EquiMax TM TM actually can help raise the phosphorus content of the diet while having little effect on dietary calcium. Since excess iron can interfere with the utilization of some trace minerals, EquiMax TM has been formulated with a moderate supplemental amount. Horses actually require certain fatty acids found in Equi-Max as dietary essentials. Essential fatty acids are the carriers for absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, provide the precursors for the body's production of metabolic and reproductive hormones, and they play a role in maintenance of hair coat quality. Additionally fats are the most dense source of energy available for feeding.
Horses have the ability to store fat in order to meet future needs for energy.
Yes, in fact, the NRC recommends increasing the energy fed to breeding mares by 10 percent to 15 percent. With 6.5 percent fat, EquiMax TM can help meet that increase. EquiMax TM also contains supplemental protein, which has been shown to influence circulating progesterone values and therefore, impacting mare fertility. Protein requirements are especially important during the last 90 days of gestation. The level of milk production has also been related to protein and energy levels.