TopSpec FibrePlus Cubes
Introduction
TopSpec FibrePlus Cubes are exceptionally high quality high fibre cubes, ideal for good-doers or as a hay replacer. We find that 1.5kgs of TopSpec FibrePlus cubes will replace 2kg of meadow hay for most horses.TopSpec FibrePlus cubes are designed to be added to a TopSpec feed balancer or supplement and therefore contain no added vitamins or trace-elements. That is why we call
them a ‘blend,’ because they are a blend of straight raw materials rather than a complete feed.
One of the ways in which they are superior to most straights however, is that they have been supplemented with the major minerals calcium, sodium and magnesium.
They are formulated without the use of any cereal grains and are very low in sugar and starch, resulting in a ‘NonHeating’ formula. Soya and linseed are added to support muscle function and repair. This helps to avoid the ‘fat but not fit’ situation which often occurs when good-doers are fed low quality high-fibre cubes, which often contain large quantities of alkali-treated straw. We guarantee that no straw is included in these cubes.
TopSpec FibrePlus cubes are an excellent highly digestible fibre source for all horses. They can be fed dry or soaked in cold or warm water for up to 30 minutes to reach the desired consistency. Soaking is helpful for elderly horses, horses with problem teeth and horses that bolt their feed. Feeding TopSpec FibrePlus cubes helps maintain a healthy digestive system.
When to use TopSpec FibrePlus Cubes:
• As an essential source of fibre for elderly horses and ponies with poor or no teeth. The cubes can be quickly soaked to a mash that will provide a superb complete feed when fed with TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer.• As a safe, low-calorie maintenance feed for horses and ponies prone to laminitis.
• As a low-calorie feed for good-doers. Ideal for snack balls.
• As a ‘Non-Heating,’ low energy feed for sharp or ‘fizzy’ horses.
• As a ‘Non-Heating’ feed to give when horses are being ‘broken-in.’
• Suitable for ‘clicker’ training.
TopSpec FibrePlus Cubes are available in 20kg sacks, the time they last will vary enormously from horse to horse depending on the circumstances but on average a sack will last a 500kg good-doer horse in light work for about 40 days. An elderly horse needing TopSpec FibrePlus Cubes as a full or partial replacement for hay or chaff will eat a sack full of cubes much more quickly. For advice tailored to the individual needs of your horse or pony please call one of our experienced equine nutritionists on the TopSpec Multiple Award Winning Helpline.
