{"product_id":"vet-pro-electrolytes-1kg-2kg","title":"Vet Pro ELECTROLYTES 1kg \u0026 2kg","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe muscular activity associated with training and competition results in a rapid increase in body temperature. The only way for horses to lose this excess body heat is via sweat production; in fact efficient muscle function is dependent on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweat also represents the major route of fluid and electrolyte loss in horses, taking with it significant amounts of water and electrolytes from the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElectrolyte composition of sweat\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChloride – 7gms\/litre\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSodium – 4gms\/litre\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePotassium – 1.3gms\/litre\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMagnesium – .13gms\/litre\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCalcium – .25gms\/litre\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhosphorus – .03gms\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eObviously these electrolytes must be replaced as quickly and efficiently as possible, either in the diet or by oral administration. We talk about the Dietary Electrolyte Balance (DEB) as being the total amount of electrolytes but a standard type mixed diet is usually not enough to meet the required DEB. To demonstrate this point, consider a basic diet of 6kg Grass\/Hay + 3kg Oats + 3kg Sweet feed with no added electrolyte supplement. If we analyse this diet it equates to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eActual       Requirement\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrude Protein           1200gm      1300gm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDigestible Energy    30mCals     30mCals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePotassium                  145gms       55gms\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSodium                       18gms         42gms\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCalcium                      60gms        47gms\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMagnesium               19gms          22gms\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChloride                     46gms         80gms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis diet has a low DEB with Chloride, Magnesium and Sodium levels being low. Potassium is rarely deficient in diets based on grass and hay. An increase in the work of a horse will create a requirement for an increase in electrolyte supplementation. Horses do not store sodium, potassium or chloride from one day to the next. Therefore electrolytes need to be adjusted according to the work level of the horse and the environmental conditions. Working in hot conditions will create a higher rate of sweat and therefore a need for greater replacement. When not in work the horse needs less, if over supplemented, it will increase water intake and urine loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA correctly formulated Electrolyte supplement should contain Chloride and Sodium at a ratio of approximately 2:1 as well as Calcium and Magnesium at low levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe equine kidney has developed to handle forage diets which are high in Potassium and low in Sodium. As long as the kidneys are functioning properly and the DEB is correct, they will regulate and maintain the body’s Electrolyte levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe idea of acid and alkaline Electrolyte supplements is now regarded by equine physiologists as unnecessary. Horses can develop a mild metabolic acidosis after intense exercise and may develop a metabolic alkalosis in situations of heavy sweat loss. In both these cases so long as there is sufficient Chloride in the DEB then the horses kidneys will sort out its own acid\/base balance. Vetpro Equine Electrolytes are a neutral PH composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is difficult to assess a horses Electrolyte status from a blood test, samples of blood and urine need to be taken at the same time. Consult your veterinarian for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eActive ingredients per kg:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSodium 22.95%\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePotassium 17.6%\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChloride 37.95%\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarbonate 8.125%\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCalcium 4.375%\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMagnesium 2.5%\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSulphate 3.5%\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlavour 0.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Doses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRacehorses 90g\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEventers 90g\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShow\/Dressage 60g\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHorses in light work 60g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vet Pro","offers":[{"title":"1kg \/ Cherry","offer_id":45488072032279,"sku":"bxt1788598137883","price":8.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ orange","offer_id":45488072065047,"sku":"dtl1788598137884","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg \/ Cherry","offer_id":45488072097815,"sku":"prw1788598137885","price":14.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg \/ orange","offer_id":45488072130583,"sku":"mbs1788598137886","price":11.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 kg \/ Cherry","offer_id":45488072163351,"sku":"sep1788598137887","price":31.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 kg \/ orange","offer_id":45488072196119,"sku":"xkm1788598137888","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/8931\/3815\/files\/vet-pro-electrolytes-1kg-2kg_1.jpg?v=1788598142","url":"https:\/\/elviora.shop\/products\/vet-pro-electrolytes-1kg-2kg","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}