FURNEYS BIG HEAD COMPOUND SUPPLEMENT 20KG VBBHC20
- Suitable for
- Equine
Furneys Vets Bone & Big Head Compound is a palatable, flavoursome blend of calcium sources readily available to the horses blood stream. It is a combination of chelates, proteinates and compounds that replace the calcium that is not available from subtropical grasses such as Kikuyu, Setaria, Buffel, Pangola, Green Panic & Pigweed.
Does Your Horse Have Big Head Symptoms can include swollen head, staggering gait, dull coat, shifting lameness, bunny-hop canter, twitching muscles in both legs and face. Big head is a calcium deficiency disease induced by a diet with a persistent lack in calcium, excess in phosphorus and/or imbalance to phosphorus ratio.
Horses can store calcium and phosphorous in their bones when grazing in normal pastures or when supplemented with grains or commercially prepared feeds. These pastures, grains and feeds provide calcium and phosphorous along with the nutrients required for the usual activities of a horse.
However, horses that graze in pastures dominated by subtropical species such as Kikuyu, Buffel, Pangola, Green Panic and Pigweed can suffer from a calcium inbalance. Horses require a ratio of 2:1 calcium to phosphorous in their diet. These studies revealed that subtropical grasses contain Oxalic Acid in the leaves and stems and when horses graze continuously, Oxalic poisoning can occur.
Ingredients:
Salt, Lime, Calcium Carbonate, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Molasses, Corn, Magnesium Oxide, Agricure Horse Premix, MHA Calcium, Red Oxide and Flavouring.
Feeding Guide:
Furneys Vet Bone and Big Head should be fed in the paddock ad lib.
On Improved Pastures:
Weanlings, Yearlings & Ponies: 25g a day
Pregnant/Lactating Mares & Mature Horses: 50g a day
At Risk Horses:
Weanlings, Yearlings & Ponies: 50g a day
Pregnant/Lactating Mares & Mature Horses: 100g a day
Common Questions
What is Big Head and what causes it?
Big Head is a calcium deficiency disease that develops when a horse's diet lacks sufficient calcium, has excess phosphorus, or an imbalance between the two. Symptoms can include a swollen head, staggering gait, dull coat, shifting lameness, bunny-hop canter, and twitching muscles in the legs and face.
Why do horses grazing subtropical grasses need this supplement?
Subtropical grasses like Kikuyu, Setaria, Buffel, Pangola, Green Panic & Pigweed contain oxalic acid in their leaves and stems. When horses graze continuously on these pastures, they can suffer from a calcium imbalance and oxalic acid poisoning. Furneys Big Head Compound replaces the calcium that isn't readily available from these grass types, helping maintain the correct calcium to phosphorus ratio your horse needs.
How much should I feed and how do I give it?
Furneys Vet Bone and Big Head should be fed in the paddock ad lib (freely available). The daily amount depends on your horse's situation: on improved pastures, weanlings, yearlings & ponies need one rate, while pregnant/lactating mares & mature horses need another. At-risk horses grazing subtropical grasses need higher amounts. Check the feeding guide on the bag for the exact rates for your horse's age and circumstances.
What's in this supplement?
Furneys Big Head Compound is a palatable blend of calcium sources including salt, lime, calcium carbonate, di-calcium phosphate, molasses, corn, magnesium oxide, Agricure Horse Premix, MHA Calcium, red oxide and flavouring. It's designed to be readily absorbed by your horse's bloodstream.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.