Zelko Farms Equine & Pet

11/23/2023

Is the quality of fiber important to my horse?

"It is a resounding yes!" says Chris Mortensen, Ph.D. "The quality of the fiber in your horse’s diet can impact so many essential biological processes that directly impact your horse’s health, wellbeing, and performance." Article By: Chris Mortensen, Ph.D.

https://tributeequinenutrition.com/blogs/news/good-vs-bad-fiber-in-horse-diets

We here at MAAAX Equine Feed know its not always easy to source high quality forage. That's why we recommend MAAAX LONGfibe forage cubes as a partial or full hay replacement while still offering your horse the benefits of long fiber, sufficient chew times and better saliva production.

11/23/2023

11/23/2023

Do you know your horse’s body condition?

We can help! Body condition scoring is used to assess external body fat with an ideal score being around 5 depending on the horse’s body structure.

Using the Body Condition Scoring (BCS) Tool, you can better prepare to maintain a healthy weight in the future. Follow the steps below to ensure you are calculating correctly.

🐴Ensure your horse or pony is stood on a firm, level surface.
🐴Your horse/pony should be relaxed, bearing weight on all four feet and ideally stood square.
🐴Score each of the six body areas on the diagram above from 1-9.

Check out the BCS guide below!⬇
https://www.buckeyenutrition.com/tools/body-condition-score/

10/27/2023

A little progress each day adds up to big results!💚🌟

Kanadian Equestrian Training & Sales:

“WOW what a transformation. 😍😲😧 He is back to himself now and better than ever. Thanks to proper training, great feed, hay, and farrier. BUCKEYE Nutrition.

Thank you for trusting us to be a part of your journey! We are thrilled to see he is healthy and thriving.

Have pictures of your horse? Feel free to share them with us in the comments!

10/16/2023

Concerned about maintaining or gaining weight before winter?❄ We can help! With proper nutrition and an increase in calories, your horse can be prepared!

✅: Prevent weight loss before it starts. Provided they are otherwise healthy and not laminitic, going into winter at a body condition of 6/9 may help hard keepers buffer excess weight loss.

🍳: Check your horse’s calorie intake. Assure you are feeding the recommended amount of your current feed. Weight loss can be a sign of poor dental health. Have your horse’s teeth checked regularly.

🌱: Forage is essential for digestive health and accounts for a significant portion of daily calorie intake. Feed quality hay and hay replacers if horses and ponies are unable to manage hay.

🧥: Ensure horses remain warm to prevent the waste of valuable energy.

Source: Nelson, Sarah. “Tips for Winter Weight Gain”

10/13/2023

Our furry friends' little stomachs tend to be sensitive to changes in diet.

That's why we've created a complete range of cat and dog foods, suitable for all life stages. ✨

This way, you can find the right recipe for your pet from a young age, without having to change it at different times of their life. 🙌

🖤 Have you found their favourite yet?

10/13/2023

Maintain a healthy, nutritious diet while considering sensitivities with SAFE ‘N EASY™ Pellet.

From controlled starch and sugar to optimal vitamins and minerals, SAFE ‘N EASY™ Pellet delivers a fixed formulation with consistent results.💯 Accommodate to your horse’s nutritional needs, whether it be a low-calorie diet or considering starch and sugar sensitives with SAFE ‘N EASY Pellet.

Check out the link below to discover additional benefits, feeding directions, are more!
https://www.buckeyenutrition.com/products/safe-n-easy-pelleted-feed/

10/07/2023

10/03/2023

At BUCKEYE™ Nutrition, we understand a strong connection between horse and rider is essential for success. The foundation of building trust starts with premium nutrition. We believe in providing the highest quality nutrition to nourish equine companions. Crooked Horn Ranch has been feeding GRO ‘N WIN™ and ULTIMATE FINISH™ 25 for two weeks and the results are remarkable.😍💚

📸: Facebook User Crooked Horn Ranch

09/30/2023

Tongues out if you love your food! 🐶 😋

Bursting with omega oils to help maintain healthy skin and a shiny coat, this drool-worthy GO! SOLUTIONS SKIN +COAT CARE Duck Recipe with Grains is made from premium cage-free duck - A protein source rich in omega-6 fatty acids and essential vitamins and minerals.

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09/30/2023

Are you a new parent to a puppy?

Give your puppy the best start. Our unique Lifetime Puppy/Performance recipe uses a single protein source and includes added joint and bone support. Plus its an All Life Stages diet, meaning you don't have to transition your puppy to a different formula when they become an adult.

To learn more about this product, visit our website http://ow.ly/5WK550DMTDv.

09/29/2023

Are you looking for a great quality food at an affordable price? 👀

Learn more about our Chicken Meal & Oatmeal Dog formula!

