{"id":8794,"date":"2023-04-22T15:19:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T13:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hartog.eu\/?post_type=articles&p=8794"},"modified":"2024-07-19T10:27:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T08:27:50","slug":"boosting-rabbit-health-with-fiber-rich-lucerne","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/hartog.eu\/en\/articles\/boosting-rabbit-health-with-fiber-rich-lucerne\/","title":{"rendered":"Boosting Rabbit Health with Fiber-Rich Lucerne"},"content":{"rendered":"

The fiber-<\/span>rich<\/span> lucerne<\/span> has a <\/span>positive<\/span> effect on <\/span>the<\/span> digestive<\/span> system of a rabbit. <\/span>Rabbits<\/span> suffering<\/span> from<\/span> bowel<\/span> problems<\/span> such<\/span> as <\/span>diarrhoea<\/span> or <\/span>cramps<\/span> benefit <\/span>from<\/span> a <\/span>ration<\/span> of <\/span>roughage<\/span> such<\/span> as Compact Gras <\/a><\/span>and<\/span> Hay <\/span>with<\/span> Lucerne<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lucerne<\/span> is <\/span>rich<\/span> in <\/span>naturally-formed<\/span> vitamins<\/span>, <\/span>minerals<\/span> and<\/span> trace<\/span> elements<\/span>. <\/span>With<\/span> lucerne<\/span> in <\/span>the<\/span> ration<\/span>, <\/span>the<\/span> quality<\/span> of <\/span>the<\/span> ration<\/span> is <\/span>improved<\/span>, <\/span>which<\/span> means <\/span>that<\/span> less<\/span> concentrated<\/span> feed <\/span>can<\/span> be<\/span> used for your rabbit<\/span>. The high feed <\/span>value<\/span> and<\/span> fiber-<\/span>rich<\/span> structure<\/span> promotes<\/span> intestinal<\/span> activity<\/span> and<\/span> improves<\/span> the<\/span> balance<\/span> in <\/span>the<\/span> intestinal<\/span> flora. <\/span>Lucerne<\/span> helps<\/span> prevent<\/span> infections<\/span> and<\/span> problems<\/span> with<\/span> the<\/span> immune system.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lucerne<\/span> supports <\/span>natural<\/span> teeth<\/span> wear<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Hartog Lucerne-mix<\/a> is used primarily for young and nourishing rabbits. The lucerne has a high protein and calcium percentage and supports young animals during the growth and development of muscles, bones and joints. Due to its high quality and taste, it is quickly absorbed by the young animals. After 5 to 7 months, it is slowly switched to Compact Gras or Hay<\/a>. The Lucerne mix contains a mixture of Melasse and vegetable oil, which is an excellent source of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, for healthy rabbit skin and fur.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Lucerne<\/span><\/a>-mix has a high calcium content <\/span>and<\/span> contains<\/span> folic<\/span> acid, <\/span>carotene<\/span> and<\/span> essential<\/span> vitamins<\/span> for<\/span> fertility<\/span>. In <\/span>the<\/span> period<\/span> of <\/span>gestation<\/span> and<\/span> lactation<\/span>, <\/span>the<\/span> calcium \/<\/span> phosphorus<\/span> ratio is <\/span>essential<\/span> for<\/span> the<\/span> condition<\/span> of <\/span>the<\/span> rabbit<\/span> and<\/span> the<\/span> bone<\/span> formation<\/span> of <\/span>the<\/span> unborn<\/span> child<\/span>. The high calcium content (3 <\/span>times<\/span> as high as <\/span>hay<\/span>) <\/span>and<\/span> the<\/span> essential<\/span> amino<\/span> acids<\/span> in <\/span>the<\/span> Lucerne<\/span> mix <\/span><\/a>contribute<\/span> to<\/span> the<\/span> optimal<\/span> development of <\/span>the<\/span> bone<\/span> and<\/span> muscular<\/span> system.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fully<\/span> digestible<\/span> proteins<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Proteins in (pre-dry) pit and hay arising from plastic fertilization are often poorly digestible and can cause adverse effects, such as cramps and diarrhea. In the case of lucerne (butterfly-flowered), rodent bacteria bind the nitrogen out of the air, resulting in an amino acid pattern that provides completely digestible proteins. In addition, the artificial drying process of lucerne plays a major role in protein digestion. Due to the short heating, proteins are partly broken down so that they can be more easily absorbed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to the high calcium content, lucerne is recommended only in small amounts in an adult rabbit and rodent.