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Value Plus Electrolyte Liquid for Horses
Product Information
A concentrated oral electrolyte solution that may aid in restoring electrolyte and fluid levels depleted through hard work and sweat loss during racing, competition, training, travelling, hot weather or illness for horses. Highly palatable apple flavour.
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.
Electrolyte Liquid 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.
Electrolyte Liquid for Horses 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.
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
Direction 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.
Storage
Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). Protect from freezing. Replace cap tightly
Disposal
1L - Dispose of empty container by wrapping in paper and putting in garbage.
5L/20L - Break, crush or puncture empty containers and bury in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury container below 500mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear or waterways, vegetation and roots. Empty containers and product should not be burned. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on site after use.
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Returns
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