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 Staw / 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 Staw / Alfalfa Mix |
1.0kg |
1.0kg |
| Good Quality Hay |
3.5kg |
5.0kg |
* Cold water soaking 10 mins. Hot water soaking 5 mins.