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Roughage<\/span> for<\/span> rabbits<\/span> and<\/span> rodents<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Rabbits<\/span> and<\/span> rodents<\/span> have a <\/span>relatively<\/span> big large <\/span>and<\/span> blind <\/span>intestine<\/span>. <\/span>To<\/span> make <\/span>their<\/span> intestines<\/span> work<\/span> well, <\/span>rabbits<\/span> need<\/span> a lot of <\/span>roughage<\/span>. For <\/span>example<\/span>, <\/span>Hartog’s<\/span> artificially<\/span> dried<\/span> grass<\/span>. <\/span>This<\/span> grass<\/span> has a <\/span>good<\/span> and<\/span> constant <\/span>quality<\/span>, is <\/span>very<\/span> fiber <\/span>rich<\/span>, does <\/span>not<\/span> contain<\/span> fungi <\/span>and<\/span> bacteria<\/span> and<\/span> smells<\/span> delicious<\/span> &\u00a0 <\/span>fresh<\/span>. <\/span>Roughage<\/span> can<\/span> be<\/span> eaten<\/span> in <\/span>unlimited<\/span> quantities<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rabbits<\/span> have a <\/span>very<\/span> sensitive<\/span> digestion<\/span>. In <\/span>certain<\/span> situations<\/span>, <\/span>such<\/span> as <\/span>pain<\/span>, stress or <\/span>during<\/span> cure, <\/span>rabbits<\/span> are <\/span>less<\/span> likely<\/span> to<\/span> eat<\/span> and<\/span> this<\/span> causes<\/span> a <\/span>delayed<\/span> intestinal<\/span> effect. <\/span>This<\/span> results<\/span> in “gas” in <\/span>the<\/span> intestine<\/span>, <\/span>which<\/span> is <\/span>very<\/span> painful<\/span> to<\/span> the<\/span> animal<\/span> and<\/span> it<\/span> stops<\/span> eating<\/span>. It is important <\/span>to<\/span> avoid<\/span> stress <\/span>and<\/span> pain<\/span> and<\/span> offer <\/span>the<\/span> animal<\/span> unlimited<\/span> roughage<\/span> to<\/span> reduce<\/span> gas <\/span>formation<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>Don’t<\/span> give<\/span> too<\/span> much<\/span> rabbit<\/span> feed, <\/span>because<\/span> then<\/span> not<\/span> enough<\/span> roughage<\/span> is <\/span>eaten<\/span>!\u201d<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Prevent<\/span> problems<\/span> such<\/span> as “<\/span>elephant<\/span> teeth<\/span>“. A <\/span>rabbit’s<\/span> teeth<\/span> always<\/span> grow<\/span>. <\/span>If<\/span> the<\/span> front <\/span>teeth<\/span> are <\/span>not<\/span> properly<\/span> laid<\/span> out or <\/span>damaged<\/span>, <\/span>this<\/span> skew<\/span> grows<\/span>. <\/span>They<\/span> will<\/span> not<\/span> hit <\/span>the<\/span> opposite<\/span> front <\/span>teeth<\/span> and<\/span> become<\/span> too<\/span> long. A <\/span>healthy<\/span> rabbit<\/span> will<\/span> trim <\/span>its<\/span> front <\/span>teeth<\/span> by<\/span> eating<\/span> fiber-<\/span>rich<\/span> products<\/span>, <\/span>such<\/span> as <\/span>grass<\/span>, <\/span>hay<\/span> and<\/span> leafy<\/span> vegetables<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Rabbit<\/span> feed<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

In <\/span>addition<\/span> to<\/span> roughage<\/span> you<\/span> can<\/span> give<\/span> about<\/span> 20 grams of <\/span>rabbit<\/span> feed per kilogram of body <\/span>weight<\/span> to<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>the<\/span> rabbit<\/span> (pellets or <\/span>cereal<\/span> mix). <\/span>If<\/span> rabbits<\/span> eat<\/span> too<\/span> much<\/span> rabbit<\/span> food, <\/span>they<\/span> get <\/span>too<\/span> much<\/span> energy <\/span>and<\/span> become<\/span> too<\/span> fat. As a <\/span>result<\/span>, <\/span>the<\/span> rabbit<\/span> will<\/span> eat<\/span> fewer<\/span> nutrients<\/span>. <\/span>This<\/span> eating<\/span> through<\/span> the<\/span> small <\/span>intestines<\/span>, <\/span>called<\/span> coecotrophy<\/span>, is <\/span>especially<\/span> important <\/span>for<\/span> the<\/span> uptake<\/span> of <\/span>Vitamin<\/span> B.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Hartog Compact Grass<\/h2>\n
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With<\/span> a <\/span>size<\/span> of 50 x 30 x 30 cm per <\/span>bale<\/span>, <\/span>your<\/span> required<\/span> storage <\/span>space<\/span> becomes<\/span> hugely<\/span> limited<\/span>. The <\/span>bale<\/span> is <\/span>provided<\/span> with<\/span> a <\/span>foil<\/span> so<\/span> that<\/span> your<\/span> storage <\/span>space<\/span> stays<\/span> clean <\/span>and<\/span> the<\/span> product is <\/span>protected<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n