Mitavite Gumnuts® is Australia’s original and most trusted feed especially formulated for aged horses and ponies. Highly nutritious, palatable and safe to feed, Gumnuts® provides a unique balance of vitamins and minerals specifically formulated to address the challenges of old age. Omega 3 oils, antioxidants and essential amino acids are provided in a highly digestible form. Gumnuts® reduces to a soft mash when water is added.
Gumnuts
Gumnuts® provides nutritional support for critical systems
Supportive Structures (Bone, cartilage, ligament, tendon & hoof)
Bonafide™ – New science in bone integrity Essential amino acids in a horse specific profile Vitamins A, Calcium, Phosphorous, Zinc, Copper, Magnesium and Manganese for bone and connective tissue building and maintenance. Biotin
Muscle Function
Vitamins A & E Essential amino acids in a horse specific profile Selenomethionine Calcium, Phosphorous, Potassium and B Vitamins
Respiration & Immune System
Omega 3 Oils Vitamins A & E Protexin® Calcium
Digestion & Metabolism
Biotin Steam Extruded Grains Protexin® B Vitamins, Zinc, Phosphorous, Manganese and Magnesium
Bonafide™ – The active ingredient Quinaquanone™ is stabilised & bioavailable Vitamin K1 & K2 to assist in development and maintenance of healthy bone density (Prov. Patent 2008902975, formulation & purpose). Protexin® – a multistrain probiotic to improve digestion and appetite. Vitamin E – a powerful antioxidant enhancing immune function. Selenomethionine – an easy bioavailable source of selenium that is an effective antioxidant.
Gumnuts® Daily Feeding Guide
Maintenance
Bodyweight
kg
300
400
500
600
Gumnuts®
kg
1½-1¾
1¾-2
2¼-2½
2½-3
Lucerne hay or chaff
kg
1-1¼
1½-1¾
2-2¼
2-2½
Cereal or Pasture
kg
3¼+
4½+
5+
7+
Pleasure Riding
Bodyweight
kg
300
400
500
600
Gumnuts®
kg
1¾-2
2-2¼
2¾-3
3¼-3½
Lucerne hay / chaff
kg
1-1¼
1½-1¾
2-2¼
2¼-2½
Cereal or Pasture
kg
3+
4+
5+
6+
Light Work
Bodyweight
kg
300
400
500
600
Gumnuts®
kg
2-2¼
2½-3
3-3½
3¾-4¼
Lucerne hay / chaff
kg
1¼-1½
2-2¼
2½-3
3-3½
Cereal or Pasture
kg
3+
4+
5+
6+
Medium Work
Bodyweight
kg
300
400
500
600
Gumnuts®
kg
2½-2¾
2¾-3¼
3½-4
4¼-4¾
Lucerne hay / chaff
kg
1½-1¾
2¼-2¾
2¾-3¼
3¼-3¾
Cereal or Pasture
kg
3+
4+
5+
6+
Regular Strenuous Work
Bodyweight
kg
300
400
500
600
Gumnuts®
kg
3-3¼
3¾-4¼
4½-5
5½-6
Lucerne hay / chaff
kg
2-2¼
2½-3
3-3½
3½-4
Cereal or Pasture
kg
3+
4+
5+
6+
Roughage (hay, chaff, pasture etc) should be fed at 1-1½% of bodyweight. Amounts above are a guide. Total daily feed (concentrate + roughage) should be 2-3% of bodyweight depending on age, workload & climate. *Oaten or wheaten chaff or hay or pasture. Refer to the exercise calculator to determine classification of workload. The feeding guides are for temperate climates. In humid climates increase the amount of Gumnuts®. As a guide a Mitavite Dipper holds approximatley 900 grams of Gumnuts®.
ANALYSIS
INGREDIENTS: CONTAINS GRAINS INCLUDING BARLEY (PRESSURE COOKED AND STEAM EXTRUDED), LEGUMES, VEGETABLE OILS, VEGETABLE PROTEIN MEALS, SALT, ELECTROLYTE MINERAL SALTS, MOLASSES AND ENRICHED WITH OMEGA 3 OILS ADDED MINERALS AND PROTEXIN.
MEAT WITHOLDING PERIOD: NIL.
DOES NOT CONTAIN RESTRICTED ANIMAL MATERIAL.
CAUTION: DO NOT ADD SUPPLEMENTS, PARTICULARLY ELECTROLYTES AND SALT UNLESS UNDER VETERINARY ADVICE.
Being used outside their control, this product is sold on the express condition that the producers give no warranty, expressed or implied and are not responsible for damage arising out of its use whether in accordance with the directions or not. Australian Patent No.631010 New Zealand Patent No.235374 Copyright Mitavite – October 2008
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Nutrient levels in 1kg
ENERGY DE (MJ/KG)
14
PROTEIN %
16
FAT %
7
FIBRE %
8
CALCIUM
12g
PHOSPHORUS
10g
MANGANESE
250mg
COPPER
80mg
IODINE
1.32mg
ZINC
200mg
COBALT
0.45mg
CHLORIDE
10g
SODIUM
4g
MAGNESIUM
5g
POTASSIUM
14g
IRON
221mg
MOLYBDENUM
4mg
SELENIUM
0.3mg
VITAMIN A
11000iu
VITAMIN E
320iu
VITAMIN D
1480iu
QUINAQUANONE™
1750ug
NIACIN
109mg
THIAMIN
24mg
VITAMIN B2
10mg
PANTOTHENATE
28mg
VITAMIN B6
10mg
VITAMIN B12
42ug
BIOTIN
1068ug
CHOLINE
1.3g
FOLATE
9mg
PROTEXIN®
1g
LYSINE
7.5g