Ration check
Mineral Feed Calculator for Horses
Three steps to the right mineral feed: We compare your horse's ration with the requirements according to GfE (2014) and NRC (2007).
So berechnet der Rechner den Mineralstoffbedarf
Der Rechner vergleicht, was die Ration deines Pferdes an Mengen- und Spurenelementen liefert, mit dem täglichen Bedarf. Den Bedarf berechnen wir aus dem Idealgewicht, damit übergewichtige Pferde nicht überversorgt werden. Für Calcium, Phosphor, Magnesium, Natrium, Mangan, Eisen, Jod sowie Vitamin A, D und E nutzen wir die Empfehlungen des National Research Council (NRC 2007), für Kupfer, Zink und Selen die Empfehlungen der Gesellschaft für Ernährungsphysiologie (GfE 2014). Heu, Kraftfutter und Weide rechnen wir ohne eigene Analyse mit typischen Durchschnittswerten. Als Obergrenze gilt die höchste Menge je kg Trockenmasse der Gesamtration, die nach NRC (2007) dauerhaft unbedenklich ist.
Danach zeigt der Rechner, welches Annimally-Mineralfutter die Lücken in welcher Tagesmenge schließt, und weist auf Natrium, Vitamin E und das Calcium-Phosphor-Verhältnis hin.
Täglicher Bedarf eines erwachsenen Pferdes nach Körpergewicht
Erhaltungsbedarf ohne Arbeit, bezogen auf das Idealgewicht. Bei mittlerer Arbeit steigt vor allem der Bedarf an Calcium (+75 %), Natrium (+80 %) und Vitamin E (+80 %).
| Gewicht | Calcium | Phosphor | Magnesium | Natrium | Kupfer | Zink | Mangan | Selen | Vitamin E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 kg | 12 g | 8 g | 4,5 g | 6 g | 72 mg | 288 mg | 240 mg | 0,72 mg | 300 mg |
| 400 kg | 16 g | 11 g | 6 g | 8 g | 89 mg | 358 mg | 320 mg | 0,89 mg | 400 mg |
| 500 kg | 20 g | 14 g | 7,5 g | 10 g | 106 mg | 423 mg | 400 mg | 1,06 mg | 500 mg |
| 600 kg | 24 g | 17 g | 9 g | 12 g | 121 mg | 485 mg | 480 mg | 1,21 mg | 600 mg |
| 700 kg | 28 g | 20 g | 10,5 g | 14 g | 136 mg | 544 mg | 560 mg | 1,36 mg | 700 mg |
| 800 kg | 32 g | 22 g | 12 g | 16 g | 150 mg | 602 mg | 640 mg | 1,50 mg | 800 mg |
Quellen: NRC (2007) Nutrient Requirements of Horses; GfE (2014) Empfehlungen zur Energie- und Nährstoffversorgung von Pferden; Coenen & Vervuert (2020) Pferdefütterung. Der Rechner gibt eine Orientierung und ersetzt keine tierärztliche Beratung oder individuelle Rationsberechnung.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mineral Feed
This depends on the mineral feed and the horse's weight. For Annimally mineral feeds, it is 30 to 100 g per day depending on the product, graded by ponies up to 300 kg, horses up to 500 kg, up to 700 kg and large horses over that. If the basic feed provides very little copper, zinc or selenium, a little more may be advisable. The calculator shows the appropriate amount for your ration.
For leisure horses without regular training, a mineral feed for basic nutrition such as the mineral feed Organisch is usually suitable. Horses that sweat during work need more sodium and magnesium, which is what the mineral feed Sport & Performance is designed for. The mineral feed Senior Vital is intended for older horses from about 18 years of age; it contains plenty of vitamin E and vitamin C. The calculator determines which product best fills the gaps in your ration.
Hay provides energy, roughage, and usually enough calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. However, copper, zinc, and selenium levels in hay from Germany are often significantly below requirements because many soils contain little of these minerals. Vitamin E is largely lost during storage. A mineral supplement fills these gaps.
Usually, yes. Mineral feed contains very little sodium, and hay provides hardly any. A salt lick freely available to the horses is sufficient for most horses. Horses that sweat heavily during work also lose potassium and chloride. On such days, electrolytes are useful to compensate for electrolyte losses due to heavy sweating.
Yes, especially if several mineral or supplement feeds are fed at the same time. There are upper limits for selenium, copper, zinc, iodine, as well as vitamins A and D. The calculator checks the entire ration against these limits and warns you if any are exceeded. Therefore, also enter feedstuffs that already contain minerals.
The calculator uses the nutrient requirements from GfE (2014) and NRC (2007) and typical nutrient levels for hay and concentrate feed. The actual nutrient levels in hay vary greatly depending on soil, cutting, and storage conditions. A hay analysis will provide a much more accurate result. The calculator provides a general guideline and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.
