Buckeye Nutrition
Senior GC Nutritional Information
Guaranteed Analysis
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein, Min. | 13.00% |
| Lysine, Min. | 0.70% |
| Methionine, Min. | 0.20% |
| Threonine, Min. | 0.46% |
| Crude Fat, Min. | 6.00% |
| Crude Fiber, Max. | 15.00% |
| NSC*, Max. | 21.00% |
| Calcium, Min. | 0.50% |
| Calcium, Max. | 1.00% |
| Phosphorus, Min. | 0.45% |
| Potassium, Min. | 0.90% |
| Magnesium, Min. | 0.25% |
| Copper, Min. | 40 ppm |
| Zinc, Min. | 120 ppm |
| Selenium, Min. | 0.60 ppm |
| Vitamin A, Min. | 4000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D, Min. | 400 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E, Min. | 200 IU/lb |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acid, Min. | 3.20% |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acid, Min. | 0.45% |
| *Glucosamine, Min. | 1000 mg/lb |
| *MSM, Min. | 550 mg/lb |
*Not recognized by AAFCO as an essential nutrient
Ingredients
Wheat Middlings, Soybean Hulls, Oat Mill By-Product, Heat Processed Soybeans, Ground Corn, Dried Beet Pulp, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Flaxseed, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, Cane Molasses, Soybean Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Magnesium Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Cobalt Sulfate, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Calcium Iodate, Selenium Yeast, Sodium Selenite, Yeast Culture, Vegetable Fat Product (Feed Grade), Lecithin, Glycerin, Phosphoric Acid, Proprionic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sulfuric Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B-12, Choline Chloride, Natural and Artificial Flavor, D-Glucosamine Hydrochloride, MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Chondroitin Sulfate (Shark).
Features and Benefits
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Contains glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM | Helps support joint health in your horse |
| Fortified with Gro 'n Win® technology | Supplies essential vitamins and chelated minerals along with amino acids for superior protein quality to help maintain muscle and bone integrity |
| Recommended for use with horses in old age, Cushings, obesity, insulin-resitance, laminitis, colic, and heaves. | Provides essential nutrients without providing excessive energy or starch |
| Low starch and sugar | Can be fed to horses with metabolic problems |
| Increased fiber content | Highly digestible and promotes healthy hindgut |
| Increased levels of lysine, threonine, and methionine | Building blocks for muscle development and maintenance for strong top-line consistency |
| Contains Omega 6 and 3 fatty acids | Reduces inflammation and promotes membrane integrity |
| Added chelated minerals, yeast culture, and balanced amino acids | Allows for increased bioavailability and readily unitized by the body to optimize health and performance |
| Added vitamin E and selenium | Supports the horse's immune function |
| Heat processed soybeans and added oils | Promotes healthy skin and shiny haircoat |
Feeding Directions
Feed at regular times, at least twice daily with three daily
feedings preferred. Feed according to the amounts shown below which
are based on the weight of your horse and their level of
work.
For Senior Horses: The following chart is the amount of
Senior GC to feed in pounds/day showing minimum
and maximum with the minimum lbs of hay per day shown (in
parenthesis).
| Weight of Mature Horse (lbs.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Daily Work | 660 - 880 MIN - MAX (Hay) |
880 - 1100 MIN - MAX (Hay) |
1100 - 1320 MIN - MAX (Hay) |
| Idle/Inactive | 3.5 - 4.5 (8) | 4.5 - 6.0 (8) | 5.5 - 7.0 (10) |
| Less than 30 minutes | 4.0 - 5.5 (9) | 5.0 - 6.5 (10) | 6.0 - 8.0 (14) |
| 30 - 60 minutes | 4.5 - 6.0 (12) | 6.0 - 7.5 (13) | 7.0 - 9.0 (16) |
PROVIDE FREE CHOICE, ESPECIALLY IF FEEDING LESS THAN
RECOMMENDED LEVELS:
1- BUCKEYE® Harvest Salt
2- BUCKEYE® Grass Plus® Mineral & Vitamin Mix - with
grass or mixed hay
or - BUCKEYE® Alfa Plus® Mineral & Vitamin Mix
- with alfalfa hay
