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29/05/2026

26/05/2026

Did you know Volatile fatty acids (VFAs) from quality fibre can supply up to 70% of the daily energy needs of a mature horse? Here's why it's such a good energy source...

🌿Horses evolved grazing pasture for 16-18 hours a day and their digestive system is engineered to process that fibre, converting it into energy through fermentation.

🌿When fibre reaches the hindgut, billions of beneficial microbes ferment it and produce volatile fatty acids (VFAs), which are absorbed and used as energy.

🌿The VFAs produced from fibre fermentation (acetate, propionate and butyrate) each play important roles in the horse’s body, providing slow-release energy, supporting glucose production and even helping maintain healthy hindgut cells.

🌿Fibre fermentation doesn't just produce VFA's, it also produces important nutrients like B group vitamins (including biotin) and vitamin K.

🌿The more quality fibre they eat, the stronger their gut microbiome gets, which means more fermentation, more VFA production, and more usable nutrients from every bite.

𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗲𝘀 = 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗙𝗔𝘀 = 𝗩𝗙𝗔𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲

QUALITY MATTERS!
🏆Quality fibre sources are highly digestible and more efficiently fermented by microbes to produce a greater amount of nutrients. These include quality pasture and hay, lupin hulls, beet pulp and soy hulls.

👎Poor quality sources are high in indigestible fibre or lignin, which microbes can't break down and extract nutrients from. Examples include overly mature or stalky hays or pastures.

⚡Other energy sources matter too:
Starches, sugars and fats also play important roles in fuelling different metabolic pathways. Depending on your horse’s workload, condition, life stage and energy demands, these energy sources can help support performance, rapid energy availability, weight gain and athletic output, but should always be added to suit your individual horse's needs.

If you're looking for additional quality fibre, try adding Lupin Fibre Cubes or Lupin Fibre Boost to your horse's diet.

25/05/2026

NEW at Stockfeed West Sawyers Valley

Mt Barker Premi‑Yum Free Range Chicken Mince – 2kg
Fresh in and already getting attention.
Mt Barker’s Premi‑Yum Free Range Chicken Mince is a premium, single‑protein option made from WA‑grown free‑range chicken — ideal for dogs who deserve the good stuff.

✔ Free‑range Mt Barker chicken
✔ No fillers, no artificial nasties
✔ Great for raw feeders or boosting kibble meals
✔ Value‑packed 2kg bag
✔ Locally produced, high‑quality nutrition

Available now at Stockfeed West Sawyers Valley.
Grab a bag on your next visit and treat your dog to something better.

22/05/2026

🌾 Fresh Hay Rolls In Stock!
We’ve got Rhodes 4ft Rolls with 5% Lucerne — perfect everyday roughage with a little extra palatability — plus Lucerne 4ft Rolls for animals needing more condition or higher energy.

✔ Low‑sugar, high‑fibre Rhodes
✔ Protein‑rich Lucerne for performance or weight gain
✔ Great quality, great value

Available now at Stockfeed West Sawyers Valley.

20/05/2026

19/05/2026

STOP FEEDING THE GROUND. 🌾💩

Ever looked at the “evidence” in the paddock or yard and thought…
“Hang on… I swear I just fed you that.” 😅

Here’s the simple truth:
✅ Cracked grains = more “goodness” exposed and easier digestability
✅ Whole grains = slower release and good for ruminants

So it’s not about which is best…
It’s about feeding in a way that helps your animals actually USE the grain — not decorate the dirt with it.

Want help choosing the right option for your animals?
Pop into your local stockist (or click the link in the comments)

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