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Cavalor FiberForce is a muesli that is high in fibre and contains long fibres for balanced gut function. The muesli is low in sugar (5%) and starch (3%) and maintains low blood glucose and insulin levels, so it is safe for horses that are prone to metabolic disorders.
With extrudates that are easily digestible and highly absorbable. Contains a mix of alfafa, teff and beet pulp. Fibre supports digestion and helps to prevent intestinal problems. Contains probiotics to promote intestinal flora and overall intestinal health.
Easily digestible, optimal gut health
Extrudates are easily digestible and very highly absorbable. Probiotics ensure good digestion. They stimulate the development of good intestinal flora and promote good intestinal health overall. Fibre also supports better digestion and helps prevent intestinal problems.
Low sugar & starch
Some horses benefit from a diet low in sugar and starch. This applies, for example, to horses that suffer from recurring gastrointestinal problems, like stomach ulcers, colic and diarrhoea. Horses with metabolic problems such as: insulin dysregulation, obesity, laminitis, EMS, and muscle diseases (PSSM, RER). A low-sugar, low-starch feed avoids high peaks in blood glucose and insulin level, so it can also be used for horses that are susceptible to e.g. stress and overweight.
Energy from fiber and fat
For horses that are sensitive to sugar and starch, fat and fibre offer good alternative sources of energy. When fat and fibre are digested in the large intestine, volatile fatty acids are released. These volatile fatty acids are absorbed into the blood and serve as a source of slow-releasing energy.
High fiber
High in fibre, also known as crude fibre. Crude fibre is an indispensable pacesetter for the intestines and allows for a gradual release of energy. Moreover, a mix of high-quality and easily digestible fibre results in improved digestion and avoids gastrointestinal problems. The more fibre the feed contains, the longer the horse has to chew, which also increases saliva production. The intestinal micro-organisms also need crude fibre. Getting enough fibre is an essential part of maintaining healthy microflora. A healthy gut results in a healthy immune system – a basic requirement for a fit and happy horse.
Sugar (and starch) are important components of a horse’s daily feed ration. More than that, even, because every horse needs sugar to perform work and to keep many body processes running. For healthy horses, sugar in a balanced ration presents no problem. Naturally, we know that sugar is a real problem for horses with insulin resistance (IR) or insulin dysregulation (ID). There is not always a link, but starch (especially from cereals) is also transformed into sugar in the body.
It is important that horses being treated for ID consume less sugar and starch. Ideally, sugar and starch content should remain below 1 g per kg of body weight per feed ration. This keeps the blood sugar level down and prevents overproduction of insulin. FiberForce contains little sugar (3%) and starch (5%). Moreover, Cavalor FiberForce has a high fat content to give horses energy from a slow energy source. The long fibres (26%) stimulate gut flora for good function.
The positive effects of Cavalor FiberForce have been confirmed in scientific research: Glycemische en insulinemische respons bij gezonde volbloedmerries na consumptie van een commercieel paardenvoeder laag in niet-structurele-koolhydraten (Glycaemic and insulinemic response in healthy thoroughbred mares after consumption of a commercial horse feed low in non-structural-carbohydrates); C.M.M. Loos1, K.L. Urschel1, T. Barnes1, D.A. Van Doorn2; University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA1; Cavalor® Equine Nutrition Research.
You can read more about the details of this study here: The research behind the product: Cavalor FiberForce
Cavalor FiberForce is a muesli that is high in fibre and contains long fibres for balanced gut function. The muesli is low in sugar (5%) and starch (3%) and maintains low blood glucose and insulin levels, so it is safe for horses that are prone to metabolic disorders.
With extrudates that are easily digestible and highly absorbable. Contains a mix of alfafa, teff and beet pulp. Fibre supports digestion and helps to prevent intestinal problems. Contains probiotics to promote intestinal flora and overall intestinal health.
Easily digestible, optimal gut health
Extrudates are easily digestible and very highly absorbable. Probiotics ensure good digestion. They stimulate the development of good intestinal flora and promote good intestinal health overall. Fibre also supports better digestion and helps prevent intestinal problems.
Low sugar & starch
Some horses benefit from a diet low in sugar and starch. This applies, for example, to horses that suffer from recurring gastrointestinal problems, like stomach ulcers, colic and diarrhoea. Horses with metabolic problems such as: insulin dysregulation, obesity, laminitis, EMS, and muscle diseases (PSSM, RER). A low-sugar, low-starch feed avoids high peaks in blood glucose and insulin level, so it can also be used for horses that are susceptible to e.g. stress and overweight.
