VUMA VO3MAX
Friday, November 26, 2010 at 1:43PM 
BETTER NUTRTITION FOR YOUR HORSES
VO3 Max is a specific, correctly balanced omega-3 blend of oils, containing the three critical omega-3 fatty acids: linolenic acid, EPA and DHA. VO3 Max provides the additional benefits of powerful antioxidants, Vitamin E and garlic.
Oils are an essential part of a horse’s diet, the major functions being the provision of energy, the production of cell membranes and hormones, and storage for the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Because of their high energy density, oils are playing an increasing role in the diet of sport horses. They provide 2 1/4 times the energy of the equivalent weight of grain, but are totally digestible in the small intestine, so reducing the behavioural problems associated with hind gut grain fermentation.
ALL OILS PROVIDE THE SAME ENERGY, BUT ALL OILS ARE NOT THE SAME!
Until recently, very little attention has been given to the fatty acid composition of the oils fed, and most often corn or sunflower oil has been used. While these oils may be useful, they are very poor sources of omega-3 fatty acids, linolenic acid (LA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These dietary omega-3 fatty acids have specific beneficial effects including:
• Decreasing blood lipid concentrations
• Increasing membrane elasticity
• Increasing insulin sensitivity
Regulating inflammatory response – (excess omega-6 fatty acids can in fact exacerbate inflammatory
conditions like laminitis, arthritis and dermatitis).
Exercise tests in horses fed an omega-3 rich diet including EPA and DHA found that they tended to have:
• Lower PCV and
• Increased blood viscosity which contribute to
• Improved oxygen supply to muscles
• Lower resting heart rates.
LOWER HEART RATES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH A SLOWER TIME TO FATIGUE
For more information visit your nearest Vuma outlet or contact Catherine Hartley.
AFRICA'S FINEST HORSEFEEDS
For more information contact :
Catherine Hartley : 083 640 1155
Email: catherine@vumafeed.co.za
