Frequently Asked Nutrition Questions
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Why is the protein so high in GRO 'N WIN?
Horses require a specific amount of protein in grams per day. The average 1,100-pound idle horse requires about 600 grams of protein per day. Most of that protein requirement can be met with good quality forage. If fed at the recommended feeding rate of 1 ¼ pounds, GRO 'N WIN adds only 178 grams of protein to the total diet (32% crude protein x 1.25 pounds per day [0.56 kg] = 178 grams).
How long does it take to switch my horse from one feed to your feed and what are the ratios per day?
Due to the physiology of the digestive tract, horses can be sensitive to dietary changes, especially with moderate to high levels of sugar and starch. Therefore, we suggest the following schedule:
Day % Existing Feed % New Feed 1 80% existing feed 20% new feed 2 70% existing feed 30% new feed 3 60% existing feed 40% new feed 4 50% existing feed 50% new feed 5 40% existing feed 60% new feed 6 30% existing feed 70% new feed 7 20% existing feed 80% new feed 8 0% existing feed 100% new feed What is fixed formula and what does it mean to me?
Fixed formulation describes one method of horse feed manufacturing where the formulas and ingredients remain the same regardless of changing ingredient costs. What does this mean for your horse? A more consistent and quality product bag to bag.
How do I read a code date?
Code dates are listed in the Julian format. The first digit is the year and the next three digits are the day of the year. The last digit is the location. As an example, 4088D would be the 88th day of 2024 (March 28, 2024), produced in "D" for Dalton, OH.
What is the shelf life of a specific product?
Each of our feeds has a specific shelf life in which feeds will meet guarantees, under safe storage conditions. Please contact us, and we'll provide the shelf life for your specific product.
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