulceration. Individual grains of salt coated in special oil which will not dissolve in the mouth or stomach. The oil coating dissolves in the small intestine where electrolyte uptake is optimal and gentle on the stomach unlike ordinary electrolytes
Why?
Salt (sodium chloride, chemical formula NaCl) is a key nutrient required for nerve and muscle function, maintenance of normal hydration and digestive, kidney, lung and heart function. Forage is rich in potassium and chloride and in some cases calcium (e.g. alfalfa) The most common electrolyte deficient is sodium (Na) and most horses need supplemental salt. Horses in work, competing and racing require extra electrolytes to replace those lost in sweat, faeces and urine and sub-optimal electrolyte intake can lead to muscle problems and poor performance
When?
SafeSalt should be given daily in feed during training. SafeSalt is an ideal alternative to ordinary salt or electrolytes for horses that go off their feed during hard work
Available in a 2kg tub providing approximately 6 weeks supply and also in a 10kg tub for multiple horses or yards.
| Brand | Science Supplements |
|---|---|
| Presentation | Powder |
| Applicator/ Dispenser | Measuring Scoop |
| Recyclable | Recyclable Plastic |
| My Product Must Be... | Free From Prohibited Substances, BETA NOPS Accreditation, FEI Clean Sport Compliant, Safe for Pregnancy |
| My Horse Is... | Dehydrated, Recovering |
| Ingredients Label | Active Ingredients: 80% salt (NaCl) by weight. Each 28g (1 level 25ml scoop) of SafeSalt provides: 9.0g of sodium (Na);13.4g of chloride (Cl), equivalent to 22.4g sodium chloride (NaCl). Composition: Sodium chloride, vegetable oil, flavour. Analytical Constituents: Ash 75.9%, Chloride 48.1%, Sodium 31.9%, Oils & Fats 19.8%, Protein 0.0%, Fibre 0.0%. Additives (per kg): EC permitted mint flavour 2g. |
| Key Ingredients | Chloride, Sodium |
| Instructions for use | Instructions for use and feeding guide Level 25ml (28g) scoops per day Maintenance / Light Pony - approximately 250kg 0.5 Horse - approximately 500kg 1 Large Horse - over 750kg 1.5 Moderate Pony - approximately 250kg 1 Horse - approximately 500kg 1.5 Large Horse - over 750kg 2 Hard / Hot Weather Pony - approximately 250kg 2 Horse - approximately 500kg 3 - 4 Large Horse - over 750kg 4 - 5 Mix thoroughly with feed and split between meals where possible. Do not exceed the recommended intake. |
| Maintenance Feeding Rate (average size animal) | One scoop daily |
| How long will it last (days)? | Fed at one scoop daily, a 2kg tub will last approximately 70 days, and 10kg will last approximately 357 days |
| Approx cost per day | 28 - 32p |