This great dog food is filled with Canadian chicken, wholesome grains and prebiotics, our Lifetime Chicken & Oatmeal recipe helps support healthy skin, a soft, glossy coat and optimal digestion. 🐕

Click the link to continue readin about this formula and to find out where to buy at
www.lifetimepetfood.ca/en-ca/products2/lifetime-chicken-and-oatmeal-459241/

09/29/2023

Quality. Safety. Consistency.

At BUCKEYE™️ Nutrition, fixed formulation, suppliers, feed processes, and facility are essential when prioritizing and delivering consistency and quality with every batch of feed. With fixed ingredients, ingredients that are not changing with raw material prices and are the same in every batch, consistent nutrition is achieved. Raw material suppliers must meet BUCKEYE™️ Nutrition quality standards, such as mycotoxin testing before unloading, as well as align with our stringent feed processes to assure the highest quality feed is available for consumers. With a single mill facility, one mill located in Dalton, Ohio, we are able to mitigate risk and obtain the highest quality and safety measures for the equine athletes powered by BUCKEYE™️ Nutrition.

📸: Kari Anna Photography

Learn more: https://pulse.ly/bjbyfzh9we

09/29/2023

Our full product line up 🐴 Did you know we offer a 1 Gallon (3.79 L) size of our hoof formula?

Our 1 Gallon (3.79 L) size will last you 280 days when used for maintenance and applied 3 times a week.

09/26/2023

Can a Horse be Deficient in Fiber?

The short answer is yes!

Fiber is one of the most important nutrients for any horse. Not only does it provide the horse with most of its energy each and every day, but it also helps keep their digestive system healthy and functioning.

Horses can become deficient in fiber, leading to many detrimental health issues. This can also be caused by feeding horses low quality fiber. Horse diets deficient in fiber can result in:

👎Colic
👎Hindgut upset
👎Gastric ulcers
👎Diarrhea
👎Behavioral problems like wood chewing and cribbing

Diets usually become deficient in fiber when horses are not fed enough forage. Deficiency can also result from the feeding of low-quality forage. Poor quality forage is usually higher in lignin, a non-digestible fiber, rather than the preferred digestible fibers of cellulose and hemicellulose.

With less digestible fiber, the microbe populations in the horse’s hindgut suffer and produce less VFAs, B-vitamins, and result in the abovementioned disorders.

Take away: Feeding high quality fiber and enough of it is the most important element when it comes to feeding horses. If all you have to offer is poor quality forage adding in a additional fiber source will give the horse the high quality fiber it requires.






References:
National Research Council. (2007). Nutrient requirement of horses, 6th rev. ed. National Academies Press.
UC Cooperative Extension. 2015. Average dry matter percentages for various livestock feeds.
https://tributeequinenutrition.com/blogs/news/how-much-fiber-does-my-horse-need

09/26/2023

From gastric wellness to peak performance,
SAFE 'N EASY™ Performance delivers it all! Fuel your horse's journey with controlled energy and vital nutrients. 🚀
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09/26/2023

CADENCE™ Ultra unleashes unmatched potential. Empower your horse with enhanced calories, prebiotics, probiotics and a serene, invigorating energy flow.
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10/07/2021

Stock up and save on GRO 'N WIN™ ration balancer for horses and ponies for all stages. Available here at Zelko Farms

10/03/2021

For the month of October Buy 4 get the 5th free on GRO 'N WIN™ a versatile ration balancer that perfectly complement a forage-first diet.

08/23/2021

A significant portion of the horse’s immune system comes from the gut, so supporting a healthy microflora with probiotics can help to provide a strong immune system as well as deliver essential nutrients, especially in senior horses.

08/22/2021

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲. Studies have shown that when horses do not have any forage for more than 4-6 hours, the risk of developing gastric ulcers increases. Forage requires horses to chew a lot, which in-turn produces saliva, a natural acid-buffer.

08/20/2021

Dogs of all ages and sizes can suffer from dry + itchy skin or lacklustre coats, which is why our drool-worthy GO! SOLUTIONS SKIN + COAT CARE recipes use premium-quality meat and ingredients rich in omega oils, to help keep your dog looking and feeling their best.
✅ Omega fatty acids support healthy, hydrated skin + a shiny coat
✅ Probiotics + prebiotic fibre to support healthy gut bacteria and good digestion
✅ Antioxidant-rich fruit and veggies help support your dog's immune system function

07/02/2021

✨Thursday Glow-Up✨ with GRO 'N WIN™ and ULTIMATE FINISH™ 25!! Thanks to Candace M. in TN for submitting this great before and after!
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06/29/2021

Ask us how we know that Burt enjoys his MAAAX hay cubes? “10/10 recommend these” - Burt