Steam Extruded Barley

ADVANTAGES:

1. Steam Extrusion increases digestibility in the small intestine - from around 21% for whole/rolled barley to over 90% for Steam Extruded Barley, reducing the risk factors for laminitis, diarrhoea and colic.

2. Steam Extruded feeds/grains take longer to eat. Horses eat slower, producing more saliva, which has a protective effect against high stomach acid levels and the risk of ulcers.

3. The increased digestibility means that less Stream Extruded Barley is fed to meet energy requirements compared to whole/rolled/steam flaked barley. This offers advantages in terms of 'Weight Handicap' and cost.

4. Low moisture content increases the shelf life and improves stable air quality.

5. The 'Feeding Rate' is a guide only and the amount selected will vary according to age, state of preparation, work load, body weight, temperature and the quality of available hay, chaff, and/or pasture.

Steam Extruded Corn

ADVANTAGES:

1. Steam Extrusion increases digestibility in the small intestine - from around 29% for whole/cracked corn to over 90% for Steam Extruded Corn, reducing the risk factors for laminitis, diarrhoea and colic.

2. Steam Extruded feeds/grains take longer to eat. Horses eat slower, producing more saliva, which has a protective effect against high stomach acid levels and the risk of ulcers.

3. The increased digestibility means that less Stream Extruded Corn is fed to meet energy requirements compared to whole/cracked corn. This offers advantages in terms of 'Weight Handicap' and cost.

4. Low moisture content increases the shelf life and reduces dust and bacterial and grain fragments, improving air hygiene. The combination of low moisture and Steam Extrusion reduces or inactivates fungal contaminates and toxins including those responsible for Mouldy Corn Disease.

The 'Feeding Rate' is a guide only and the amount selected will vary according to age, state of preparation, work load, body weight, temperature and the quality of available hay, chaff, and/or pasture.

Steam Extruded Lupins

ADVANTAGES:

1. Dry cooking processes such as dry-extrusion, pelleting and micronization result in destruction of up to 50% of the essential amino acids, including lysine, due to lack of moisture during the cooking process. Due to the addition of steam during cooking, steam-extrusion is a more gentle cooking method and losses are negligible - less than 5%.

2. Steam Extrusion increases digestibility in the small intestine - from around 45% for whole/cracked lupins to over 90% for Steam Extruded Lupins, reducing ammonia production in the large intestine.

3. Increased digestibility in the small intestine improves essential amino acid availability, critically important for bone and muscle development.

4. Less Steam Extruded Lupins is needed to meet protein requirements. One cup (250g) of whole or cracked replaced with only ¾ (178g) cup of Steam Extruded Lupins.

5. Low moisture content increases the shelf life. The steam-extrusion process inactivates fungal elements and toxins, producing clean, low-dust feeds that assist in maintaining stable air quality.

The 'Feeding Rate' is a guide only and the amount selected will vary according to age, state of preparation, work load, body weight, temperature and quality of hay, chaff, and/or pasture.

For more information on feeding Mitavite Feeds, phone The Australian Feed Company on toll free 1800 025 487 Other Information.