{"product_id":"vetpro-lysine-t","title":"Vetpro Lysine-T","description":"\u003cp\u003eLysine and Threonine for the Older Horse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder Horses appear old as they often lose their top line and muscle mass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy does this happen?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason for this loss is that an older horse is unable to absorb all the protein that they eat and as well as affecting the visual appearance of the outline of the horse, it is also having a detrimental effect on the internal health of the horse. Protein is needed for muscle , blood, skeleton and organs, hormones, enzymes  and antibodies (immune system) – basically most body functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is protein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtein is a collection of amino acids, much like bricks in a wall. There are two types, essential and non-essential. The latter can be ingested or mainly created within the body of the horse. The essential ones must be taken up from the diet.  There are only two limiting amino acids, these are Lysine and Threonine. Limiting means that if these two are not in the diet, then protein is blocked. Increasing the amount of protein, (or a protein supplement) is detrimental to the health of the horse…Protein Article \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vetpro.co.nz\/protein-what-why-how\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/vetpro.co.nz\/protein-what-why-how\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Help the Older Horse Retain Body Mass Safely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementing with Lysine and Threonine is the answer (Graham-Thiers \u0026amp; Kronfeld., 2005). It will not have any negative impact but will help the horse to process all the digestible protein available. To use the wall analogy, without these two important bricks, the wall will break down. Not only will it help the look of the horse, but it will also help maintain the strength and therefore result in a longer useful life where exercise and involvement with others can continue into an older age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow Much Lysine \u0026amp; Threonine to Feed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA measure for the daily requirement of lysine per day for a 500 Kg horse is 27 gm (NRC 2007 ) and it has been calculated that threonine is .62 of that. So ideally 16-17 gm. ( Mok, Urshel., 2020). It is important to check the amount being fed in premix feeds and adjust the amount being supplemented accordingly, adjusting for the amount of the feed compared to the recommended amount which will show a total amount. For example, if you feed 2 Kgs of premix instead of a recommended 4 Kgs then halve the estimated amount of Lysine and Threonine actually in the horse’s feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Support for the Older Horse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in 10kg by request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother nutritional support is the product Vetpro Muscle Max    .. link to product sheet.    Very easily digested, a fat-based supplement with no carbohydrates but provides safe energy and good healthy condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the article specifically about the Older Horse …\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vetpro.co.nz\/the-older-horse\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/vetpro.co.nz\/the-older-horse\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VetPro","offers":[{"title":"1.5kg","offer_id":50290913214701,"sku":"9421902928109","price":53.67,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/4052\/1146\/files\/vetpro-lysine-T-Uncle-Joe-JPG.jpg?v=1784174111","url":"https:\/\/horse-sports.com\/products\/vetpro-lysine-t","provider":"HorseSports NZ Equestrian Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}