Introduction

Minerals are classified as macro (needed in large amounts) or microminerals (needed in small amounts). Elements listed could be viewed as essential in the diets of horses, other elements outside of this can also be classified as beneficial.

The importance of trace minerals

Horses and other animals can have a "hidden hunger" for nutrients without showing specific nutrient deficiency symptoms. By the time symptoms are evident, a horse can already be experiencing a reduction in productivity and general well-being.

The general functions of minerals

• Constitutes bone
• Maintenance of regulation of viscosity, diffusion and osmotic pressure
• Regulating acid-base equilibrium
• Component or activator of enzymes and/or other biological units or systems

Mineral requirements

• There is no single requirement for a mineral or a single safe maximum tolerated level
• Instead, there is a series of required levels and also tolerance levels that vary from horse to horse and from day to day in the same horse
• Fortunately, it is unnecessary to determine the requirements and tolerance levels so precisely
• Homeostatic regulation protects against marginally deficient or excessive intake by changing efficiency of absorption and excretion

Minimum intake of minerals must maintain mineral reserves, mineral requirements are dependant on level of productivity.

A compilation of information is provided to help inform readers on the importance of complete, synergistic nutrition for horses.

Please note: There is extra information regarding essential elements that 'are not' contained within the ingredients of the TNN Mineral Plus for Horses such as phosphorous and potassium...

...the reason being:

• We have attempted to provide each viewer with a more complete picture of what is generally viewed as the most essential elements for balanced nutrition and horse health. The reason some elements haven’t been included within the formula is that it has been designed to assist in typical deficiencies in these different areas.
  
• Extensive analysis of soils, plants and the nutrient levels therein has been carried out over many years and has proven both theoretically and in practice a need in many cases for supplementary assistance to be provided for horses, help assist in achieving optimal 'dietary' balance.

Thus the development of TNN Mineral Plus for horse health as it is today!

For further scientific information regarding the elements included in the
TNN Mineral Plus for Horses follow the links below:

Selenium > Sulphur > Copper > Calcium > Zinc > Manganese > Iron
> Iodine > Magnesium > Amino Acids > Kelp > Vitamins