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Weight-Loss Trial Results
SafeChoice Special Care
®
Keep the muscle, lose the fat.
OBJECTIVE
Demonstrate weight loss of overweight horses by
reducing body fat to target body condition score
(BCS) in a period of 6 weeks.
DATA SUMMARY TABLES
Baseline
6 weeks
Difference
% Change
CHANGES IN BODY WEIGHT (AVG.)
1313.6 (lb.)
1247.9 (lb.)
-65.7 (lb.)
5.0%*
CHANGES IN BODY CONDITION SCORE (AVG.)
6.7
5.9
-0.8
12.8%
CHANGES IN CRESTY NECK SCORE (AVG.)**
2.8
1.9
-0.9
31.9%
* Average rate of weight loss was approximately 11 lb. per week. Approximately 1/4 decrease in BCS weight equivalent, per week.
** Reference: Carter et al., 2009. Apparent adiposity assessed by standardized scoring systems and morphometric measurements in horses
and ponies. Vet J. Feb;179(2):204-10.
KEY FINDINGS
Horses demonstrated a safe rate of weight loss during
this 6 week trial with measured intake.
No metabolic disturbances were experienced through
the duration of this trial.
Data from this research suggests that body weight
decreases were due to decline in fat mass, not lean
muscle mass.
No change in loin muscle depth measurements
concurrent with decreases in % body fat suggest horses
maintained lean tissue mass while decreasing fat stores.
All horses demonstrated decreases in Crest Neck Score
(CNS). After 6 weeks, 6 out of 7 horses had subjective
CNS under 3, so would not be considered “cresty.”
ABOUT LOIN MUSCLE DEPTH
Largest muscle in horse’s back.
Runs along the top-line on either side of
the spine. (Fig. 1a)
Supports horse’s trunk & distributes propulsion
from hind-end
Ultrasound is a useful tool to image this muscle. (Fig. 1b)
Figure 1a. Graphical marking of
where the LD muscle is on the horse.
Figure 1b. Ultrasound image displays
the cross section of a loin muscle in a
mature horse. Arrow indicates the depth
measurement (cm) of the muscle.
References Figure 1 and Figure 2: Frandson, R. D. and T. L. Spurgeon. 1992. Anatomy and physiology and
farm animals 5th edition, Editor Cann, C., Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, USA, pp.
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BEFORE & AFTER
Kelly Day 0
Kelly Day 42
Kelly Day 0
Kelly Day 42
Butters Day 0
Butters Day 42
Butters Day 0
Butters Day 42
Hero Day 0
Hero Day 42
Hero Day 0
Hero Day 42
CONCLUSION
Overweight horses fed SafeChoice® Special Care at the recommended feeding rate,
showed significant decreases in body weight through the loss of body fat, while
maintaining lean muscle mass. The results of this research demonstrates that
when fed a diet designed for Easy Keepers, horses can safely and effectively
drop fat while maintaining muscle mass.
SMARTGRAIN FORMULATION
TM
Amino acid model supports muscle
development and maintenance.
Controlled starch to reduce the risk
of metabolic concerns.
Prebiotics and probiotics support
nutrient absorption.
Consistent nutrients in every bag.
Organic trace minerals support immune
system strength.
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