What does NSC stand? Non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) is the term used to describe the sugar and starch content of the feed, ie indigestible carbohydrates. NSC was originally used to describe the sugar and starch in dairy cow feed. In recent years it has been recognized that horses do not digest high levels of sugar and starch, and that the levels in NSC horse feed were not measured.
To measure NSC, and a sample of feed is an accredited laboratory as Dairy One sent and analyzed for water-soluble carbohydrates (WSC) and starch.
NSC is the sum of WSC and strength. When horses to digest sugars and starches in the stomach and intestines and absorb glucose, they also release insulin from the pancreas to help the uptake of glucose into the cells, ie the cells more sensitive to insulin. If high NSC are fed the cells are resistant to insulin, insulin resistance, and that the horse blood glucose levels increase. Insulin resistance is associated with metabolic disorders such as laminitis, EMS, Cushing, colic. High NSC feeds (> 12% NSC) are also bind related.
In order to get the insulin sensitivity in the long term horse to stay healthy and to the strength of the connection to avoid metabolic disorders NSC levels below 12% is considered necessary. Levels above 12% can be fed, provided that the level of exercise (work) is increased, and the NSC (sugar and starch), not NSC (oil and digestible fiber) balance of energy is maintained (see Stance Equine Feeding System ).
The NSC content in the range of commercial "cool" horse feeds have been submitted for analysis Dairy One. The results show that the NSC content of less than 12% to over 40% varied.
When choosing a horse feed, it is important that you consider both the exercise level, and the entire NSC recording.
Overfeeding with feed that are> 12% NSC and working under some of the important factors that sick horse. Coolstance absorbs at least three times its own weight in water. For example, say, 1 kg CoolStance place in a bucket and add 3 liters of water. Since this product contains only small amounts of sugar and starch (NSC), you can leave it to soak for hours. Many horse owners are preparing the evening food after the morning feed. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. "Are you feeding too much NSC .... are you hurt your horse with kindness?"...
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