{"product_id":"9342878003891","title":"Ag Solutions Bone Defender Calcium Supplement - (LOCAL PICKUP ONLY)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row wpb_row section vc_row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_section_inner clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Code: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMMLSBD\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row wpb_row section vc_row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_section_inner clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-interval=\"0\" class=\"wpb_tabstabs_holder clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q_tabs horizontal left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\" id=\"tab-92ee7510-7872-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eVitamin D Top-Up Supplement to Promote Strong Healthy Bones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormulated with broad spectrum macro and trace minerals plus additional calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, MegaMin Bone Defender helps horses maintain bone strength and stay healthy and sound while grazing high-oxalate subtropical pastures. Left unsupplemented on such pastures, horses are at risk of developing severe bone demineralisation or bighead disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-getwid-icon-box has-icon-left has-text-left getwid-init\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-getwid-icon-box__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-left\"\u003eA scientifically balanced calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin D supplement to help promote strong healthy bones.\u003ci class=\"far fa-check-circle\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-getwid-icon-box has-icon-left has-text-left getwid-init\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-getwid-icon-box__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-left\"\u003eIncorporates multiple sources of calcium, including chelated calcium.\u003ci class=\"far fa-check-circle\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-getwid-icon-box has-icon-left has-text-left getwid-init\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-getwid-icon-box__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-left\"\u003eAssists in maintaining\/balancing the calcium to oxalate ratio for horses grazing subtropical pastures (setaria, buffel, kikuyu, couch etc.) where an imbalance in the calcium to oxalate ratio can lead to bighead disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe below feeding rates are for horses on pasture who are not receiving any significant amounts (less than 1 kg\/day) of supplementary hay or hard feed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMegaMin Bone Defender should be fed with the recommended dose of MegaMin Equine Enhancer or as part of a balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Pastures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Body Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e400kg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e500kg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e600kg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeanlings, Yearlings and 2YOs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e140\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate Work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy Work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e260\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePregnant Mares\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e140\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLactating Mares\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e190\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e230\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e270\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAged Horses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e140\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrazing Setaria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your Setaria is the Kazungula variety please contact us for advice and dosage rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Body Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e400kg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e500kg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e600kg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeanlings, Yearlings and 2YOs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e540\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e660\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate Work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e720\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy Work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e540\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e660\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e780\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePregnant Mares\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e540\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e660\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLactating Mares\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e570\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e690\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e810\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAged Horses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e540\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"\u003e660\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eFeed Reduction Guide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor horses given supplementary hay or hard feed, reduce MegaMin Bone Defender by the following amounts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmounts to reduce MegaMin Bone Defender by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor every 1kg of Lucerne Hay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"\u003e70g\/day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor every 1kg of Grass Hay (Low Oxalate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"\u003e25g\/day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor every 1kg of Complete Feed*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"\u003e50g\/day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Fortified with 8.5g\/kg of calcium at minimum. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x heaped scoop (in bucket) = approx 100g of MegaMin Bone Defender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mix well into feed and dampen. Ensure an adequate supply of fresh, clean drinking water and free choice plain salt are available at all times. Slowly introduce into horseís diet over 7-10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\/Administration:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1 heaped scoop (in bucket) = approx 100g of MegaMin Bone Defender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row wpb_row section vc_row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_section_inner clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"separator  transparent\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row wpb_row section vc_row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_section_inner clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes MegaMin Bone Defender so important for horses grazing high oxalate pastures?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMegaMin Bone Defender is formulated to provide enough high quality and bioavailable calcium, phosphorus and magnesium to allow horses to maintain bone strength and to stay healthy and sound when grazing high oxalate subtropical pastures.  Left unsupplemented on these pastures, horses are at risk of severe bone demineralization and Bighead Disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are the causes of Bighead?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBighead in horses can arise from an incorrect calcium to phosphorus ratio with more phosphorus in the diet than calcium and from grazing pastures containing high levels of oxalate that block calcium absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are some signs of Bighead?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinical signs of Bighead are not always the 'bighead' appearance as this is more common in young horses.  Signs can include, but are not limited to the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShifting lameness, sore bones and joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLigament and tendon injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoisy breathing, ill-thrift and a harsh coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnlarged\/swollen facial bones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRidge over nasal bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly tiring and a low tolerance for work. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are some common grasses that contain high oxalate?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffel Grass, Setaria, Kikuyu, Para Grass, Purple Pigeon, Green Panic, Pangola Grass and Signal Grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row wpb_row section vc_row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_section_inner clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_empty_space\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ag Solutions","offers":[{"title":"15kg","offer_id":30991897395284,"sku":"9342878003891","price":94.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/7034\/6068\/files\/ag-solutions-vet-feed-15kg-ag-solutions-bone-defender-calcium-supplement-30461384720468.png?v=1700702351","url":"https:\/\/gympiesaddleworld.com.au\/products\/9342878003891","provider":"Gympie Saddleworld \u0026 Country Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}