It is important to develop and maintain an optimal gut flora especially in young rabbits after weaning. Beet pulp is a by-product of the manufacture of sugar, and hence is palatable to small animals. They are extremely palatable to small animals. As the name suggests the beige wheat extrusion in Russel Junior has wheat as its primary component.
Wheat is rich in starch, phosphorus and contains moderate levels of protein.
These extrusions contain wheat feed a good source of fibre, FOS and phosphorus, and oat feed, another a low energy fibrous ingredient. Such supplements are essential to promote the optimal health and performance of the animal, and are added to balance the levels of nutrients in the finished product. They are high in lysine, but relatively low in methionine and cysteine. They contain low levels of fibre, but have a high phosphorus content. It is reported to give bloom to coats and enhance immunity.