HYGAIN Low Starch Feed Booklet

Our Mission

A philosophy of excellence has long guided HYGAIN®, a leading equine feed and supplement company located in Melbourne, Australia. We at HYGAIN® are devoted to bringing our customers closer to their dreams by blending years of experience, innovation, up-to-date research and enthusiasm to bring out and nurture the very best in every horse. As an equine-only feed mill, HYGAIN® is solely devoted to the horse and their particular requirements, resulting in outstanding nutritional solutions that really make a difference to your horse’s health, performance and well-being.

Our Quality Assurance

The HYGAIN® product range is backed by HYGAIN®’s uncompromising commitment to excellence in all facets of our business. We are committed to using only the finest certified ingredients, applying the strictest quality controls and employing constantly reviewed nutritional research. This approach has resulted in groundbreaking innovations, so as to provide our customers with the highest possible standards in equine nutrition which our customers have come to expect from HYGAIN®. All aspects of our manufacturing processes are quality controlled and fully certified under HACCP and FEEDSAFE quality assurance programs.

World Leading Technology

As an equine-only feed mill we recognize that the horse is a vastly different animal from those used for food and general farm duties. They possess a unique digestive system, which demands attention to refined feed processing techniques so as to minimize the negative impact of non-pasture nutritional sources. Our modern state of the art manufacturing facility boasts a world first combination of pelletizing, micronizing and steam extrusion all at the one site. These processes significantly enhance the nutritional value of our products, improving palatability, increasing feed efficiency and conversion while reducing the incidences of dietary-related equine disorders.

REDEFINING LOW STARCH NUTRITION

What does ULTRA-LOW STARCHTM mean?

The Hygain® Ultra-Low Starch™ range has been designed with the horses’ overall digestive health and wellbeing in mind. The range caters to the needs of all horses—from maintenance, pleasure, and performance—including feeds with the lowest starch and NSC content on the market. Choose Hygain® Ultra-Low Starch™ when looking to best support your horse’s digestive health. Hygain® Ultra-Low Starch™ is also suitable for horses experiencing digestive upset, laminitis, equine metabolic syndrome or Cushing’s and horses with feed sensitivities.

Do all horses benefit from an ULTRA-LOW STARCHTM diet?

Yes! The horse’s digestive system is designed to thrive on high fiber, low starch feeds. To support the natural digestive function of the horse and prevent digestive upset from occurring choose the Hygain® Ultra-Low Starch™ range. The range is suitable for every type of horse and can be customised to suit a wide variety of lifestyles.

Why feed HYGAIN® ULTRA-LOW STARCHTM?

Hygain®’s line of Ultra-Low Starch™ feeds provide a low starch solution for just about every horse in the barn. From horses needing a maintenance and low intensity work formulation to top athletes with higher energy needs all the way through to those horses on an all-forage diet Hygain Ultra-Low Starch™ is the answer.

Not only are the Hygain® Ultra-Low Starch™ feeds able to bring you the right formulation for just about any situation, but they are designed to bring the benefits of Ultra-Low Starch™ to you in a very economical fashion. These three feeds have been specifically formulated to supply all the vitamins and minerals needed while providing the energy required with a 50% reduction in non-structural carbohydrates. With the Ultra-Low Starch™ line you not only reduce the carbohydrates and sugars, but also do it with a 30-50% reduction in feeding rates over the most popular low starch brands. These lower feeding rates will substantially help with overall feed costs while providing your whole barn with improved health and the performance boost that accompanies it.

HYGAIN®

ULTRA-LOW STARCH

REDEFINING LOW STARCH NUTRITION

For All Horses

Core Ultra Low StarchTM Feed

ZERO® – Ultra-Low Starch™ pelleted concentrate

• Reduce digestive upset - Less than 5.5% NSC

+• High in fiber while delivering the energy needed - 35% Fiber

• Cereal-grain free

• Fully fortified blend of vitamins and chelated minerals

• The ideal Ultra-Low Starch™ choice for all horses

Performance Horses MUNGA® – Ultra-Low Starch™ textured concentrate

• Reduce digestive upset with its low daily feed requirements - Less than 13% NSC

• Provides the extra energy needed for top performance

• The ideal Ultra-Low Starch™ choice for boosting muscle development and nutrient intake

• Australian lupins provide quality proteins and amino acids

• Fully fortified blend of vitamins and chelated minerals

• Includes Bonafide®

Forage Balancer

META SAFE® – Ultra-Low Starch™ pelleted balancer

• Less than 6.5% NSC

• The perfect balancer with a 1lb per day feeding rate to supplement a forage only plan

• 35% Fiber

• Cereal-grain free

• Highly concentrated and fully fortified blend of vitamins and chelated minerals

• The ideal Ultra-Low Starch™ choice for forage-based diets

• Includes Bonafide®

35% Fiber content and probiotics support the healthy gut function

Cereal grain free formula supports the horse’s overall digestive health Australian lupins provide quality amino acids essential for muscle development

Biotin supports healthy growth of hair and hooves

HYGAIN® ZERO® has the lowest sugar content of any fully-fortified feed on the market and is ideal for horses that require a low-starch diet, have a sensitivity to soy or cereal grains, or need a cool source of energy. The ideal Ultra-Low Starch™ choice for all horses

MUNGA® Ultra-Low StarchTM Textured Concentrate

Australian lupins provide quality protein and amino acids essential for muscle development

Cereal-grain free formula supports the horse’s overall digestive health

If looking to boost your horse’s muscle development or nutrient intake choose MUNGA®

Includes BONAFIDE® - a water-soluble and bioavailable form of vitamin K1 and K2 to help with bone density

MUNGA® is a fully-fortified feed or top dressing to encourage muscle development. The ideal Ultra-Low Starch™ choice for boosting muscle development and nutrient intake.

NEED HELP FORMULATING

HORSE’S DIET?

We work with individual horse owners and alongside your horse’s professional team, including veterinarians. HYGAIN® nutritionists provide complimentary and personalized diet consultations. Through understanding each horse’s unique nutritional requirements, a custom feeding program can be tailored to meet each horse’s exact needs and requirements. HYGAIN® advisors remain connected to customers and adjustments are made as other factors change the horse’s nutritional needs, whether that is workload, geography, or specific needs related to an ailment or other concern. Visit HygainFeeds.com or call 805-552-4016 to schedule your consultation.