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Research Trial Results for
SafeChoice Perform
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14% Protein & 9% Fat
Objective
Evaluate, quantify and document changes in lean muscle tissue
body condition and other benefits of our new SafeChoice® Perform
product in horses currently on a sub-optimal nutrition program.
Data Collected
Several assessments and measurements pertaining to body condition
were conducted by an equine veterinarian in order to document and
quantify changes throughout the course of the trial.
• Body weight (lbs)
•Ultrasound measurements by Equine Veterinarian
•% body fat estimate (Ultrasound; Westervelt equation)
• Body Condition Score (BCS; Henneke et al., 1983)
•Loin Muscle Depth (Longissimus Dorsi; cm)
• Photographs were taken to document visual changes in body condition
Trial Specifics
• Trial duration ~ 13 wks (96 day trial)
• All horses were switched from a sub-optimal nutrition program to SafeChoice Perform.
• Upon transitioning feeds and throughout the trial there was no incidence of colic or other digestive upset.
• All horses received a moderate quality mixed grass hay fed at 1.2 – 2.1% of target body weight throughout the trial.
• Horses were turned out in a dry lot for 2 – 3 hours per day for free exercise. No training regimen was in place.
• Housed indoor stalls; regular farrier, vaccination, dental & deworming care
Before & After
Flirt’s ultrasound measurements calculated
a 17 % increase in loin muscle depth over
an 84 day period.
Flirt Day 0
Flirt Day 34
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Data Summary Table
Average Starting
Body Weight (lbs)
Starting BCS
(change from baseline)
Average
Change BCS
(change from baseline)
Average Change
Loin Muscle Depth
(change from baseline)
(change from baseline)
Average Change
Body Weight
Average Change
% Body Fat
Below 5.0 (4 horses)
Goal: gain weight
and muscle
1074.3
7.5% increase
21.1% increase
9.3% increase
21.7% increase
Ideal 5.0 - 5.5 (5 horses)
Goal: maintain, gain
muscle
1124.8
2.1% increase
8.1% increase
8.0% increase
4.8% increase
Above 5.5 (3 horses)
Goal: lose/maintain
wt; maintain/increase
muscle
1140.0
0.3% increase
9.6% increase
4.3% increase
3.8% increase
Take Home Message
Horses transitioned to SafeChoice Perform demonstrated not only a healthy rate of weight gain, but more
importantly exceptional lean tissue deposition trends. This data supports the effectiveness of the unique amino
acid model and fat/fiber design in SafeChoice Perform.
SmartGrain Formulation
TM
• Amino acid model supports muscle
• Controlled starch to reduce the risk
and probiotics support
• Prebiotics
nutrients in every bag
• Consistent
development and maintenance.
nutrient absorption.
of metabolic concerns.
trace minerals support
• Organic
immune system strength.
Visual Examples
Polly Day 0
Polly Day 96
Polly Day 0
Polly Day 96
Polly’s ultrasound measurements calculated a 9.2% increase in loin muscle depth over a 96 day period.
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No adverse effects on horse performance or incidence of gastrointestinal upset were noted by management or supervising veterinarian when switched from an analogous feed to SafeChoice Perform and throughout the trial.
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