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 |