Mega-Mag (Pellets)

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Mega-Mag™ (Pellet) is a well balanced multivitamin and mineral supplement formulated to coincide with current NRC (National research council) recommended daily requirements, to accommodate feeding programs consisting of ALFALFA HAY/grain based diets. The addition of live, stabilized direct fed microbials, live cell yeast culture and amino-acid content, sourced from alfalfa meal, rice bran an… Read More

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Mega-Mag™ (Pellet) is a well balanced multivitamin and mineral supplement formulated to coincide with current NRC (National research council) recommended daily requirements, to accommodate feeding programs consisting of ALFALFA HAY/grain based diets. The addition of live, stabilized direct fed microbials, live cell yeast culture and amino-acid content, sourced from alfalfa meal, rice bran and soybean meal makes Mega-Mag™ an excellent choice to support growth, stamina, conditioning and maximum performance for all disciplines.

 

  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Amino Acids
  • Direct Fed Microbials
  • Alfalfa/Rice Bran Carrier

 

For all-around vitamin mineral supplement for a diet consisting mainly of GRASS HAY/grain mix see Mega-Cell

 

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Biotin is a member of the B vitamins family and, like some other vitamins, is a coenzyme for several metabolic pathways. It is involved in glucose metabolism, growth and utilization of niacin. Biotin helps aid in the growth of strong, healthy hooves due to its role in collagen formation. A number of research studies show that long-term, daily supplementation of 10-30 mg of biotin daily may help improve growth rate and hardness of hooves, especially in horses with less than optimum quality hoof horn (soft, brittle, chipped).

Calcium is a micromineral found in highest amounts in bone and teeth. However, it also has important roles in supporting muscle contraction, cell membranes, blood clotting, enzymes regulation, and hormone release. Absorption of calcium from the small intestine is controlled by vitamin D but can be reduced if there is too much phosphorus in the diet. Ideally, horses should receive slightly more calcium than phosphorus – a ratio between 1:1 and 2:1. Pregnant and lactating mares, growing horses, and exercising horses may need more dietary calcium than an adult horse at rest.

Choline is recommended for supporting a healthy nervous system. Choline is a component of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter. Acetylcholine carries messages between neurons, which enables the brain to communicate with itself and the rest of the body. 

Cobalt (Co) is a micromineral used by intestinal microorganisms to produce vitamin B12, which works with iron and copper to form healthy red blood cells.

Copper (Cu) is a micromineral that aids in the production of normal connective tissues including tendons, ligaments, cartilage and bone. As a component of many enzyme systems, it is also involved in making iron available to the body for blood, in producing skin and coat pigments, in proper nerve signaling and in repairing antioxidants.
Iodine is aids in reproduction and normal physiological function in the horse. This is due to the important role that it plays in natural thyroid metabolism and in the synthesis of the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine and thyroxine. These hormones fulfill multiple functions ranging from healthy cell regulation to tissue differentiation and growth.

Glycine is one of the simplest amino acids and is classified as nonessential because it does not need to be supplied in the diet. However, this compact substance plays many essential roles in the body. Glycine makes up 35% of the protein collagen, is a key component in many metabolic reactions, and has a modulating effect on the immune system. It has also been shown to help promote a balanced digestive system

Iodine is aids in reproduction and normal physiological function in the horse. This is due to the important role that it plays in natural thyroid metabolism and in the synthesis of the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine and thyroxine. These hormones fulfill multiple functions ranging from healthy cell regulation to tissue differentiation and growth.

Lysine is an amino acid and the only one for which a requirement in the horse has been established by the NRC and used for the biosynthesis of proteins. This amino acid is often the key to improving protein availability and healthy muscle function.

Magnesium (Mg) is a macro mineral that is frequently recommended for a wide range of equine health conditions. Magnesium helps to maintain normal muscle and nerve function, a healthy heart, healthy immune system and strong bones. Magnesium aids to regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and known to be involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. Since a symptom of magnesium deficiency is agitation or anxiety, it is included in many calming supplements.

