If a horse has difficulty putting on condition or maintaining body condition the reason for this must be determined. If a horse is using more energy daily for maintenance or work than it is intaking this will result in weight loss.
Therefore increasing the daily calorie intake of the horse should lead to increased weight gain. High energy feeds such as NRM Sweetfeed and NRM Performa will provide a higher calorie intake per kilo compared to low energy mixes and are therefore more fattening. High fat supplements such as Equi Jewel are fantastic for putting on weight, they are described as a 'cool' energy and tend not to make horses too 'fizzy'.
If pasture is good, recommended intakes of supplementary feed are provided and the horse continues to lose weight it is necessary to seek veterinary advice.
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