Vitalbix Fiber Mix
Vitalbix Fiber Mix is a unique roughage mix of healthy grasses with a low sugar content and timothy structure pellets, supplemented with 3% linseed oil.
Vitalbix Fiber-Mix is optimally digestible, stimulates saliva production, and supports healthy digestion. Mix Vitalbix Fiber-Mix with other Vitalbix products to stimulate chewing. Supplement the roughage with Vitalbix Fiber-Mix for horses that could use a little extra, or partially replace the roughage with Vitalbix Fiber-Mix.
Due to its soft and shorter structure, Vitalbix Fiber-Mix is also easily digestible for horses with poor teeth. Vitalbix Fiber-Mix contains no added vitamins & minerals and no alfalfa.
Mix of fiber-rich grasses – low sugar content
- Mix of fiber-rich grasses – low sugar content
- Stimulates chewing & saliva production
- Supports healthy stomach and intestinal flora
- With 3% linseed oil – rich in omega-3 fatty acids
Did you know?
Vitalbix Fiber-Mix+ stimulates saliva production and helps keep your horse’s stomach and intestines healthy.
FAQ:
Vitalbix Pure Lucerne and Vitalbix Fiber-Mix are both “roughage products.”
You feed them as a supplement to, for example, Vitalbix Daily Complete, Vitalbix Active+ muesli, or Vitalbix Breed & Grow.
What are the similarities between the two products?
They are both rich in fiber.
They stimulate chewing and saliva production
They support digestion
They have a low starch and sugar content
They contain 3% linseed oil
You can mix them both with the other Vitalbix products to encourage slower eating and better chewing OR you can feed them separately in a feed bucket
What are the differences between the two products?
Vitalbix Fiber-Mix does not contain alfalfa
The protein content of Vitalbix Fiber-Mix is lower
The structure of Vitalbix Fiber-Mix is shorter and softer
You can feed more Vitalbix Fiber-Mix per day
Do you want to support your horse’s muscle development in addition to feeding extra fiber?
Then Vitalbix Pure Lucerne is the best choice. Alfalfa has a higher protein content, is extra rich in amino acids, and supports good muscle development. This is useful, for example, for sport horses that are lagging behind in muscle development, young and older horses, and when your hay/haylage has a low protein content.
Does your horse have poor teeth?
Then Vitalbix Fiber-Mix is the best choice. Its softer structure and shorter fibers make this product easier for horses with poor teeth to chew and digest.
Does your horse have sensitive intestines?
Then Vitalbix Fiber-mix may be a better choice. Vitalbix Pure Lucerne is slightly coarser and can be a little too “sharp” on the intestines of some horses with sensitive intestinal flora. Vitalbix Fiber-Mix has a softer structure.
How much should you feed?
You can feed more Vitalbix Fiber-Mix per day than Vitalbix Pure Lucerne. Do you want to partially replace the roughage (hay/haylage)? You can feed a maximum of 2 kg of alfalfa per day (for a horse weighing approx. 500 kg). This is due to the calcium-phosphorus ratio of alfalfa and its protein content. You can feed up to 6 kg of Fiber-Mix per day. Fiber-Mix is therefore most suitable as a partial roughage replacement.
Does it make sense to feed both products?
It can be very useful to feed a combination of Vitalbix Pure Lucerne and Vitalbix Fiber-Mix. If you have multiple goals, such as building muscle and partially replacing roughage, then it is fine to combine the two!
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Yes, Vitalbix Fiber-Mix contains no added sugars and has a sugar content of only 5%. This is significantly lower than average hay (which contains an average of 10-14% sugar). Like the other Vitalbix products, Vitalbix Fiber-Mix+ is a responsible choice for horses that need a diet low in starch and sugars, for example due to laminitis or PPID.
Vitalbix Fiber-Mix+ stimulates chewing and saliva production and supports healthy digestion. By stimulating saliva production and buffering the pH in the stomach, Vitalbix Fiber-Mix+ can help keep the stomach healthy. Thanks to its shorter structure and soft fibers, Vitalbix Fiber Mix is optimally digestible.
