Indeterminate nodules are the only type found in Caesalpiniodeae and Mimosoideae and the most common type in Papilionoideae (Sprent, 2001; p. 32). As a result of the variety of ways the plant is infected by rhizobia, there are different types of nodules.
Minerals are inorganic nutrients that are needed in relatively small quantities by the horse. The essential major minerals are calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, chloride, potassium and sulfur. The essential trace minerals needed are iron, zinc, copper, selenium, manganese, iodine, and cobalt.
Via-Calm is for horses that may benefit from or require these nutritional components prior to a stressful situation such as training or a competitive event, or where supplementation may prevent a dietary deficiency. 1000 mg l-tryptophan, 500 mg thiamine, 227 mg calcium, and 142 mg magnesium per 1 oz. (Please check competition rules regarding the use of tryptophan.) Feed 1/2 to 1 oz. per 1000 lbs. daily. May feed up to 2 oz. just prior to event.