GIVE YOUR BREEDING HORSES THE RANVET ADVANTAGE THIS SPRING

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“Three quarters of the breeding is in the feeding.”
— Bart Cummings, 12-time Melbourne Cup–winning trainer

Breeding season can feel overwhelming: there’s so much to get right, and the cost of getting it wrong is high. The good news? With the right Ranvet products in your feed room, you can take a lot of that stress out of your breeding program.

Protein: the foundation for healthy mares and fast-growing foals

High-quality protein — one rich in essential amino acids — is non?negotiable for breeding stock. Your mare needs it to support pregnancy and milk production, and your foal needs it to grow strong and fast.

“A deficiency of protein will do more to suppress optimum growth rate than almost any other single nutrient group.”
— Dr Percy Sykes AM, M.R.C.V.S., M.A.C.V.Sc.

Ranvet 500 Plus Stud Formula is a premium protein supplement designed specifically for stud horses. It delivers:

• A superior amino acid profile to support mare and foal
• Enhanced milk production when fed before and after foaling
• Better growth and development in foals
• Key minerals (calcium, phosphorus, copper, zinc) to help reduce skeletal issues

It comes as a tasty pellet that mixes easily into your existing feed.

Vitamins and minerals: build strong bones from day one

A balanced ration matters all year, but it’s especially critical for breeding horses. It’s not just about enough minerals — it’s about the right minerals, in the right form and ratios, so your horses can actually use them.

Ranvet Folactin Red is a top-tier mineral supplement for mares, stallions and yearlings at stud. It provides:

• All essential minerals for sound bone growth and development
• A focused blend to optimise calcium and phosphorus absorption and retention
• A palatable powder that’s easy to mix into daily hard feed

Think of Folactin Red as your insurance policy for strong, resilient skeletons.

Hoof health: support heavy mares through late pregnancy

In the last trimester, mares carry extra weight just as pasture conditions turn tough — deep mud, then hard, uneven ground as it dries. That’s a lot of pressure on hooves.

Regular farrier work is essential, but many mares also benefit from a dedicated hoof supplement to support quality hoof growth from the inside out.

Ranvet Hoof Food PELLET is an easy, no?sugar option to add straight to the feed bucket. Each daily serve provides:

• Biotin plus gelatin, sulphur, methionine, magnesium, zinc, choline and MSM
• An 8?in?1 blend that works together to promote stronger, healthier hooves

It’s a simple way to give your late?term mares the extra hoof support they need.

Not sure your feed is doing enough? Get a free diet check

Whether you’re getting ready to join or your mare is already in her final trimester, now is a great time to review your feeding program.

Send your current diet to the Ranvet Nutrition Centre for a free, personalised report from a qualified equine nutritionist: ranvet.com.au/nutrition-centre/diet-evaluation

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