Vitalbix Fiber-Mix+ is suitable for all horses.
Tip: sufficient roughage (hay and grass) spread throughout the day and night is important to keep your horse’s digestive system healthy. Make sure your horse does not go without roughage for more than 4-6 hours. In case of stomach ulcers, no longer than 2 hours.
Products with a high starch and sugar content (> 15%) can have a negative effect on the pH in the stomach (lowering the pH in the stomach). For horses with a sensitive stomach, therefore, it is preferable to choose feed with a starch and sugar content of < 15%. All Vitalbix products are high in fiber and low in starch and sugar, making them a healthy choice.
Yes, Vitalbix Fiber-Mix is a healthy supplement with a low sugar content.
Is your horse overweight? Then preferably do not feed more than 100-300 grams of Vitalbix Fiber-Mix per day. “Every pound goes through the mouth.”
It is also very important to feed overweight horses sufficient vitamins and minerals. Mix the Daily Complete pellets with 100-300 grams of Vitalbix Fiber-Mix+ for extra fiber to stimulate chewing. This prevents esophageal obstruction in horses that eat quickly.
Do not give extras such as carrots, apples, or products rich in starch and sugars. If you can choose a lower-quality type of hay, this is recommended.
The basis of a healthy weight is and remains good quality roughage. If your horse is overweight, it is probably consuming too much/too rich roughage. To help your horse lose weight, it is important to limit the amount of roughage, increase exercise, and avoid giving extras. The frequency of roughage is also important for an overweight horse; make sure your horse never goes without roughage for more than 4-6 hours. In addition, it is important that your horse does not lose weight too quickly.
Nutritional advice:
– Limit the amount of roughage, or choose a lower-calorie type of roughage
– Supplement the roughage with Vitalbix Daily Complete for the necessary vitamins, minerals, and amino acids
– Mix with 100-300 grams of Vitalbix Fiber-Mix+ or Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ for extra fiber
Yes, Vitalbix Fiber-Mix is a healthy supplement to roughage for horses that are too thin.
Roughage such as hay and grass is the basis of a healthy weight. Preferably, ensure that your horse has unlimited access to roughage and avoid periods without roughage. In many cases, the cause of underweight is insufficient roughage. Is it not possible to give more roughage at your stable? Then you can supplement the roughage with 2-6 kg of Vitalbix Fiber-Mix per day.
Does your horse get unlimited good-quality roughage and still not gain weight? Then have your horse examined by a veterinarian to rule out health problems such as worm infestation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, limited intestinal function, a fungus in the intestines, or limited liver or kidney function, etc.
Too much starch and sugar in the diet can disrupt your horse’s intestinal flora. This reduces the absorption of nutrients from the feed. In this case, adjusting the diet can lead to improvement. Limit feed with a high starch and sugar content, such as regular pellets and muesli. Combine various Vitalbix products for optimal results:
- Vitalbix Daily Complete, Vitalbix Active+, or Vitalbix Breed & Grow for the necessary vitamins, minerals, and amino acids
- Vitalbix NutriMash for prebiotic fibers, extra calories, and extra B vitamins
- Vitalbix Fiber-Mix+ or Pure Lucerne+ for extra fibers, calories, and proteins
- Vitalbix Linseed Oil as a source of extra calories (increase the amount gradually)
Yes, Vitalbix Fiber-Mix+ is a healthy supplement to roughage for older horses. Is your horse having trouble digesting hay? Then you can replace some or all of the hay with Vitalbix Fiber-Mix+. Thanks to its short and soft structure, even horses with poor teeth can digest Vitalbix Fiber-Mix+ well.
Yes, Vitalbix Fiber-Mix contains short & soft fibers that are easy to digest, making this product suitable for young horses.
To provide your foal with the necessary vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, feed it Vitalbix Breed & Grow every day. You can supplement this with Vitalbix Fiber-Mix.
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