What is L-Lysine for Horses?
L-Lysine for horses is an essential amino acid that is often deficient in the diets of horses, particularly those on hay-based diets.
Lysine plays a crucial role in supporting muscle development, protein synthesis, and overall growth. This essential amino acid must be obtained through the horse’s diet as their bodies cannot synthesise it.
Recent research confirms that diets containing at least 4.3% lysine of their crude protein can support growth and performance even at lower overall protein levels, making lysine a key factor for efficient nutrient utilization.
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Benefits of Supplementing Lysine for Horses
Lysine for horses is vital for healthy growth, performance, and recovery. Some key benefits of lysine supplementation include:
- Improves protein availability: Lysine enhances the efficiency of protein utilisation, making other amino acids more effective in the body.
- Aligns lysine shortages in forage/diet: Many forages, particularly hay, are naturally low in lysine. Supplementing ensures your horse gets the necessary amount for optimal health.
- Helps build topline and muscle mass: Lysine is particularly beneficial in combination with exercise to build muscle mass and improve topline development.
- Supports horses in heavy training or recovery from injury: Lysine helps in muscle recovery and supports horses in moderate to heavy work.
- Supports healthy hoof growth and hair quality: Adequate lysine helps maintain strong hooves and a healthy, shiny coat.
- Immune system support: Lysine is vital for immune function, ensuring your horse stays healthy and resilient.
- Supports a healthy nervous system: Lysine plays a key role in nervous system health and supports overall vitality.
Lysine is often the first limiting amino acid in equine diets, especially for horses consuming hay or low-protein feeds.
Supplementing with lysine ensures that your horse can efficiently use the protein in their diet for growth, muscle development, and overall health.
Why Supplement Lysine for Horses?
- Protein efficiency: Lysine improves the utilisation of protein in the diet, ensuring your horse gets the most benefit from available nutrients.
- Supports muscle growth: Lysine is key to building muscle mass and improving physique, especially for performance horses or growing foals.
- Healthy growth: Lysine plays a vital role in tissue repair and muscle development, making it essential for foals, pregnant mares, and senior horses.
- Enhanced recovery: Horses in heavy training or recovery benefit from lysine supplementation to maintain muscle strength and topline development.
Key Features of L-Lysine for Horses:
- Supports healthy hoof growth and hair quality.
- Improves protein availability for better nutrient absorption.
- Aids in muscle development and supports topline growth.
- Supports a healthy immune system and nervous system.
- Aligns lysine shortages in the forage or diet.
- Promotes tissue repair and muscle recovery.
- Key to healthy growth and optimal performance.
Ingredients:
- 100% Pure L-Lysine Powder
A premium, high-quality lysine supplement to support muscle health, immune function, and growth in horses.
Feeding Guidelines:
For an average 500kg horse:
- Ponies: Feed 10-20g per day.
- Adult horses: Feed 15-35g per day.
- Pregnant & Lactating mares: Feed 30-50g per day.
- Weanlings: Feed 20-30g per day.
- Young horses (up to 5 years): Feed 20-40g per day.
1 x 25ml scoop = approx. 25 grams.
If unsure of the correct dosage for your horse, feel free to contact us for personalised feeding advice.
How Long Does It Last?
- 500g pouch: At 20 grams per day, this pouch lasts approximately 50 days for an average 500kg horse.
Delivery & Returns:
- Free UK shipping on orders over £80*
- 60-day returns on unopened items
- Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 1pm*
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