OKAPI Zinc Plus
For enhanced trace element supply
900g sufficient for approximately 2–4 weeks
2,500g sufficient for approximately 1–2 months
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What is OKAPI Zinc Plus?
OKAPI Zinc Plus contains the legally approved maximum amount of 12,000 mg of zinc per kilogram, as organically bound zinc chelate. It is a highly dosed zinc supplement that can be used to prevent deficiencies during periods of increased need or when zinc deficiency is confirmed through blood tests, helping to replenish the body’s stores more quickly.
Zinc is an essential trace element for the body, involved in over 300 known metabolic reactions. As such, the consequences of insufficient zinc supply can be far-reaching. Horses prone to skin, coat, or hoof problems, those with sensitive respiratory systems, or those with impaired detoxification, such as in cases of Kryptopyrroluria (KPU), can benefit from closely monitoring their zinc levels and addressing any deficiencies in a timely manner. During the coat change season, the body loses higher amounts of zinc, which is incorporated into the hair and naturally lost when the hair falls out. Therefore, zinc requirements are particularly high in spring and autumn.
However, the administration of OKAPI Zinc Plus does not replace a mineral supplement. To avoid imbalances in the mineral content, we generally recommend regularly offering your horse a good mineral feed. If you are unsure which mineral supplement is suitable for your horse, our Mineral Feed Navigator can help you choose the right one: Find Your Mineral Feed.
Is OKAPI Zinc Plus suitable for my horse?
OKAPI Zinc Plus is suitable for adult horses of all ages and breeds.
Can I combine OKAPI Zinc Plus with other products?
Mineral feed and mineral supplements, such as OKAPI Copper Plus or Zinc Plus, should generally not be fed together in the same meal whenever possible. This is because many minerals can interact or compete during absorption in the gut. This can lead to larger amounts of the mineral being excreted in the manure, which is wasteful and does not contribute to the desired improved nutrition of the horse.
Therefore, we recommend giving the opposing minerals, zinc and copper, only alternately, for example, on a weekly basis. Furthermore, you can support mineral absorption by ensuring that zinc- or copper-rich feed is not given at the same meal as the mineral supplement. In such cases, you can feed the mineral supplement in the morning and offer Zinc Chelate Plus or Copper Chelate Plus in a handful of soaked Hay cobs in the evening. Then, you can alternate between OKAPI Zinc Plus for one week and OKAPI Copper Plus for the following week to avoid competition between these two minerals in the metabolism.
How long should I feed OKAPI Zinc Plus ?
We recommend feeding OKAPI Zinc Plus for a period of at least 4 to 8 weeks.
After this phase, it may be helpful to have a reassessment by a veterinarian or qualified nutrition to determine whether further supplementation is necessary.
How is OKAPI Zinc Plus fed?
OKAPI Zinc Plus can be directly incorporated into the horse’s existing feed.
How do I calculate the correct dosage for my horse?
To calculate the appropriate dose for OKAPI Zinc Plus, the following steps can be followed:
Determine the horse’s weight: The horse’s weight can be determined by either weighing it, measuring with a tape measure, or using apps such as the BCI app from our partner Sanoanimal (available for free on Google Play and the Apple Store).
Follow the feeding recommendation: The general recommendation for OKAPI products is based on a 600 kg horse.
The recommended daily amount is 2-4 ML per day (1 scoop = 16 g).
Adjust the dose: If the horse weighs, for example, 300 kg, the dose should be adjusted accordingly. The calculation would be: Daily dose (64 g) / 600 kg × Horse’s weight (300 kg) = Daily ration (32 g). This calculation method allows you to determine the appropriate amount.
Important note: This supplement should not exceed 1% of the horse’s total daily ration due to the higher content of trace elements compared to complete feeds.
What is included in OKAPI Zinc Plus?
OKAPI Zinc Plus contains: Grape seed meal, raw lecithin from sunflower oil.
Nutritional additives per kg:
12,000 mg Zinc (3b607) as Glycine-Zinc Chelate-Hydrate
Technological additives per kg:
Diatomaceous earth (E551c, purified)
Analytical constituents: Crude fibre: 20.30%, Crude protein: 10.30%, Crude fat: 5.20%, Crude ash: 8.90%, Calcium: 0.61%, Phosphorus: 0.38%, Sodium: 0.11%
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Store in a cool, dry place! Best before: see label.