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Feeding horses at high risk of Laminitis

Advice from The Scientific Committee of the Laminitis Trust.

DO NOT FEED DRY – Refer to mixing and preparation guide for more information.

 Further information on laminitis is available at www.laminitis.org

Be safe and sure, weigh all feedstuffs.

Fat animals are at high risk of laminitis and to achieve a gradual weight reduction to Condition Score 3 may require half of the below quantities to be fed. Stabling or use of a grazing muzzle is also necessary. Only Laminitis Trust Approved feeds, limited long forage or grazing are recommended to complete the diet. A nutritional supplement may be used, consult your veterinary surgeon.

Examples of a suitable diet


TOTAL FEED PER DAY
ZERO GRAZING
  300kg
body weight
pony
500kg
body weight
horse
Speedi-Beet
(dry weight)*
0.75kg 1.5kg
Dried alfalfa 1.0kg 2.5kg
Oat straw/
alfalfa mix
2.0kg -
Good quality hay 5.5kg 7.0kg
4 HOURS GRAZING
ON UNFERTILISED PASTURE
  300kg
body weight
pony
500kg
body weight
horse
Speedi-Beet
(dry weight)*
0.75kg 1.5kg
Dried alfalfa - 1.0kg
Oat straw/
alfalfa mix
1.0kg 1.0kg
Good quality hay 3.5kg 5.0kg

 * Cold water soaking 10 mins. Hot water soaking 5 mins.