Meta Safe - HYGAIN - Horse Feeds & Supplements

Leisure / Low Starch

Meta Safe^®

810

DE Kcal/lb

12.5%

Protein

4%

Fat

35%

Fiber

6.5%

NSC

ULTRA-LOW STARCH™ BALANCER

Safe Starch

Low starch and sugar ideal for horses with specific dietary needs

Low Feeding Rate

Average feeding rate of 1-2 lbs. per day

Super Digestion

Added prebiotics to aid in fiber digestion and healthy gut function

Minerals Maximized

Chelated minerals for improved mineral absorption and bioavailability

Shine and Strength

Added rice bran oil for a shiny coat and manageable energy for performance

Antioxidant Support

Bioavailable vitamin and mineral antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress

Low Starch

Low Feeding Rate

Soy Free

Pellet

Low Energy

Low Starch

Low Feeding Rate

Soy Free

Pellet

Low Energy

Safe Starch

Low starch and sugar ideal for horses with specific dietary needs

Low Feeding Rate

Average feeding rate of 1-2 lbs. per day

Super Digestion

Added prebiotics to aid in fiber digestion and healthy gut function

Minerals Maximized

Chelated minerals for improved mineral absorption and bioavailability

Shine and Strength

Added rice bran oil for a shiny coat and manageable energy for performance

Antioxidant Support

Bioavailable vitamin and mineral antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress

About Meta Safe

Hygain® Meta Safe® Ultra-Low Starch™ is a soy free, cereal grain-free ration balancer pellet that provides a complete blend of daily nutrients at a low feeding rate. With an NSC content of 6.5%, Meta Safe® is ideal for horses and ponies with specific dietary needs. As an added benefit, Meta Safe® contains Bonafide®, a bioavailable source of vitamins K1 and K2 to support optimal bone density and strength.

6.5% non-structural carbohydrates
Low feeding rate, ideal for easy keepers
Soy and cereal grain-free formula ideal for horses with grain intolerance or sensitivities
Natural vitamin E for antioxidant, circulatory, and cardiovascular functions
Prebiotics to support a healthy gut microbiome and immune system
Hygain® RBO® rice bran oil for essential fatty acids and added shine

Feeding Rates

Bonafide® contains Quinaquanone®, a bio-available form of vitamin K1/K2, which is involved in the optimal function of osteocalcin. Osteocalcin is required during the bone formation process. Naturally, horses receive sufficient Vitamin K1 from green pasture. If horses do not have access to constant green pasture Vitamin K1 may be deficient.

Ingredients

Sweet Lupin Hulls, Canola Meal, Rice Bran Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Salt, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Cobalt Sulfate, Cobalt Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin E Supplement (d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Menadione Nicotinamide Bisulfite, FolicAcid, Choline Chloride, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Phylloquinone, Menaquinone & Yeast Extracts.

Nutrition Analysis

Per lb (As Fed)

Crude Protein (min)

12.5%

Lysine (min)

2%

Crude Fat (min)

4%

Crude Fiber (max)

35%

Acid Detergent Fiber (max)

40%

Neutral Detergent Fiber (max)

52%

Dietary Starch (max)

1.5%

Ethanol Soluble Carbohydrates (max)

4.5%

Water Soluble Carbohydrates (max)

5%

Non Structural Carbohydrates (max)

6.5%

Calcium (min)

2%

Calcium (max)

2.2%

Phosphorus (min)

0.9%

Magnesium (min)

0.6%

Potassium (min)

0.8%

Sodium (min)

0.6%

Sodium (max)

0.8%

Chloride (min)

0.9%

Manganese (min)

470 ppm

Zinc (min)

500 ppm

Copper (min)

200 ppm

Iron (min)

450 ppm

Iodine (min)

4 ppm

Selenium (min)

1.95 ppm

Selenium (max)

2.05 ppm

Vitamin A (min)

21,092 IU/lb

Vitamin D (min)

2,087 IU/lb

Vitamin E (min)

500 IU/lb

Vitamin K (min)

14.3 mg/lb

Quinaquanone® K1 & K2 (min)

