Kohnke's Own Cal-Xtra 5kg
- Suitable for
- Horses
Kohnke's Own Cal-XTRA is formulated for horses grazing on oxalate-rich pastures. It supplies calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, and includes vitamins A and D3.
Oxalates consumed by horses from the grass bind to calcium released in the small intestine. Kohnke's Own names tropical and subtropical grasses such as setaria, para, buffel, pangola, kikuya, couch grass and green panic.
Supplementation
Each scoopful of Cal-XTRA provides 60 grams.
Horses at rest: 60 grams daily when grazing tropical grass pastures during slow growth periods; 120 grams daily during rapid growth periods or high oxalate pastures.
Working horses: 80 grams per day during slow growth periods; 150 grams per day during periods of rapid growth.
For ponies, provide half these amounts.
Easy to mix into all types of feeds, wet or dry.
Cal-XTRA does not swab or contain banned substances and does not contravene the Rules of Racing or FEI Competition.
Pack size: 5 kg bucket.
Common Questions
What is Cal-XTRA?
A Kohnke's Own supplement formulated for horses grazing on oxalate-rich pastures. It supplies calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, and includes vitamins A and D3.
Why is it used for horses on tropical grasses?
Kohnke's Own states that oxalates consumed by horses from the grass bind to calcium released in the small intestine. It names tropical and subtropical grasses such as setaria, para, buffel, pangola, kikuya, couch grass and green panic.
How much do I feed?
Each scoopful provides 60 grams. Horses at rest: 60 grams daily during slow growth periods, 120 grams daily during rapid growth periods or high oxalate pastures. Working horses: 80 grams per day during slow growth periods, 150 grams per day during periods of rapid growth. For ponies, provide half these amounts.
Is it suitable for competition horses?
Kohnke's Own states Cal-XTRA does not swab or contain banned substances and does not contravene the Rules of Racing or FEI Competition.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout.
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.