Ive heard that horses sometimes need additional electrolytes. What are they, and are they provided in FORAGE FIRST programs?
A. Electrolytes are minerals that ionize, or become charged particles in water. They are essential for many metabolic processes. The most common electrolytes are sodium and chlorine (the two minerals that make up table salt) and potassium. Calcium and magnesium are also electrolytes. Horses cannot store excess electrolytes, so they are normally excreted in the urine and in sweat, which is produced to cool animals after work or in hot weather. Therefore, electrolytes must be replaced in the daily ration. In almost all situations, there is more than enough potassium in hays and pastures for horses. However, sodium, chlorine, calcium and magnesium are usually deficient in horse feeds. GROSTRONG Minerals are formulated to contain the correct amounts of sodium, chlorine, calcium and magnesium to complement horse feeds. NATURAL GLO stabilized rice bran is a good source of potassium. Therefore, FORAGE FIRST programs are excellent sources of balanced electrolytes for horses, and there is no ne
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