Description
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Each litre contains:
Potassium 30g (as potassium citrate, potassium chloride and potassium phosphate monobasic)
Sodium 40.4g (as sodium chloride and trisodium chloride)
Chloride 64g (as sodium chloride and potassium chloride)
Citrate 30.5g (as potassium citrate and trisodium citrate)
Magnesium 2.9g (as magnesium sulfate heptahydrate)
Sulfate 11.5g (as magnesium sulfate heptahydrate)
Phosphate 22.7g (as potassium phosphate)
Glucose 260g
DESCRIPTION:
Electrolyte Liquid for Horses is a concentrated oral electrolyte solution that may aid in the restoration of electrolyte and fluid levels depleted through hard work and sweat loss during racing, competition, training, travelling, hot weather or illness for horses.
Contains a concentrated solution of mineral salts, including citrate and glucose, formulated for dilution with water. The diluted solution is within the range of safe physiological (isotonic) concentration to promote replenishment of minerals and their salts.
PACK SIZE: 1L (chamber measure pack), 5L and 20L.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Electrolyte Liquid for Horses concentrate should be diluted with clean fresh drinking water as directed. Always mix a fresh batch of solution each day.
Always ensure that clean, fresh water is available every time Electrolyte Liquid for Horses is offered.
Made-up drink in water
Mix Electrolyte Liquid for Horses as directed and offer as the first drink after exercise or competition.
Light Work: 40mL in 2L of water
Moderate Work: 60mL in 3L of water
Heavy Work: 80mL in 4L of water
Heavy Sweat Loss and Dehydration in all horses: 80mL in 4L of water
By Oral Syringe over the Tongue
When administering Electrolyte Liquid for Horses as an undiluted solution, dose with a suitable dosing syringe over the back of the tongue.
Light Work: 40mL
Moderate Work: 60mL
Heavy Work: 80mL
Heavy Sweat Loss and Dehydration in all horses: 80mL
During Endurance Events
Give 60-80mL of Electrolyte Liquid for Horses concentrate over the back of the tongue and immediately follow with fresh water as required during the ride, and at check points. Upon completion of the ride, give an additional 80mL of Electrolyte Liquid for Horses concentrate, or mix with 4L of water.
Severely Dehydrated Horses
Mix 40mL of Electrolyte Liquid for Horses per litre of water.
Under the supervision of a veterinarian, administer by stomach tube 6-8 litres of the Electrolyte Liquid for Horses solution.
Travelling in hot weather or over long distances
Give 40-60mL of Electrolyte Liquid for Horses concentrate over the tongue and immediately follow with fresh water within 30-60 minutes prior to commencing travelling. Repeat the dose every 2-3 hours whilst travelling, and again upon arrival.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Palatable apple flavour which allows for a wider acceptance by horses.
Electrolyte Liquid for Horses has been designed for the specific needs of horses of all disciplines to rapidly replace fluids and body salts lost, and contains a high rate of electrolytes per ml.
As Electrolyte Liquid for Horses can be used immediately, there is no need to wait for the horse’s next meal to replenish any electrolytes that may have been lost.
Electrolyte Liquid for Horses assists in the maintenance and restoration of fluid and electrolyte levels due to hard work and sweat loss during racing, competition, training, travelling, hot weather or illness.
Contains:
* Potassium, a vital electrolyte, which also assists with general muscle and nerve contractions.
* Sodium and Chloride, for maintaining normal electrolyte balance in body tissues during heavy exercise.
* Magnesium, for the maintenance of nerve function, as well as with general metabolism.
* Glucose aids in the absorption of salts from the bowel into the bloodstream as well as providing energy.
Electrolyte Liquid for Horses can also be used if the horse has been ill or scouring to ensure that fluid levels are maintained (especially if the horse is off their feed or not drinking).
Electrolyte Liquid for Horses is suitable for use mixed with water or as a concentrated solution over the tongue.
Electrolyte Liquid for Horses is Australian owned and made.
