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Natural nutrition for a healthy start
With highly absorbable vitamins & minerals
Supports the development of strong bones, tendons, and joints
Promotes a healthy digestive system
Supports healthy milk production
High in fibre – low in starch (8%) & sugar (3%)
How to feed Vitalbix Breed & Grow
Use Vitalbix Breed & Grow as a complete supplement to roughage, or combine it with Vitalbix Fiber-Mix+, Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+, or Vitalbix NutriMash for extra protein and calories.
Support pregnant and lactating mares experiencing muscle or weight loss with approx. 0.5 – 1.0 kg of Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ or Vitalbix NutriMash per day.
When feeding more than 1 kg of Breed & Grow per day, divide the total into at least two meals.
This feeding advice assumes a sufficient amount of high-quality roughage, which is essential for maintaining a healthy weight.
Want to get it just right? Have your forage analysed!
Daily Feeding Advice
From the 8th month of pregnancy, the need for vitamins, minerals, and protein increases — the ideal time to start feeding Vitalbix Breed & Grow!
Use the Vitalbix measuring scoop to easily dose the right amount of feed.
Refer to the table below to find the optimal daily feeding amount for your horse:
Pregnant mares
Lactating mares (on pasture)
Foals before weaning
Foals after weaning
Young horses
Breeding stallions
👉 Start feeding Vitalbix Breed & Grow approx. 4–6 weeks before weaning to allow your foal to gradually get used to the feed.
Feeding advice per day
Pregnant Mares
Month 1 – 7
Use Vitalbix Daily Complete, Vitalbix Balance+ Muesli, or Vitalbix Active+ during the first 7 months of pregnancy.
Month 8 & 9
Feed 200 – 300 grams per 100 kg of body weight.
For a 500 kg horse, this equals 1.0 – 1.5 kg per day.
Month 10 & 11
Feed 300 – 400 grams per 100 kg of body weight.
For a 500 kg horse, this equals 1.5 – 2.0 kg per day.
Lactating Mares (on pasture)
Month 1 – 3
Feed 400 – 500 grams per 100 kg of body weight.
For a 500 kg horse, this equals 2.0 – 2.5 kg per day.
Month 4 – 5
Feed 300 – 400 grams per 100 kg of body weight.
For a 500 kg horse, this equals 1.5 – 2.0 kg per day.
Month 6
Feed 200 – 300 grams per 100 kg of body weight.
For a 500 kg horse, this equals 1.0 – 1.5 kg per day.
Support pregnant and lactating mares experiencing muscle or weight loss with approximately 0.5 – 1.0 kg of Vitalbix Pure Lucerne+ or Vitalbix NutriMash per day.
If feeding more than 1 kg of Breed & Grow daily, divide the total into at least two meals per day.
This feeding advice assumes a sufficient supply of high-quality roughage, which is essential for maintaining a healthy weight.
Foals – Pre-Weaning
4 to 6 weeks before weaning: Feed 50 – 70 grams per 100 kg of body weight.
For example, a 200 kg foal should be fed 100 – 140 grams per day.
At Weaning
Month 6 to 12: Feed 150 grams per 100 kg of body weight.
For example, a foal weighing 250 – 300 kg should be fed 375 – 450 grams per day.
Foals – Post-Weaning
Month 6 to 12: Feed 150 grams per 100 kg of body weight.
For example, a foal weighing 250 – 300 kg should be fed 375 – 450 grams per day.
Young Horses
Month 13 to 23: Feed 150 – 200 grams per 100 kg of body weight.
For example, a young horse weighing 300 kg should be fed 450 – 600 grams per day, and a 400 kg horse should be fed 600 – 800 grams per day.
Month 24 to 36: Feed 140 – 180 grams per 100 kg of body weight.
For example, a young horse weighing 400 kg should be fed 560 – 720 grams per day, and a 500 kg horse should be fed 700 – 900 grams per day.
Studs
200 – 300 gram per 100 kg lichaamsgewicht. Een paard van 500 kg voer je 1 – 1,5 kg per dag.