OKAPI Mineral Pellets
Pelleted mineral concentrate to prevent deficiencies in forage from average-quality soils
3,000g sufficient for approximately 1–2 months
10,000g sufficient for approximately 3–6 months
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What are OKAPI Mineral Pellets?
OKAPI Mineral Pellets is a pelleted mineral concentrate specifically designed for adult horses kept on average-quality soils with limited pasture access. The pellets use grape seed meal as a carrier material, with wheat bran added as a pelleting aid to ensure a consistent pellet structure. However, due to the inclusion of wheat bran, this product is not recommended for horses that require a strictly grain-free diet.
The pellets are particularly suitable for automated feeders, which often struggle to dispense granulated mineral feeds reliably. This makes OKAPI Mineral Pellets an ideal choice for active stables or facilities where feeding granules is impractical. It serves as an excellent alternative to our granulated mineral feeds for horses that do not readily accept granules or where pelleted feed is more convenient to manage.
We consider OKAPI Mineral Pellets a compromise-based alternative to our grain-free granules, offering a flexible and practical feeding solution tailored to specific management needs.
Is OKAPI Mineral Pellets suitable for my horse?
OKAPI Mineral Pellets is particularly suitable for adult horses kept on average-quality soils with limited pasture access. It is designed to ensure a balanced supply of minerals and is ideal for horses living in active stables or those fed via automated feeders, as the pellets are easy to dispense. Additionally, it serves as a practical alternative for horses that do not accept granulated mineral feed. However, due to the inclusion of wheat bran, OKAPI Mineral Pellets is not suitable for horses that require a strictly grain-free diet. Use the Mineral Feed Advisor to find the optimal mineral feed for your horse.
https://www.okapi-online.de/finde-dein-mineralfutter
Can I combine OKAPI Mineral Pellets with other products?
OKAPI Mineral Pellets can generally be combined well with other feeds. However, it is important to monitor the overall composition of the diet to ensure the horse’s nutritional needs are optimally met.
When managing the mineral supply for horses, care should be taken not to feed mineral supplements and single mineral preparations, such as OKAPI Zinc Plus or OKAPI Sulphur Plus, in the same meal. Many minerals are regulated in the body in relation to one another, and simultaneous intake can interfere with metabolic processing. For instance, additional zinc chelate supplementation may not be utilised effectively if copper from the mineral feed is consumed at the same time. Ideally, one feed should be given in the morning and the other in the evening. If this is not logistically possible, a minimum two-hour interval between feedings is recommended.
Additionally, the product OKAPI Prodic should be offered separately from the mineral feed, as it can bind minerals in the gut, leading to excretion in the manure and reducing nutrient absorption.
How long should I feed OKAPI Mineral Pellets ?
The feeding of mineral supplements should be based on the individual needs of the horse. Typically, when a horse has a mineral requirement, it will consume the mineral feed until the need is met, after which it will naturally refuse it. Therefore, it is recommended to offer mineral feed in “mineral courses” rather than continuously, to support the horse’s natural metabolism. This approach mirrors the behaviour of wild horses, which do not have constant access to all minerals in their natural environment. Instead, they replenish their body’s reserves during periods of abundance to utilise them during times of limited availability.
This feeding rhythm enhances the body’s ability to efficiently regulate its mineral reserves and helps prevent over-supplementation, which is particularly common with organic mineral feeds. Mineral feed should only be provided as long as the horse consumes it based on its needs. If a horse consistently craves mineral feed over an extended period, it may indicate metabolic disorders that require therapeutic intervention.
In such cases, it is advisable to consult a qualified practitioner before allowing unrestricted access to mineral supplements, such as mineral licks. Our partner Sanoanimal offers assistance in finding a suitable therapist: https://wissen.sanoanimal.de/therapeuten.
How is OKAPI Mineral Pellets fed?
Mineral feed should ideally be offered based on the horse’s needs. A daily ration can be placed in a bowl and offered to the horse. If the horse requires minerals, it will consume the portion provided. Once the horse’s needs are met, it will refuse the feed, indicating that its reserves are sufficiently replenished. In this case, the bowl can be securely stored in a storage cupboard, and the mineral feed can be reintroduced after 2 to 4 weeks. Alternatively, mineral licks can be made available, as they will be used only when needed.
Healthy horses with intact instincts typically consume the amount of mineral feed they require and then ignore it. However, if the horse does not consume the mineral feed over an extended period, it may be beneficial to mix the feed in measured amounts with its regular feed, such as a handful of soaked hay or sainfoin pellets, to replenish its mineral reserves. A complete refusal of mineral feed is more commonly observed in horses with metabolic disorders that affect their ability to regulate mineral intake naturally, or in particularly picky horses that need to gradually adapt to the taste.
How do I calculate the correct dosage for my horse?
To calculate the appropriate dosage for OKAPI Mineral Pellets, follow these steps:
Determine your horse’s weight:
The horse’s weight can be measured using a scale, a weight tape, or apps like the BCI App from our partner Sanoanimal, available for free on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Follow the feeding recommendation for OKAPI Mineral Pellets:
The general recommendation for OKAPI Mineral Pellets is based on a 600 kg horse. The suggested daily amount is 2 to 3 scoops (1 scoop = 20 g), equating to 40 to 60 g per day.
Adjust the dosage:
If your horse weighs 300 kg, the dosage should be adjusted accordingly. The calculation would be as follows: 60 g/600 kg × 300 kg = 30 g per day.
This calculation method allows you to determine the appropriate amount of OKAPI Mineral Pellets for horses of varying weights.
What is included in OKAPI Mineral Pellets?
OKAPI Mineral Pellets contains wheat bran, calcium carbonate, sodium chloride, calcium-sodium phosphate, green meal, grape seed meal, magnesium oxide, and molasses. Nutritional additives per kg: 400,000 IU Vitamin A (3a672a), 40,000 IU Vitamin D3 (3a671), 3,000 mg Vitamin E (3a700), 100 mg Vitamin B1 (3a821), 200 mg Vitamin B2 (3a825i), 100 mg Vitamin B6 (3a831), 1,000 µg Vitamin B12 (3a837), 100 mg Vitamin K3 (3a710), 900 mg niacinamide (3a315), 450 mg calcium-D-pantothenate (3a841), 100 mg folic acid (3a316), 20,000 µg biotin (3a880), 5,000 mg choline chloride (3a890), 7,000 mg zinc (3b605) as zinc sulfate monohydrate, 1,500 mg iron (3b103) as iron(II) sulfate monohydrate, 4,000 mg manganese (3b502) as manganese(II) oxide, 2,000 mg copper (3b405) as copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate, 100 mg iodine (3b202) as calcium iodate anhydrous, 40 mg cobalt (3b304) as coated cobalt(II) carbonate granulate, and 20 mg selenium (3b801) as sodium selenite.
Analytical constituents: Calcium: 12.00%, Phosphorus: 3.00%, Sodium: 8.00%, Magnesium: 1.80%
Mineral feed for horses
Store in a cool, dry place. Best before: see label.