{"product_id":"olssons-equine-calcium-1855-plus","title":"OLSSONS EQUINE CALCIUM 18.55% PLUS 20KG SALT LICK BLOCK OLS2730","description":"\u003cp id=\"c1-id-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eA chelated calcium \u0026amp; vitamin D supplement to combat calcium deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-15\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eDuring periods of dietary calcium deficiency, calcium is mobilised from the bone to keep blood calcium levels normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eWhen a dietary calcium deficiency occurs for prolonged periods of time the calcium mobilised from the bone is replaced by fibrous tissue, resulting in weak bones and a Big Head appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-17\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eThis is most commonly seen in horses grazing tropical grasses such as kikuyu, buffel, setaria, green panic, para grass, pangola grass, guinea grass, signal grass and purple pigeon grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-18\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eThese grasses contain substances called oxalates that bind up calcium, making it unavailable for absorption through the bowel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-19\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eHorses eating moderate to high amounts of high phosphorous feeds like cereal grains can also have a calcium blocking effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eFeeding Instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-21\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eIntake is recommendation only, higher intakes are normally the result of mineral deficiencies.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-22\"\u003eFeed rates are also dependent on pasture conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-23\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eHorses:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-29\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e50-100g per head per day\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-25\"\u003eFeed on an ad-lib basis whenever offending grasses are accessible. Suitable for all types of horses. For best results feed with Olsson’s Biochar.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-26\"\u003eAvoid contact with skin and eyes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-31\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eTypical Analysis:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eBypass Protein 10%; Salt (NaCl) 17%; Molasses 5%; Calcium (Ca) 17.3%; Phosphorus (P) 1.26%; Copper (Cu) 150mg\/kg;  Sulphur (S) 0.018%; Vitamin D 500 IU\/kg; Magnesium (Mg) 220mg\/kg; Selenium (Se) 20mg\/kg; Methionine 720mg\/kg\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-28\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TGRM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47844651008242,"sku":"OLS2730","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/0528\/5106\/files\/OLS2730.jpg?v=1760599152","url":"https:\/\/tgrm.com.au\/products\/olssons-equine-calcium-1855-plus","provider":"Tom Grady Rural Merchandise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}