OKAPI Zinc Plus

For increased trace element supply

For horses with increased zinc requirements (e.g., during coat change)
Contains the approved maximum of 12,000 mg zinc/kg
Zinc is involved in over 300 metabolic processes
Organic-bound zinc chelate
Suitable for short-term supplementation

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Product Description

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.

OKAPI Zinc Plus is suitable for adult horses of all ages and breeds.

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 Plus or Copper 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.

Feeding recommendations

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.

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 amount of OKAPI Zinc Plus 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 for free on Google Play and Apple Store.

2. Use the feeding recommendation as your starting point:
The general recommendation for OKAPI products is based on a 600 kg horse. Horses receive 2-4 scoops daily (1 ML = 16g). Ponies receive about half, depending on their size.

3. Adjust the amount to your horse’s weight:
For example, for a horse weighing 300 kg:
64 g ÷ 600 kg × 300 kg = 32 g per day

This calculation can be used to determine the appropriate amount for horses of different weights.

This feed supplement may only be fed to horses up to 1% daily due to the increased content of trace elements compared to daily feed intake.

- 900g sufficient for approximately 2–4 weeks
- 2,500g sufficient for approximately 1–2 months

Composition

Composition: Grape seed meal, crude Lecithin from Sunflower oil

Nutritional additives per kg: 12,000mg Zinc (3b607) as Glycine Zinc Chelate Hydrate

Technological additives per kg: Kieselguhr (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%

Complementary feed for horses

Please note that an equine-appropriate diet, including a balanced mineral feed such as OKAPI Pasturemineral Balance, must be provided.

This feed supplement may only be fed to horses up to 1% daily due to the increased content of trace elements compared to daily feed intake.