Manganese is a micromineral that aids in bone formation, growth and reproduction. It also supports carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Supplementation should be considered because not all diets provide the same levels of manganese. It plays an important role in young growing horses as well as active performance horses.

Methionine is an amino acid that must be provided in the diet since the body cannot create enough of its own. This means if it is not present in adequate amounts it limits the body's ability to make protein. Methionine can be converted by the body into another sulfur-containing amino acid, cysteine. Because the concentration of both these amino acids is highest in hoof and hair, methionine is often included in hoof health supplements. 

Phosphorus is a macromineral that, like Calcium, is found in highest amounts in bone. It is also required for energy production and the synthesis of many vital compounds such as DNA. The minerals calcium (Ca) and phosphorous (P) play a major role in proper growth and development of the skeletal system in horses. Ideally, horses should receive slightly more calcium than phosphorus – a ratio between 1:1 and 2:1.
Potassium (K) is a macromineral commonly referred to as an electrolyte to help support proper muscle function. It helps maintain the body's acid/base balance and hydration status. Muscle weakness, fatigue, and exercise intolerance are likely when potassium deficiency is present.

Potassium (K) is a macromineral commonly referred to as an electrolyte to help support proper muscle function. It helps maintain the body's acid/base balance and hydration status. Muscle weakness, fatigue, and exercise intolerance are likely when potassium deficiency is present.

Probiotics are live microorganisms (bacteria and yeast) that help promote healthy digestive function and support a healthy immune system. Often referred to as ‘good bugs’ they help break down ingredients/contents that the body normally can't, and help inhibit ‘bad bugs’ from growing. 

Selenium is a trace mineral that along with vitamin E function together to help to protect body tissues from free radical damage that occurs during oxidation (the conversion of feedstuffs into energy). While some parts of the country have high levels of selenium in their soil and therefore the plants that grow there, selenium deficiency is not uncommon and reported in many states. Therefore, most horses may require supplementation to meet the NRC requirement of 1-3 mg/day, depending on activity level. *NRC upper safe limit approx. 20 mg/day in total diet.

Sulfur is a macromineral found in certain amino acids (methionine and cysteine), as well as the B vitamins biotin and thiamin and a number of other important molecules such as insulin, taurine, and chondroitin sulfate. Sulfur serves major structure and function roles in the body and is a component of proteins such as enzymes and connective tissue such as hooves, bones, cartilage, tendons and ligaments. 

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) plays a role in supporting carbohydrate metabolism and normal muscle and nerve function. Thiamine supplementation has been shown to have a calming effect in horses displaying anxious/nervous behavior as a result thiamine deficiency and/or increased requirements.

The Vitamin B family is made up of several compounds that support many important roles in the body: protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism; energy production; proper nerve cell transmission, reproduction, and division (especially rapidly dividing ones such as red blood cells). B vitamins include thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), folic acid (B9), cyanocobalamin (B12), choline, biotin, inositol and others are sometimes referred to as B-vitamins. For most of the B-vitamins, microorganisms in the large intestine make all the horse needs. Only thiamine and riboflavin have NRC dietary requirements. However, research suggests B-vitamin supplementation may be beneficial to horses with little access to fresh pasture and/or during any periods of stress (training, injury, travel, etc.)

Vitamin A is well known for its role in supporting healthy vision, immune function, and skin/coat. However, it is also needed for respiratory health, reproduction, soft tissue and normal skeletal development in young growing horses and exercising horses that are remodeling bone.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is an antioxidant that plays a role in helping combat harmful free radicals. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect the tissues of the body and also important in the production of connective tissues like tendons and ligaments.

Vitamin D (Calciferol) plays an indirect role in bone growth and maintenance by managing the levels of calcium (Ca) in the body. It assists in the absorption of Ca from the intestine, the movement of Ca into and out of bone, and the amount of Ca excreted by the kidneys.

