Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+

Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ is a high-quality pure alfalfa with 3% linseed oil, without molasses or other additives. It contains both the coarser alfalfa stems and the finer, nutrient-rich alfalfa leaves. Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ stimulates chewing and saliva production and supports healthy digestion.

Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ has a relatively high protein content with high-quality amino acids that are easily absorbed by the body. These amino acids are essential for many processes in the body and are important for building and maintaining muscle mass, a strong immune system, healthy skin, and strong hooves.

Pure alfalfa without added sugars

• Rich in fiber – stimulates saliva production
• Supports healthy digestion
• Healthy supplement for horses with sensitive stomachs
• Rich in amino acids – for good muscle development
• With 3% linseed oil

FAQ Vitalbix:

My horse has a sensitive stomach. Is Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ suitable?

Sufficient roughage (hay and grass) spread throughout the day and night is important for keeping your horse’s digestive system healthy. Make sure your horse does not go without roughage for longer 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, it is therefore 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.

Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ stimulates chewing and saliva production and supports healthy digestion. By stimulating saliva production and buffering the pH in the stomach, Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ can help keep the stomach healthy.

We recommend Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ for horses aged 1 year and older. In young foals, alfalfa may have a negative effect on the stomach due to the size of the fibers. For horses up to 1 year old, choose alfalfa pellets instead of loose alfalfa.

My horse is too thin. Is Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ a good supplement?

Roughage is the basis for a healthy weight. Make sure your horse has unlimited access to roughage and avoid periods without roughage. In many cases, the cause of underweight is insufficient roughage.

Does your horse have unlimited access to good quality roughage and is it still not gaining weight? 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 essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids

  • Vitalbix Nutrimash for prebiotic fiber, extra calories, and extra B vitamins

  • Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ for extra fiber, calories, and protein

  • Vitalbix Linseed Oil as a source of extra calories (increase amount gradually

   

• The basis of a healthy weight is 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. Preferably choose a balancer to provide your horse with the necessary nutrients, such as Vitalbix Daily Complete, and mix with 100-300 grams of Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ for extra fiber to stimulate chewing. 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.

Can I feed Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ to my overweight horse?

The basis of a healthy weight is 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. Preferably choose a balancer to provide your horse with the necessary nutrients, such as Vitalbix Daily Complete, and mix with 100-300 grams of Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ for extra fiber to stimulate chewing. 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.

• • Vitalbix Daily Complete for the necessary vitamins, minerals, and amino acids

  • Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ for extra fiber

Can I feed too much protein?

The protein requirement for horses is expressed in VREp (digestible crude protein for horses). The protein requirement varies per breed and per horse and depends, among other things, on the amount of exercise. The protein requirement increases with heavier work. Young, growing horses, stud horses, and pregnant mares have a higher protein requirement. Since individual requirements vary per horse, it is important to keep a close eye on your horse’s condition and musculature. If your horse is lagging behind in musculature, its diet may contain too little protein.

Your horse’s diet may also contain too much protein. An excess of protein in the diet puts strain on the kidneys, among other things. You may notice this because your horse urinates a lot or more than normal.

How can I prevent an imbalanced calcium/phosphorus ratio in the feed?

Alfalfa contains more calcium than phosphorus, 16 grams to 3 grams per kg of alfalfa, a ratio of 5.3/1.

If you feed 2 to 3 kg of Vitalbix Pure Lucerne per day (for a horse weighing 500 to 600 kg), you do not need to add any extra phosphorus-rich products (such as linseed or wheat bran) to the diet, provided that the hay also contains relatively high levels of calcium and low levels of phosphorus. We recommend supplementing the diet with phosphorus-rich products or a phosphorus supplement if you feed more than 3 kg of Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ per day. Would you like to know how to do this? Feel free to ask us for advice by emailing info@vitalbix.com.

Can I also feed Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ to my foal?

We recommend feeding Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ to horses aged 1 year and older. In young foals, the stomach (wall) is still developing and alfalfa may be too “sharp” for the stomach due to the size of the fibers. For horses up to 1 year old, choose alfalfa pellets instead of loose alfalfa.