Meta Safe® - AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2023
Hygain
SKU:44lb
META SAFE® is a grain-free ration balancer pellet containing a complete blend of nutrients. This concentrate is the most advanced, scientifically formulated, low sugar and starch product that will support horses on a restricted diet or those that suffer from metabolic disorders.
Formulated with less than 6.5% total NSCs and includes the added benefit of BONAFIDE®. The addition of BONAFIDE® bolsters vitamin K1 & K2 concentration in the diet and supports optimal bone density and strength. Vitamin K1 and K2 effect the function of osteocalcin, the bone protein that binds the mineral and protein in bone together. Without a sufficient supply of vitamin K in the diet, which is found most abundantly in green pastures, low density or defective bone and cartilage may be apparent.
META SAFE® is ideal for horses and ponies susceptible to obesity, or those that suffer from EMS, laminitis and PPID.
0.81
DE Mcal/lb
15%
Crude Protein
4%
Crude Fat
35%
Crude Fiber
<1.5%
Max Starch
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, 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, Prebiotic (Yeast Extracts) & Quinaquanone® a bio-available form of vitamin K1 and K2.
Per kg (As Fed)
| Crude Protein | 12.5% |
| Lysine | 2.0% |
| Crude Fat | 4% |
| Crude Fiber | 35% |
| Acid Detergent Fiber | 43% |
| Neutral Detergent Fiber | 52% |
| Dietary Starch | 1.5% |
| Sugars | 5.0% |
| Non Structural Carbohydrates | 6.5% |
| Ethanol Soluble Carbohydrates | 4.5% |
| Calcium | 2.2% |
| Phosphorous | 0.9% |
| Sodium | 0.8% |
| Magnesium | 0.6% |
| Potassium | 0.8% |
| Chloride | 0.9% |
| Manganese | 470 ppm |
| Zinc | 560 ppm |
| Copper | 200 ppm |
| Iron | 450 ppm |
| Iodine | 4 ppm |
| Selenium | 2.05 ppm |
| Vitamin A | 21,092 IU/lb |
| Quinaquanone® | 3.2 mg/lb |
| Vitamin D | 2,087 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E | 500 IU/lb |
| Vitamin K | 14.3 mg/lb |
| Vitamin B1 | 13.6 mg/lb |
| Vitamin B2 | 22.2 mg/lb |
| Niacin | 77.1 mg/lb |
| Pantothenic Acid | 29.5 mg/lb |
| Vitamin B6 | 7.3 mg/lb |
| Folic Acid | 20.4 mg/lb |
| Biotin | 2 mg/lb |
| Prebiotic | 4,536 mg/lb |
Feeding Guide**
Small Feed, Maximum Result
Super Digestion
Cereal Grain Free
What's Inside
META SAFE
BONAFIDE®
BONAFIDE® bolsters the vital vitamin K1 and K2 nutrients horses on restricted grazing lose access too, and protects bone density and strength. Vitamin K1 and K2 effect the function of osteocalcin, the bone protein that binds the mineral and protein in the bone together. Without sufficient access to Vitamin K1 and K2 low density or defective bone and cartilage can be produced.
Prebiotic
Prebiotics incorporated in HYGAIN® META SAFE® horse pellets have a defined mode of action, promoting a healthy gut and supporting natural defences essential for optimum health and performance.
Biotin
Biotin, a water soluble vitamin is required by the enzymes responsible for protein synthesis and as a result is an essential vitamin for the healthy growth of hair and hooves. Research has shown that biotin improves skin and coat condition, increases hoof integrity and is widely recommended by farriers, veterinarians and scientists.
Natural Vitamin E
This unique and highly stable form of Natural Vitamin E known as RRR-a-tocopherol is up to 5 times more bio available and potent than regular synthetic sources of Vitamin E. Research has shown that this form of Natural Vitamin E provides higher retention levels in plasma further aiding antioxidant, immune, cardiovascular, circulatory, neuromuscular and reproductive functions.
Bio-Available Selenium
Selenium acts as an antioxidant to prevent fatty acid oxidation which can cause tissue damage. Research has shown that an organic form of selenium, is more readily absorbed and retained than selenium in inorganic forms.
Guide
FEEDING TIPS
HYGAIN® META SAFE® horse pellets are formulated as a concentrate and contain quality essential amino acids for muscle building, along with balanced levels of critical macro and micro trace minerals for sound skeletal development and prebiotics for optimum gut health and immune system defences.
HYGAIN® META SAFE® horse pellets can be fed on its own when horses do not require additional feed or used to balance home mixed diets or top up premixed feeds when not used to recommended levels
Adjust feed intake according to pregnancy and lactation status, age, breed, growth rate, body condition, work load and pasture/hay availability and quality.
If horses are obese, laminitic or suffering from developmental orthopaedic disease remove feed from the diet and feed HYGAIN® META SAFE® with chaff and or hay. Seek professional advice.
- Introduce HYGAIN® META SAFE® to your horse’s diet gradually over a 7-14 day period.
- Feed by weight and not by volume.
- Feed a minimum of 1.5% of your horse’s body weight daily as roughage.
- Horses have a small stomach, so feed little and often.
- Ensure horses have access to clean water.
- Do not add additional vitamins or minerals unless directed by a veterinarian or nutritionist.
- For dietary recommendations and nutritional solutions contact HYGAIN.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Meta Safe® contains very low starch levels that are ideal for horses suffering from EMS, Laminitis and Cushings. Alongside low starch/sugar roughage and feeding at the correct feeding rate of your horse/pony, Meta Safe® is a safe, fully fortified, feed option.
Perhaps not. Meta Safe® is a concentrate option with a low feeding rate designed for the good doing horse. If you have a horse that is prone to laminitis or has any other metabolic conditions and is a poor doer, consider Zero® instead.
Yes! Meta Safe® is a fully fortified feed (complete feed) and will meet all of your horses vitamin and mineral requirements, when fed according to the guidelines, alongside an approriate amount of roughage.
Meta Safe® is a concentrate feed wheras Zero® is considered a 'full feed'. This means they have different feeding rates. A concentrate feed has a low feeding rate which is designed to meet vitamin and mineral requirements of a horse in a small quantity. This makes Meta Safe® perfect for a good doer.
Meta Safe® is a concentrate feed whereas Allcare™ is a supplement. This means that Allcare™ has a very small feeding rate which does not provide the same level of protein as what Meta Safe® does with a higher feeding rate. Allcare™ also contains a mycotoxin binder, probiotic and an elevated level of biotin.
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