Benchmark Super Fibre Mash^®

Super fibres, natural antioxidants and probiotics.
A nourishing fibre addition to any equine feed.

Benchmark Superfibre Mash^® is a tasty fibre source that has much to offer for all horses and ponies. The benefits of superfibres in soy hulls has been harnessed and digestive support improved with the addition of pre and pro-biotics and Melofeed™, a natural source of antioxidant. Importantly, a special mineral premix has been included to balance iron, copper & zinc ratios to ensure Benchmark Super Fibre Mash^® is a safe and balanced addition to any equine diet. Being low in sugars and starch, Benchmark Super Fibre Mash^® is safe for the laminitic and EMS horse and pony.

Adds conditioning power to the ration without adding starch or sugar.
Reduces the starch level in the total ration when grain-based feeds are fed.
Provides valuable pre and probiotics to the ration.
Safe to feed to horses and ponies suffering from or prone to laminitis or EMS.

Please note that Benchmark Super Fibre Mash® is not a complete feed and requires the addition of a balanced ration for best results. While we add a simple mineral premix to balance the raw materials, the vitamins in the product’s nutrient analysis are naturally occurring. Please refer to our Meal Plans for suitable feed partners.

What’s so great about Super fibres?

Apart from water, fibre is the most important component of a horse’s natural diet. Fibre is digested by fermentation in the horse’s hind gut or caecum, unlocking energy rich volatile fatty acids.

The digestion of fibre sources such as pasture, hay and chaff are about 40-60% efficient, meaning that about 40- 60% of all fibre is either not digested, or only partially digested and ultimately passes as waste in the horse’s manure.

By comparison, super fibres such as the soy hulls in Benchmark Super Fibre Mash^® are about 75-80% digestible, meaning that much less is passed as waste and importantly more nutritional benefit is gained from each kg of super fibres fed. Super fibres also stimulate fermentation, helping to protect the delicate microbiota (micro flora) balance in the hind gut.

Nutrient Analysis

Feeding Guide

Downloadable Data Sheet

Also available in 750Kg Bulka Bags

Ingredients

Lupin & soy hulls, cold pressed canola oil, salt, Benchmark’s mineral premix, Melofeed® (SOD), Alkosel 3000® selenium yeast, Agrimos® prebiotic & Yea-Sacc® probiotics.

*In NZ Super Fibre Mash® contains only 100% Lupin Hulls.

Nutrient Analysis (as fed)

Energy DE	MJ/kg	10.6
Protein	%	10.3
Fat	%	4.3
Crude Fibre (CF)	%	35.5
Dry Matter	%	91.2
Sodium	g/kg	5.5
Starch	%	0.9
Sugars (ESC)	%	4.5

Nutrient Levels in 1 Kg

Essential Amino Acids

Lysine	g/kg	6.3
Methionine	g/kg	1.2
Leucine	g/kg	6.8

Vitamins and Minerals

Calcium	g/kg	3.8
Phosphorous	g/kg	2.0
Magnesium	g/kg	2.2
Chloride	g/kg	8.5
Potassium	g/kg	7.0
Zinc	mg/kg	176
Copper	mg/kg	90
Manganese	mg/kg	60
Iron	mg/kg	280
Selenium	mg/kg	0.5
Iodine	mg/kg	0.9
Chromium	mg/kg	1.2
Vitamin A	IU	0
Vitamin B1	mg/kg	1.0
Vitamin B2	mg/kg	2.0
Vitamin B3	mg/kg	21.0
Vitamin B5	mg/kg	7.0
Biotin (B7)	mg/kg	0
Folate (B9)	mg/kg	0
Vitamin D	IU	0
Vitamin E	IU	5

Pre & Probiotics & Antioxidants

Agrimos®	mg/kg	150
Yea-Sacc®	mg/kg	150
Alkosel 3000	mg/kg	10
Melofeed®	mg/kg	1

Nutritionist Notes

Feeding Guide

Notes from our Consultant Nutritionist

Low Sugar & Starch – Horses need good levels of energy in their diets to function and perform at their best, but high sugars and starch are one of the main causes of health issues in horses today. Benchmark Super Fibre Mash® has good levels of energy, mainly through microbial fermentation producing “cool” energy and fat content in the feed yet contains less than 6% sugars and starch. Perfect for the laminitic and EMS horse and pony.
Super Fibres – Fibre is the natural source of feed for horses and Benchmark Super Fibre Mash® is packed with some of the best super fibres available. Lupin & soybean hulls enhance microbial fermentation in the hindgut, improving digestion, vitamin production and overall health. It only makes sense to feed something natural to your best friend!
Gut Health – Benchmark Super Fibre Mash® contains substantial levels of natural antioxidants, including organic vitamin E (Alkosel 3000®) and Melofeed®, plus pre and pro-biotics which are all designed to improve the gut and overall health of your best friend!

How to prepare Super Fibre Mash^® for your horse

Super Fibre Mash® can be fed as a mash or dry if preferred.

When served as a mash:

By volume
To 1-part Super Fibre Mash add 2-3 parts of cold or warm water.
Depending on conditions and water temperature, soak time will vary, however the mash can be served at any time once water is added.

Or by weight
To every 500gms of Super Fibre Mash add 1-1.5 litres of cold or warm water. Soak as above.

Super Fibre Mash^® should be introduced gradually over 7-10 days to allow your horse’s gut enzymes to adjust to the new feed.

Feeding Rates and Directions (kg/day)

Super Fibre Mash^®		Bodyweight(kg)
	400	500	600
Idle/Spelling horses	0.5 – 0.8	0.8 – 1.2	1.2 – 1.4
Light Exercise	0.8 – 1.1	1.1 – 1.4	1.4 – 1.8
Moderate Exercise	1.0 – 1.5	1.5 – 2.0	2.0 – 2.5
Heavy Exercise	1.5 – 2.0	2.0 – 2.5	2.5 – 3.0

Light Exercise
Up to 60 mins walking or 30 mins walking, trotting and cantering.

Moderate Exercise
Up to 120 mins walking and trotting, or 30 to 60 mins trotting, cantering and some galloping.

Heavy Exercise
30 to 60 mins intense riding, skill work, short duration galloping, racing and endurance.

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