Buckeye Nutrition
Senior Pelleted Nutritional Information
Guaranteed Analysis
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein, Min. | 12.00% |
| Lysine, Min. | 0.55% |
| Methionine, Min. | 0.19% |
| Threonine, Min. | 0.42% |
| Crude Fat, Min. | 5.00% |
| Crude Fiber, Max. | 20.00% |
| NSC*, Max. | 16.20% |
| Calcium, Min. | 0.80% |
| Calcium, Max. | 1.30% |
| Phosphorus, Min. | 0.65% |
| Potassium, Min. | 0.80% |
| Copper, Min. | 25 ppm |
| Selenium, Min. | 0.30 ppm |
| Zinc, Min. | 70 ppm |
| Vitamin A, Min. | 2000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D, Min. | 200 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E, Min. | 120 IU/lb |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acid, Min. | 2.67% |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acid, Min. | 0.31% |
*Not recognized by AAFCO as an essential nutrient
Ingredients
Wheat Middlings, Soy Hulls, Oat Mill By-Product, Maize Distillers Dried Grains, Heat Processed Soybeans, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Vegetable Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Phosphate, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Magnesium Oxide, Vitamin A Supplement, Selenium Yeast, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Rice Hulls, Manganous Oxide, Niacin Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Sulfate, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide.
Features and Benefits
| Feature | Benefit | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A complete feed, comprised of soft pellets | Allows horses with no or poor teeth, and have difficulty eating hay a nutritional meal to keep in good condition | ||
| Fortified with Gro 'n Win® technology | Supplies essential vitamins and chelated minerals along with amino acids for superior protein quailty to help maintain muscle and bone integrity | ||
| Recommended for use with horses in old age or with bad teeth, 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 | ||
| Inreased 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 untilized 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 haircoa | ||
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 Mature Horses: The following chart is the
amount of Senior Pellet 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 | 5.5 - 12.5 (8) | 7.0 - 14.0 (8) | 9.0 - 16.0 (10) |
| Less than 30 minutes | 9.0 - 12.5 (9) | 10.5 - 17.5 (10) | 12.5 - 19.5 (14) |
| 30 - 60 minutes | 10.5 - 14.0 (12) | 14.0 - 21.0 (13) | 17.5 - 24.5 (16) |
For Senior Horses: The following chart is the amount of
Senior Pellet to feed in pounds/day showing
minimum & maximum when fed as a complete feed*
| 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 | 7.5 - 12.5 | 10.0 - 20.0 | 12.5 - 22.5 |
| Less than 30 minutes | 12.5 - 17.5 | 15.0 - 25.0 | 17.5 - 27.5 |
| 30 - 60 minutes | 15.0 - 20.0 | 20.0 - 30.0 | 25.0 - 35.0 |
If the horse is having problems chewing or swallowing, water may be
added to make a mash. Feed as a complete feed* if the horse
has difficulty maintaining bodyweight or not shedding their hair
coat like they did when younger.
*All complete feeds should be fed 4 times/day
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
