Mitavite XLR8
Mitavite® XLR8® is an oat free, energy dense muesli style complete feed incorporating the benefits of steam extrusion and micronization, especially formulated for the racing thoroughbred and standardbred. XLR8® provides high levels of essential amino acids in a horse specific profile to assist with muscle function and recovery after strenuous work.
Unique Features of Mitavite XLR8®
• Highly palatable, high spec muesli style complete feed
• Packed with “horse perfect” amino acids, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes
• Contains Bonafide®, Mitavite’s exclusive Vitamin K supplement that supports bone density and soundness
Choose Mitavite XLR8® when
• Super Premium nutrition is part of your strategy
• Rapid recovery after hard work or racing is a priority
• You want your horses to have the support of Bonafide® every day
Daily Feeding Guide
| Daily Feeding Guide | ||||
| 2 Year Old – Early to Medium Training | ||||
| Expected mature bodyweight | kg | 400 | 500 | 600 |
| XLR8® | kg | 3 – 3.5 | 4 – 4.5 | 4.75 – 5.5 |
| Lucerne hay or chaff | kg | 2.75 – 3.5 | 3 – 3.5 | 3.5 – 4.25 |
| Cereal or meadow hay or chaff | kg | 2.75 or ad lib | 4 or ad lib | 4.75 or ad lib |
| 2 Year Old – Medium to Regular Strenuous Work | ||||
| Expected mature bodyweight | kg | 400 | 500 | 600 |
| XLR8® | kg | 3.5 – 4.25 | 4.25 – 5.25 | 5 – 6.25 |
| Lucerne hay or chaff | kg | 2.75 – 3.25 | 3 – 3.5 | 3.5 – 4.25 |
| Cereal or meadow hay or chaff | kg | 2.75 or ad lib | 4 or ad lib | 4.75 or ad lib |
| 3 Year Old & Older – Early to Medium Work | ||||
| Expected mature bodyweight | kg | 400 | 500 | 600 |
| XLR8® | kg | 3 – 3.5 | 3.5 – 3 | 4.5 – 5 |
| Lucerne hay or chaff | kg | 2 – 2.5 | 2.5 – 3 | 3 – 3.5 |
| Cereal or meadow hay or chaff | kg | 4 or ad lib | 4.5 or ad lib | 5.5 or ad lib |
| 3 Year Old & Older – Medium to Regular Strenuous Work | ||||
| Expected mature bodyweight | kg | 400 | 500 | 600 |
| XLR8® | kg | 4 – 4.5 | 4.5 – 5 | 5.5 – 6 |
| Lucerne hay or chaff | kg | 2.5 – 3 | 3 – 3.5 | 3.5 – 4 |
| Cereal or meadow hay or chaff | kg | 4 or ad lib | 5 or ad lib | 6.5 or ad lib |
Roughage (hay, chaff, pasture etc) should be fed at 1-1.5% of bodyweight. Total daily feed (concentrate + roughage) should be 2-3% of bodyweight depending on age, workload & climate. Refer to our exercise calculator to determine classification of workload. The feeding guides are for temperate climates. In tropical climates increase the amount of XLR8®.
Nutritional Content
| ANALYSIS (as fed) | |
| ENERGY DE (MJ/KG) | 15 |
| PROTEIN % | 17 |
| OIL % | 10 |
| FIBRE % | 8 |
| NUTRIENT LEVELS in 1kg | |
| Calcium | 8g |
| Phosphorous | 5g |
| Magnesium | 3g |
| Potassium | 16g |
| Sodium | 8g |
| Chloride | 20g |
| Manganese | 132mg |
| Iron | 160mg |
| Copper | 70mg |
| Iodine | 1.32mg |
| Zinc | 154mg |
| Selenium | 0.3mg |
| Molybdenum | 1.3mg |
| Vitamin A | 10900iu |
| Vitamin D | 1240iu |
| Vitamin E | 440iu |
| Vitamin C | 750mg |
| Quinaquanone® | 1750ug |
| Niacin | 44mg |
| Thiamin | 17mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 8mg |
| Pantothenate | 22mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 6mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.03ug |
| Folate | 7mg |
| Biotin | 730ug |
| Choline | 1.5g |
