Nutrient Content

Steam-extrusion is a complex and sophisticated process requiring considerable investment. The combination of heat and moisture aids in the gelatinization of starches, untangling of proteins and elimination of bacteria. Dry-extrusion, a process used for ordinary horse pellets, is a less advanced process and because of reduced moisture levels, dry-extrusion can result in reduced acceptance of feed, loss of vitamins and destruction of amino acids. The studies done on the the benefits of steam-extruded feed and the conclusions of the studies cannot be applied to feeds produced by dry-extrusion.

Mitavite Gumnuts is a fully steam-extruded, nutritionally balanced, complete feed formulated to be fed with roughage (hay/chaff/pasture). The steam-extruded 'nuts' can be softened in water to yield a soft mash or porridge for application to winter feeding, horses with aged mouths, those recovering from diarrhoea, surgery or illness and at day's end, after competition or travelling. Additional supplements are not required except on veterinary advice.