Purina Equine Junior Horse Feed
Purina Equine Junior horse feed is a “complete feed”, which means it is an all-in-one diet with hay built-in. This feed eliminates nutrient variability of hay or pasture and promotes a consistent diet for growing weanlings.
Helps weanlings reach their full potential . . . You know your foal’s first years are very important. Proper growth and development depend upon strong genetics, a nurturing environment and good nutrition.
About Purina Equine Junior Horse Feed
Feed Form: Complete Pellet and Extruded Nuggets
Recommended For: Weanlings to two-year-olds.
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Features
FEATURES |
BENEFITS |
Complete Feed |
- Quality hay built-in eliminates nutrient variability of hay or pasture and promotes consistent nutrient intake.
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Nutritionally Balanced |
- Micro-formulated with essential nutrients for optimal health.
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Vitamins and Minerals |
- Provides 100% of the required nutrients for horses when fed as directed* so no additional supplements are necessary. *Based on “Nutrient Requirements of Horses Sixth Revised Edition – 2007” published by the National Research Council.
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Combined Energy Sources |
- A precise blend of fats, fibers and soluble carbohydrates helps promote a steady growth rate. Equine Junior® Horse Feed is flexible to meet management program goals; you influence rate of growth by amount fed
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Purina® Amplify®Nugget |
- The Purina® Amplify® Nugget is a patented, high-fat extruded particle that contains a proprietary blend of vegetable oils, flaxseed and rice bran for an optimal fatty acid profile that supports a strong immune function.
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Added Amino Acids |
- Specific amino acid profile for a complete, high quality and very digestible protein to promote proper development of muscle, bone, skin, hair and hooves.
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Feed Guard® Nutrition System |
- The FeedGuard® Nutrition System is one of the industry’s most innovative and exacting quality assurance programs. FeedGuard®Nutrition System can help deliver the trust, quality and performance that horse professionals demand every day.
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Analysis
CRUDE PROTEIN |
MIN |
14.50 |
% |
LYSINE |
MIN |
0.80 |
% |
CRUDE FAT |
MAX |
5.50 |
% |
CRUDE FIBER |
MIN |
16.00 |
% |
CALCIUM (CA) |
MIN |
0.90 |
% |
CALCIUM (CA) |
MAX |
1.20 |
% |
PHOSPHORUS |
MIN |
0.55 |
% |
COPPER (CU) |
MIN |
60 |
PPM |
SELENIUM (SE) |
MIN |
0.30 |
PPM |
ZINC (ZN) |
MIN |
220 |
PPM |
VITAMIN A |
MIN |
3500 |
IU/LB |
VITAMIN E |
MIN |
150 |
IU/LB |
Directions
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- WEIGHT OF HORSE IN POUNDS - |
LIGHT BREEDS |
300 |
400 |
500 |
600 |
700 |
800 |
900 |
1,000 |
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Lbs/day of Equine Junior® Horse Feed (when fed as a complete feed without roughage) |
Moderate Growth |
10 |
11 |
11.5 |
12.75 |
14 |
14.5 |
15.25 |
15.75 |
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Rapid Growth |
11.25 |
12 |
14 |
15.5 |
16.5 |
17 |
17.25 |
17.5 |
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LARGE BREEDS |
600 |
700 |
800 |
900 |
1,000 |
1,100 |
1,200 |
1,300 |
1,400 |
1,500 |
Lbs/day of Equine Junior® Horse Feed (when fed as a complete feed without roughage) |
Moderate Growth |
14 |
15.5 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22.25 |
23.5 |
24.5 |
Rapid Growth |
15.25 |
17 |
19 |
20.5 |
22 |
23.25 |
24.5 |
25 |
25.5 |
26 |
Every horse is unique. That's why the recommended feeding rates Purina suggests for Equine Junior
® horse feed may need to be increased or decreased up to 10-15% to keep your growing horse in peak condition.
Important Considerations:
- Do not feed free-choice
- Feed at regular times (at least twice daily). When feeding rates exceed 1% of body weight, three daily feedings are preferred
- Any feed changes should be made gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days
- Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed one pound per day for each horse
- Have plenty of fresh, clean water available at all times
- Prevent the rapid eating by the horse of any feed stuffs
- Store feed in a dry, well-ventilated area protected from rodents and insects Do not feed moldy or insect-infested feed to animals as it may cause illness or death
- This product to be fed to the animal species as directed on the label
- In addition to nutritional care and consultation, be sure to make regular veterinary checkups and farrier appointments part of your horse wellness program