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Meta Safe®

Name: Meta Safe®
Brand: Hygain
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20kg

ADVANCED LOW NSC BALANCER

A cereal grain-free balancer pellet, designed for metabolic horses and ponies, formulated to be fed at a low daily rate.

Formulation Highlights:

SMALL FEED, SAFE RESULTS: Meta Safe® delivers a concentrated blend of essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids at a low daily feeding rate. This reduces the amount of hard feed required to meet daily nutrient needs, making Meta Safe® the safe choice for good doers or overweight horses.
RECOMMENDED FOR LAMINITIS-PRONE HORSES: With a maximum starch content of just 1.5%, Meta Safe® provides advanced daily nutrition in a concentrated pellet. The small serve and low starch content supports horses prone to or recovering from laminitis, while meeting their nutritional needs.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH: The low starch, high fibre, cereal grain-free formula in Meta Safe® also has added prebiotics to promote natural digestive function, support hindgut health and assist overall nutrient absorption.
BONAFIDE® BONE SUPPORT: Restricted pasture access, common in laminitis management, can limit Vitamin K intake. Meta Safe® includes Quinaquanone® (Vitamin K1 and K2) in Bonafide®, which helps activate bone formation proteins to support health during recovery.

7.5

DE MJ/kg

12.5%

Protein

Fat

35%

Fibre

1.5%

Starch (max)

Ingredients

Protein Meals, Legume Hulls, Canola Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Salt, Hygain® Vitamin and Mineral Premix (Including Heat Stable Vitamins and Chelated Mineral Proteinates), Sodium Zeolite, Lysine, Prebiotics & Quinaquanone® (Constituent of Bonafide®).

Nutrition Analysis

Feeding Rates

Feeding Tips

1. Introduce Meta Safe® to your horse's diet gradually over a 7 - 14 day period.

2. Feed by weight and not by volume.

3. Feed a minimum of 1.5% of your horse's body weight daily as roughage.

4. Horses have a small stomach, so feed little and often.

5. Ensure horses have access to clean water.

6. Do not add additional vitamins or minerals unless directed by a nutritionist or veterinarian.

7. Adjust feed intake according to age, breed, appetite, activity level, climate and body condition.

8. If you have any questions regarding allergens or raw ingredients, our team is here to help.

For dietary advice and nutritional solutions, please contact Hygain® on +61 3 5943 2255.

Frequently asked questions

Is Meta Safe® safe to feed my Cushings pony?

Yes, Meta Safe® contains very low starch levels that are ideal for horses suffering from EMS, Laminitis and Cushings. Alongside low starch/sugar roughage and feeding at the correct feeding rate of your horse/pony, Meta Safe® is a safe, fully fortified, feed option.

Will Meta Safe® cause excess weight gain on my already fat pony?

Meta Safe® is a concentrated feed meaning you can feed less and still meet all of your horse's vitamin and mineral requirements, alongside their roughage. This makes Meta Safe® perfect for the good doing horse! 

If you find you have a VERY good doing horse, consider a vitamin and mineral supplement such as Allcare® in place of a feed.

I have a poor doer, is Meta Safe® suitable for my horse?

Perhaps not. Meta Safe® is a concentrate option with a low feeding rate designed for the good doing horse. If you have a horse that is prone to laminitis or has any other metabolic conditions and is a poor doer, consider Zero® instead.

Is Meta Safe® a fully fortified feed?

Yes! Meta Safe® is a fully fortified feed (complete feed) and will meet all of your horses vitamin and mineral requirements, when fed according to the guidelines, alongside an approriate amount of roughage.

Do I need to add a supplement alongside Meta Safe®?

We do always recommend adding salt directly into your horse's diet. This ensures the horse is meeting their sodium and chloride requirements and encourages water consumption year round! 

You do not need to add a vitamin and mineral supplement as long as you are feeding according to the guidelines. Meta Safe® is a fully fortified feed. 

Other supplements may be beneficial depending on your horse's individual circumstance. If you are interested in adding a supplement into your horse's diet you can book a phone consultion with one of our Nutrition Advisors or submit your horse's diet to our diet analysis platform, NUTRIKEY. 

What is the difference between Meta Safe® and Zero®?

Meta Safe® is a concentrate feed where as Zero® is considered a 'full feed'. This means they have different feeding rates. A concentrate feed has a low feeding rate which is designed to meet vitamin and mineral requirements of a horse in a small quantity. This makes Meta Safe® perfect for a good doer.

What is the difference between Meta Safe® and Balanced®?

Meta Safe® and Balanced® are both concentrated options. Differences include:

- Starch content: Meta Safe® contains a very low starch content of <1.5% whereas Balanced® is a low starch content at 5%. 

- Bonafide: Meta Safe® contains Bonafide, our Vitamin K1/K2 supplement which supports bone density and bone development - particularly important for horses and ponies that do not have access to lush, growing pasture. 

- Protein content: Meta Safe® contains 12.5% protein where as Balanced® contains 25% protein. This makes Balanced® a great option for a good doing high performance horse. 