Energy from fiber and fat
For horses that are sensitive to sugar and starch, fat and fibre offer good alternative sources of energy. When fat and fibre are digested in the large intestine, volatile fatty acids are released. These volatile fatty acids are absorbed into the blood and serve as a source of slow-releasing energy.
High fiber
High in fibre, also known as crude fibre. Crude fibre is an indispensable pacesetter for the intestines and allows for a gradual release of energy. Moreover, a mix of high-quality and easily digestible fibre results in improved digestion and avoids gastrointestinal problems. The more fibre the feed contains, the longer the horse has to chew, which also increases saliva production. The intestinal micro-organisms also need crude fibre. Getting enough fibre is an essential part of maintaining healthy microflora. A healthy gut results in a healthy immune system – a basic requirement for a fit and happy horse.
Sugar (and starch) are important components of a horse’s daily feed ration. More than that, even, because every horse needs sugar to perform work and to keep many body processes running. For healthy horses, sugar in a balanced ration presents no problem. Naturally, we know that sugar is a real problem for horses with insulin resistance (IR) or insulin dysregulation (ID). There is not always a link, but starch (especially from cereals) is also transformed into sugar in the body.
It is important that horses being treated for ID consume less sugar and starch. Ideally, sugar and starch content should remain below 1 g per kg of body weight per feed ration. This keeps the blood sugar level down and prevents overproduction of insulin. FiberForce contains little sugar (3%) and starch (5%). Moreover, Cavalor FiberForce has a high fat content to give horses energy from a slow energy source. The long fibres (26%) stimulate gut flora for good function.
The positive effects of Cavalor FiberForce have been confirmed in scientific research: Glycemische en insulinemische respons bij gezonde volbloedmerries na consumptie van een commercieel paardenvoeder laag in niet-structurele-koolhydraten (Glycaemic and insulinemic response in healthy thoroughbred mares after consumption of a commercial horse feed low in non-structural-carbohydrates); C.M.M. Loos1, K.L. Urschel1, T. Barnes1, D.A. Van Doorn2; University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA1; Cavalor® Equine Nutrition Research.
You can read more about the details of this study here: The research behind the product: Cavalor FiberForce
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Digestible energy | 2.8 Mcal/kg – 1.3 Mcal/lb |
Crude protein | Min. 12.0 % |
Lysine | Min. 0.6 % |
Methionine | Min. 0.2 % |
Threonine | Min. 0.5 % |
Crude fat | Min. 8.0 % |
Crude fiber | Max. 24.0 % |
Acid detergent fiber | Max. 27.0 % |
Neutral detergent fiber | Max. 43.0 % |
Starch | Max. 6.5 % |
Sugar | Max. 3.5 % |
Calcium | Min. 1.1 – Max. 1.6 % |
Phosphorus | Min. 0.5 % |
Sodium | Min. 0.3 % – Max. 0.8 % |
Salt | Min. 0.8 % – Max. 1.3 % |
Magnesium | Min. 0.3 % |
Potassium | Min. 1.4 % |
Copper | Min. 40.0 ppm |
Zinc | Min. 100.0 ppm |
Iron | Min. 40.0 ppm |
Manganese | Min. 100.0 ppm |
Cobalt | Min. 0.1 ppm |
Selenium | Min. 0.14 ppm |
Vitamin A | Min. 10557 IU/kg – 4799 IU/lb |
Vitamin D | Min. 1056 IU/kg – 480 IU/lb |
Vitamin E | Min. 106 IU/kg – 48 IU/lb |
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Yeast Culture | 100 million CFU/kg – 45 million CFU/lb. |
For optimal nutrition, welfare and performance, your horse needs adequate forage (spread out over several meals per day) and a constant supply of fresh drinking water. This foundation can be then supplemented with a balancer or concentrate feed as needed to meet all your horse’s nutritional requirements. Lastly, you can fine-tune your horse’s diet with supplements for specific needs. #feedasyouneed
Feeding recommendations for Cavalor Fiberforce:
We recommend feeding a min. of 0.45 lbs and max. of 0.65 per 100 lbs body weight.
Body weight in pounds | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | ||
Forage lbs/day (min) | 10 | 12.5 | 15 | 17.5 | ||
Exercise level | Fiberforce lbs/day (min)* | |||||
Maintenance | 3.75 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | ||
Light work | 4.25 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 |
*Minimum feeding rates to meet all daily nutrient requirements in addition to at least 1.25 % of body weight in good quality hay.
These feeding recommendations are intended as a guideline only. Feeding rates may need to be adjusted based on forage quality, health status and activity level of the individual horse being fed.
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