Vitamin E is considered the most important antioxidant and works closely with selenium to protect the body from the oxidative stress of exercise and illness. Found in high amounts in fresh pasture, levels begin to decay the moment pasture is cut for hay. That is why any horse that does not have access to grass, regardless of its activity level or health, would be a candidate for vitamin E supplementation. Horses are not very efficient in storing vitamin E and deficiency may be accelerated if the diet is deficient in selenium

 Zinc (Zn) is a micromineral involved in over 100 enzyme systems ranging from support of connective tissue formation and antioxidants to carbohydrate metabolism and immune system function. It is most recognized for its role in healthy skin and hooves.

 

My horse is fed both Alfalfa and Grass Hays which formula Mega-Cell or Mega-Mag should I feed?

MVP:  Mega-Cell supplement is formulated to accommodate a feeding program consisting primarily of grass type hays (timothy, coastal, bermuda, etc.). While Mega-Mag accommodates a feeding program consisting primarily of Alfalfa Hay.  Both are well balanced multi-vitamin and mineral supplements and the formula that you choose should coincide with which type of hay is given in higher quantity.

  • 5
    Great multi supplement!

    Posted by Kathryn Greeman on 26th Feb 2024

    I feed this to everyone as we’re in alfalfa country and in an area of the country known for its alkalinity. I don’t have to worry about epiphysitis cropping up in the youngsters or bone issues cropping up in older individuals. It works very well for me!

  • 4
    Wheat

    Posted by Jennifer Merrell on 3rd May 2023

    I would love to feed this to my mare... but she is allergic to wheat!!! Maybe see if you can make without wheat middlings?

  • 5
    Mega-Mag

    Posted by David Rosas on 8th Nov 2021

    I’m feeding Mega-Mag to my 13 year old Friesian. Wonderful balance of vitamins and minerals to supplement his hay. Been using it for awhile and I rest assured that this product has a positive impact on his health.

  • 5
    Great product, great company

    Posted by Beth on 1st May 2020

    I have been using Mega-Mag for years for all of my horses. It is a great product and has the right mineral profile to balance our hay. It is very palatable, which is not common in a higher phosphorus supplement. It is also economical and I usually get it the day after I place my order! I definitely recommend this product and MVP - but you should always get your hay analyzed so you know what your horses need.

  • 5
    Fantastic well-rounded vitamin supplement

    Posted by Terry-Anne on 1st Jan 2018

    I have my 3 year old OTTB on Mega-Mag. He is in training and this supplement has helped with his calmness and hoof condition. It’s a fantastic well-rounded vitamin supplement.

  • 5
    Improvements in their overall health

    Posted by Sandra on 17th Jan 2017

    I have been using this product for my two rope horses. We have seen improvements in their overall health and they are calmer.

  • 5
    He actually will eat it!

    Posted by Susan on 4th Apr 2014

    I was at my wits’ end trying to find a pelleted supplement for my picky pony that would balance our high calcium grass hay. This is the only product that had enough phosphorus to do the job that also was able to supply the magnesium and iodine that we also need in the Northeast. Even better that that -- he actually will eat it!

  • 5
    This is a great product

    Posted by Jeff on 10th Jan 2013

    I have owned horses for the last 60 years. I am a retired race horse trainer and now I do cutting. This is a great product I use for my performance horse as well as my young horses. The yearlings that i have started on these vitamins are the best crop so far in the last 10 years. Just ordered another 50lbs!

  • 4
    Very happy with the results

    Posted by Charles on 18th Dec 2012

    i have been using this product for years and i’m very happy with the results. i breed spotted drafts and i use mare ’ foal from MVP for pregnant and lactating mares and their foals till they’re yearlings when i switch them over to this product. i would have rated this a five but i really have nothing to compare it with as all my yearlings up to three year olds plus my stallion have always been given mega-mag and i’m certainly happy with the results. on top of the results it is probably one of the cheaper additives on the market and since i buy the largest quantity my savings is maximized.