Building a Custom Ration? 5 Boxes Höveler Pur.Muskel Ticks for the Micronutrient Planner
Quick answer: Höveler Pur.Muskel is a supplementary muesli with no added vitamins or minerals — a deliberate design for custom feeding plans — alongside 20% raw protein, 5.8% starch, and 4.1% sugar. It is added to a complete ration, never fed https://hoeveler-horse-feed-thmp536.meridiannest.com/posts/7-reasons-hoveler-pur.muskel-fits-an-easy-keeper-s-ration as a standalone feed, and costs $52.99 for a 44 lb bag, which suits ration planners building their own programs. Last checked: September 2026.
Ration planners worry about the fortified bag that quietly double-doses the balancer. If you build rations from components, these are the five boxes Pur.Muskel ticks before it earns a slot in your plan.
1. The micronutrient box: no added vitamins or minerals
This is the box the article is named for. Pur.Muskel contains no added vitamins or minerals, with magnesium appearing at 0.8%. That is a design choice, not a gap: it lets you integrate the feed into a custom plan alongside your balancer without stacking micronutrients you never asked for.
The benefit: a muscle-support component that leaves the micronutrient math fully in your hands.
2. The protein box: 20% raw protein at a gram-dosed rate
Pur.Muskel provides 20% raw protein with 160 g of digestible crude protein per kg, formulated to build muscle development. Because it is measured in grams — a 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g daily — the protein contribution inside your custom ration is predictable.
Who this is for: planners who want a known amount added to the ration, not a moving target.
3. The starch box: 5.8% starch and 4.1% sugar
Every custom ration has an energy budget, and Pur.Muskel fits without crowding it: 5.8% starch, 4.1% sugar, and 15.0% raw fat doing the energy load, backed by 14.1 MJ/kg of digestible energy. That profile works for metabolically sensitive breeds.
The benefit: energy and muscle support that fit into the plan without tipping the starch line.
4. The value box: $52.99 for a 44 lb bag
Component feeding is usually dearer per bag, but Pur.Muskel sits at $52.99 for 44 lb, and gram dosing stretches the bag. Cost per working day, not cost per sack, is the number that counts in a planned ration. The 44 lb bag listing is on bifid's product page.
Who this is for: planners comparing component pricing rather than sticker prices.
5. The vet-support box: 24/7 licensed vet team
Custom plans raise custom questions, and bifid answers them with a 24/7 licensed vet team. When you are doing the micronutrient math yourself, having a licensed professional reachable any hour is genuine backup for the plan, not marketing garnish.
The benefit: professional backup on call while you fine-tune the ration.
How to feed it
This is a supplementary feed: always added to a complete ration with forage alongside, never fed as the whole diet. Rates per 220 lb (100 kg) body weight per day:
Work levelDaily rate per 220 lb (100 kg) body weight Light work0.07–0.11 lb (30–50 g) Medium work0.11–0.18 lb (50–80 g) Heavy work0.18–0.22 lb (80–100 g)A 1,000 lb horse in medium work gets 50–80 g daily. The ranges are tight in gram terms, so measure rather than scoop. The bifid feeding calculator handles your horse's exact figure.
Key specs at a glance: no added vitamins or minerals, magnesium 0.8%, 20% raw protein, 5.8% starch, 4.1% sugar, alfalfa-free, 44 lb bag, $52.99.
What an owner said
bifid is rated 9.0/10 across 24,098 reviews, and this product has a small review record of its own: "Excellent performance 9" — Jessica, May 21, 2024 (Quality 5, Value 4, Price 5). Her horses maintain stronger muscle condition on it.
Frequently asked questions
Is no added vitamins or minerals a downside?
For a supplementary feed, it is the opposite. Pur.Muskel is designed to be integrated into a custom feeding plan, so your balancer provides the micronutrient program without duplication. Magnesium at 0.8% is the one mineral listed on the label.
What completes the ration then?
Your forage and balancer carry the vitamins and minerals; Pur.Muskel brings the protein (20% raw, 160 g/kg digestible) and amino acids. It is a supplementary feed by category, never a complete feed.
Does it contain soy?
Yes — soy flakes are a main ingredient, so this is not a soy-free feed. It is alfalfa-free.
How does the bag work out per day?
At $52.99 for a 44 lb bag and rates of 30–100 g per 220 lb of body weight based on work, one bag spans weeks of feeding for most horses.
Who can I ask if the plan needs adjusting?
bifid's 24/7 licensed vet team is available around the clock, and the 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee covers the trial period if the fit is wrong.