{"title":"Benchmark Feed","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"benchmark-super-fibre-mash","title":"Benchmark Super Fibre Mash","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy Benchmark Super Fibre Mash\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBenchmark Superfibre Mash\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e is a tasty fibre source that has much to offer for all horses and ponies. The benefits of superfibres in soy hulls has been harnessed and digestive support improved with the addition of pre and pro-biotics and Melofeed™, a natural source of antioxidant. Importantly, a special mineral premix has been included to balance iron, copper \u0026amp; zinc ratios to ensure Benchmark Super Fibre Mash\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e is a safe and balanced addition to any equine diet. Being low in sugars and starch, Benchmark Super Fibre Mash\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e is safe for the laminitic and EMS horse and pony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBenchmark Superfibre Mash™ is primarily a fibre source and does not provide a full array of vitamins, minerals or amino acids. For best results use in conjunction with a complete Benchmark ration such as Benchmark Perfect Mash\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e, Cool AZ\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e, Invest\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e, Achieve\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e- Sport or Golden Oldies\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat’s so great about Super fibres?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApart from water, fibre is the most important component of a horse’s natural diet. Fibre is digested by fermentation in the horse’s hind gut or caecum, unlocking energy rich volatile fatty acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe digestion of fibre sources such as pasture, hay and chaff are about 40-60% efficient, meaning that about 40- 60% of all fibre is either not digested, or only partially digested and ultimately passes as waste in the horse’s manure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy comparison, super fibres such as the soy hulls in Benchmark Super Fibre Mash\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e are about 75-80% digestible, meaning that much less is passed as waste and importantly more nutritional benefit is gained from each kg of super fibres fed. Super fibres also stimulate fermentation, helping to protect the delicate microbiota (micro flora) balance in the hind gut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bundara Park Stockfeeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45327800860965,"sku":"","price":46.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1039\/3637\/files\/BF_SFMash.jpg?v=1688016296"},{"product_id":"benchmark-perfect-mash","title":"Benchmark Perfect Mash","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy Benchmark Perfect Mash\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBenchmark’s Nutrition team had a mission to create a new and innovative feed that would provide a balanced equine diet with high levels of essential nutrients but without relying on grains and grain bi-products. By utilising the benefits of super fibres from soy hulls the team were able to create a truly remarkable new feed that ticks the nutritional boxes for many of our equine friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighly palatable, Benchmark Perfect Mash\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e is rich in natural antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes – and importantly, despite being a great conditioning feed, it is genuinely non-heating, making it a logical choice for many horse owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSupporting Digestive Good Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn yet another innovative move, our nutritionists took advantage of the hind gut digestibility of the super fibres in \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerfect Mash\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e to deliver serious amounts of pre and pro-biotics, supporting the gut microbiome and microbiota (gut flora) population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn an industry first for Australia, we have added \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMelofeed®\u003c\/i\u003e, a natural source of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. 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Fibre is digested by fermentation in the horse’s hind gut or caecum, unlocking energy rich short chain volatile fatty acids, the horse’s natural energy source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe digestion of fibre sources such as pasture, hay and chaff are about 40-60% efficient, meaning that about 40- 60% of all fibre is either not digested, or only partially digested and ultimately passes as waste in the horse’s manure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy comparison super fibres, such as the soy hulls in the Benchmark Perfect Mash\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e are about 75-80% digestible, meaning that much less is passed as waste and importantly more nutritional benefit is gained from each kg of super fibres fed. Super fibres also stimulate fermentation, helping to protect the delicate microbiota (micro flora) balance in the hind gut. These are also the same microbes responsible for producing most of the horse’s B and K vitamins which are so vital for the healthy daily functioning of the horse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bundara Park Stockfeeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45327813968165,"sku":"","price":48.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1039\/3637\/files\/BF_PerfectMash.jpg?v=1688016228"},{"product_id":"benchmark-golden-oldies","title":"Benchmark Golden Oldies","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy Benchmark Golden Oldies\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen formulating a premium feed for older horses it is important to address the challenges of ageing by maximising feed digestibility and nutritional robustness - and wherever possible to provide support for entire body systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImportant inclusions are the correct amino acid profile and the ratio of Essential Amino Acids (EAASs) to Non-Essential Amino Acids (NEAAs). 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