3.2 mg/lb

Vitamin B1 (min)

13.6 mg/lb

Vitamin B2 (min)

22.2 mg/lb

Niacin (min)

77.1 mg/lb

Pantothenic Acid (min)

29.5 mg/lb

Vitamin B6 (min)

7.3 mg/lb

Vitamin B12 (min)

72.6 ug/lb

Folic Acid (min)

20.4 mg/lb

Biotin (min)

2 mg/lb

Prebiotic (Yeast extract Saccharomyces cerevisiae) (min)

4,536 mg/lb

What's Inside Meta Safe

The Australian Lupin is a legume (similar to beans, peas, and lentils) that is grown primarily in Australia and distributed worldwide. It is characterized by a high protein and fiber content, and is naturally low in starch. Lupins contain favorable amounts and ratios of essential fatty acids that provide calories for cool, focused energy. Rich in minerals such as zinc, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus Lupins also contain vitamin A, B vitamins, and vitamin E. Lupins are a nutritionally dense feed option that can be utilized to lower starch in the equine diet or to replace other common feed ingredients for those horses that experience sensitivities to certain allergens.

All Hygain® feeds and ration balancers contain a highly stable, biologically active form of natural vitamin E (d-ɑ-tocopherol). Natural vitamin E protects cells from free radical damage while also supporting normal circulatory and neuromuscular functions. The natural form of vitamin E is preferentially absorbed by the body over synthetic sources. With pasture being the most abundant source of vitamin E in the equine diet, a formula with natural vitamin E is essential for horses who are not on full-time pasture.

Prebiotic fibers promote a healthy gut flora by providing nourishment to beneficial microbes in the digestive tract of the horse, particularly the hindgut. By nourishing this environment, prebiotics support improved digestive function, a strengthened immune system, and an overall healthier horse. At Hygain®, one of our prebiotics of choice is added mannan oligosaccharides (MOS) derived from the cell wall of the specific yeast culture Saccharomyces cerevisiae 1026. Research has shown that MOS can bind harmful bacteria in the digestive tract, boost immunoglobulins in colostrum, and increase beneficial bacteria populations when provided in a horse’s diet.

Hygain® RBO® Equine Performance Oil is a blend of pure rice bran oil containing essential fatty acids and natural antioxidants formulated for all equines. This unique oil contains natural vitamin E and aids as a carrier for fat-soluble vitamins. Added rice bran oil promotes a shiny coat and increases cool burning energy in the diet without promoting excitability.

Selenium has antioxidant functions as a component of the glutathione peroxidase enzyme complex, which scavenges free radicals to limit oxidative stress in the body. The organic form of selenium, selenium yeast, has greater absorption and retention in the body when compared to inorganic forms. Through preferential uptake in the body, selenium yeast plays a critical role in optimal functioning of the muscular and nervous systems, in addition to its importance in immune system function.

Feeding Tips

Hygain® Meta Safe® is a ration balancer that contains essential amino acids for muscle building, balanced levels of critical macro and trace minerals for sound skeletal development, and prebiotics for gut health and proper immune function.

Hygain® Meta Safe® can be fed on its own when horses do not require grain to maintain ideal condition. It can also provide supplemental nutrients in home mixed diets or feeds when not fed at the recommended feeding rate.

Meta Safe® should be introduced to your horse’s diet gradually. Adjust intake according to pregnancy and lactation status, age, breed, growth rate, body condition, work load, and pasture/hay availability and quality.

The combination of Hygain® feeds with a quality forage is suitable for most horses. However, it is always recommended that you seek professional assistance from your veterinarian and our nutrition team.

Introduce Hygain® Meta Safe® to your horse’s diet gradually over a 7-10 day period.
Feed by weight, not by volume.
Feed a minimum of 1% of your horse’s body weight daily as roughage.
Free choice salt should be offered at all times.
Ensure horses have access to clean water.
Do not add additional vitamins or minerals unless directed by a veterinarian or nutritionist.

Contact Hygain® for additional dietary recommendations and nutritional solutions.

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