Overview M
Maintenance requirements
Maintenance requirements represent the body's basic requirement for nutrients to maintain vital functions.
Mannan-oligosaccharides and ß-glucans
Brewer's yeast cell walls (MOS) support the natural function of the immune system and gut.
Menadione
Menadione is the chemical name of synthetically produced vitamin K3. It is essential for blood clotting and in bone metabolism.
Metabolic disorder
In horses, the term metabolic disorder is often used colloquially to describe conditions or metabolic derangements relating to intolerance of sugar and grain.
Metabolic disorder
Horses with metabolic disorders such as EMS, PPID or PSSM should receive as little sugar and starch as possible.
Metabolisable energy
Metabolisable energy (ME) describes the part of the energy in a feed that is actually available to the animal for performance.
Metabolism
Metabolism is the total sum of all chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to sustain life – not just in horses.
Methionine
Methionine is a sulphur-containing, essential amino acid. It is particularly important for protein synthesis and as a sulphur source, and therefore for skin, hooves and hair, among other things.
Microbes
Microbes are microorganisms that live on and in the horse’s body. Without the beneficial microbes in the colon, horses could not survive.
Milk thistle
Milk thistle is often referred to as the “liver plant” and is also highly valued in horse feeding.
Minerals
Minerals such as calcium, iron and magnesium are vital, as they perform many functions in the body.
Molasses allergy
In horses, metabolic problems associated with intolerance to sugar and grain are sometimes colloquially referred to as a molasses allergy.
Monocalcium Phosphate
Monocalcium phosphate is an easily digestible source of phosphorous. It helps to balance a calcium excess or phosphorous deficiency.
Montmorillonite
Montmorillonite is a natural clay mineral that binds toxins and allergens in the gut. It is also used against diarrhoea.
MSM
MSM is a natural sulphur compound that is particularly good for the airways, but also for the joints and skin.
Muscle Integrity Myopathy
Muscle Integrity Myopathy, abbreviated to MIM, is sometimes used in Germany as a synonym for PSSM2.
Muscle metabolism
The main function of muscle metabolism is to provide energy for strength and movement.