OKAPI Mineral Bricks
The simple way to provide minerals by hand
- Convenient for hand-feeding – ideal for group housing as well
- To supplement the basic ration on average-quality forage
- Inorganic-bound mineral feed for targeted supplementation
- Without added vitamins
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Product Description
What are OKAPI Mineral Bricks?
OKAPI Mineral Bricks are a palatable biscuit made from the OKAPI Pasturemineral Balancer base. They are particularly suitable for horses living in open stables or on pasture, providing a practical way to feed minerals by hand without the risk of being jostled while using a feed bucket.
The Mineral Bricks are ideal for horses that may not readily accept the granulated OKAPI Pasturemineral Balancer, as the included herbal mixture improves their taste. However, they should only be fed in the recommended dosage and not made freely available to ensure proper mineral intake. This convenient feeding method supports targeted mineral supplementation and promotes the well-being of horses.
Is OKAPI Mineral Bricks suitable for my horse?
OKAPI Mineral Bricks are particularly suitable for horses living in open stables or on pasture, offering a convenient way to provide minerals by hand.
They are ideal for horses that may not accept the granulated OKAPI Pasturemineral Balancer, as the added herbal mixture enhances their taste. However, the Mineral Bricks should only be fed in the recommended dosage and not made freely available to ensure appropriate mineral intake. This practical feeding method supports targeted mineral supplementation and promotes the well-being of the horses.
Can I combine OKAPI Mineral Bricks with other products?
OKAPI Mineral Bricks can generally be easily combined with other feedstuffs. It’s important to keep an eye on the overall composition of the ration to ensure that your horse’s nutritional needs are met optimally.
When providing mineral supplements for horses, it’s important to ensure that mineral feeds and single mineral supplements, such as OKAPI Zinc Plus or OKAPI Sulphur Plus (MSM), are not given in the same meal. Many minerals are regulated in the body in relation to each other and taking them together can interfere with how they are metabolised. For example, additional zinc may not be absorbed optimally if copper from the mineral feed is present at the same time. Ideally, one supplement should be fed in the morning and the other in the evening. If this isn’t possible for practical reasons, there should be at least a two-hour gap between the two feedings. Similarly, OKAPI Prodic should be given separately from mineral feeds because it can bind minerals in the gut, leading to their elimination in the manure and a reduction in nutrient absorption.
Feeding recommendations
How long should I feed OKAPI Mineral Bricks?
The feeding of OKAPI Mineral Bricks should be managed thoughtfully, as their palatable herbal mixture makes freely offering by choice unsuitable. We recommend offering the Mineral Bricks daily for a period of 4 to 6 weeks, followed by a 2 to 3-week break. Alternatively, they can be given every second or third day, particularly if you are not able to visit the stable daily. This intermittent feeding approach helps maintain and support the horse’s ability to regulate its own mineral stores, ensuring that your horse consumes the necessary minerals in appropriate amounts.
How is OKAPI Mineral Bricks fed?
The OKAPI Mineral Bricks should be fed in the recommended dosage to ensure a balanced mineral intake. They can be given directly by hand, offering a convenient way to provide minerals, especially for horses in open stables or pasture systems.
How do I calculate the correct dosage for my horse?
To calculate the appropriate amount of OKAPI Mineral Bricks for your horse, follow these steps:
1. Determine your horse’s weight
Your horse’s weight can be determined using scales, a weight tape or an app such as the BCI App from our partner Sanoanimal, available free of charge from Google Play and the Apple Store.
2. Use the feeding recommendation as your starting point
The general feeding recommendation for OKAPI Mineral Bricks is based on a horse weighing 600 kg. The recommended daily amount is 2 to 4 bricks.
3. Adjust the amount to your horse’s weight
For example, for a horse weighing 300 kg:
4 Bricks ÷ 600 kg × 300 kg = 2 Bricks per day
This calculation can be used to determine the appropriate amount for horses of different weights.
- 1,000g sufficient for approximately 2.5–5 weeks
- 2,000g sufficient for approximately 2–3 months
Composition
What is included in OKAPI Mineral Bricks?
Composition: Mineral premix (contains: Calcium carbonate, Sodium chloride, Monocalcium phosphate, Ground grape seeds, Molasses), Chia seeds, Meadow grass and herb mixture (contains: Cocksfoot, Meadow foxtail, Meadow fescue, Red fescue, Sheep's fescue, Perennial ryegrass, Meadow honey grass, Ribwort plantain, Pasture plantain, Fencing vetch, Crested wheatgrass, Meadow panicum, Swedish clover, Red clover, White clover, Common yarrow, Meadow caraway, Meadow chervil, Meadow bedstraw, Meadow knapweed, Perennial grass, Timothy, Reed canary grass, Weedless grass, Cinquefoil, Meadow sage, Red ostrich grass, Horned clover, wild carrot), Whole apple, Psyllium, Honey, guar, Ling zhi (Ganoderma lucidum)
Nutritional additives per kg: 1,920 mg Zinc (3b605) as zinc sulphate monohydrate, 960mg Manganese (3b502) as manganese (II) oxide, 640mg Copper (3b405) as copper (II) sulphate, pentahydrate, 256mg Iron (3b103) as iron (II) sulphate, monohydrate, 32mg Iodine (3b202) as calcium iodate, anhydrous, 12,8mg Cobalt (3b304) as coated cobalt (II) carbonate granules, 2,56mg Selenium (3b801) as sodium selenite
Analytical constituents: Crude fibre: 11,80%, Crude protein: 10,10%, Crude fat: 17,10%, Crude ash: 32,00%, Calcium: 8,49%, Phosphorus: 1,27%, Sodium: 3,00%, Magnesium: 1,09%
Complementary feed for horses
Feeding instructions
OKAPI Mineral Bricks are very tasty for some horses due to the herbal mixture they contain. They should therefore not be offered as treats, but only given according to the feeding recommendations given.
This Complementary feed may only be fed to horses up to 100g per animal per day due to the higher content of trace elements compared to complete feeds.