Mars BUCKEYE Nutrition Growth Pelleted Feed
Highly fortified Growth Pelleted Feed by BUCKEYE™ Nutrition is scientifically formulated for broodmares and growing horses to support healthy growth, development and metabolism.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein, Min. | 16.00% |
| Lysine, Min. | 1.00% |
| Methionine, Min. | 0.30% |
| Threonine, Min. | 0.70% |
| Crude Fat, Min. | 8.00% |
| Crude Fiber, Max. | 10.00% |
| *Starch | 27.00% |
| *Sugar | 5.00% |
| Acid Detergent Fiber, Max. | 13.00% |
| Neutral Detergent Fiber, Max. | 26.00% |
| Calcium, Min. | 0.90% |
| Calcium, Max. | 1.40% |
| Phosphorus, Min. | 0.50% |
| Potassium, Min. | 0.90% |
| Copper, Min. | 65 ppm |
| Zinc, Min. | 230 ppm |
| Selenium, Min. | 0.70 ppm |
| Vitamin A, Min. | 8,000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D, Min. | 800 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E, Min. | 250 IU/lb |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids, Minimum | 3.40% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Minimum |
1.30% |
*Starch + Sugar = NSC
INGREDIENTS
Wheat Middlings, Ground Corn, Soybean Meal, Stabilized Milled Flaxseed, Soy Hulls, Soybean Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Dried Beet Pulp, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Soybean Oil, Calcium Phosphate, Salt, L-Lysine, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Selenium Yeast, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin, Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Growth Pelleted Feed
For Broodmares:
- A combination of fat and carbohydrates helps maintain optimal metabolism during pregnancy and lactation
- Provides scientifically balanced nutrients to support optimal milk production for nourishment of nursing foals
For Growing Horses:
- Formulated with minerals and vitamins balanced specifically for growing horses
- Supports consistent glucose and insulin levels utilizing fat and carbohydrates for energy
- Includes scientifically proven concentrations of the amino acids lysine, methionine and threonine to support a healthy growth rate
FEEDING DIRECTIONS
Feeding Broodmares: The following chart is the amount of Growth Pelleted to feed in lb per day, showing minimum and maximum amounts to be fed with free-choice hay, typically a minimum of 1% of the horse’s body weight. One quart of Growth Pelleted weighs approximately 1.2 lb.
| Feeding Directions - Mature Broodmares |
|---|
| Body Weight (lb) | Hay (lb) | Idle/open | Gestation 1-5 mo. | Gestation 6-8 mo. | Gestation 9-11 mo. | Lactation 1-3 mo. | Lactation 4-6 mo. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 440 | 7-11 | 1.5-2.0 | 1.5-2.0 | 2.0-2.5 | 2.5-3.0 | 5.5-6.5 | 4.5-6.0 |
| 660 |
12-15 |
2.0-3.0 | 2.0-3.0 | 3.0-35 | 3.5-4.0 | 7.0-10.0 | 6.0-8.0 |
| 880 | 13-18 | 3.0-4.0 | 3.0-4.0 | 3.0-5.0 | 4.0-6.0 | 10.0-13.0 | 8.0-10.0 |
| 1,100 | 16-22 | 4.5-6.0 | 4.5-6.0 | 5.0-7.0 | 5.0-7.5 | 11.0-14.0 | 11.0-12.0 |
| 1,320 | 20-26 | 5.0-6.0 | 5.0-6.0 | 6.0-8.0 | 6.0-9.0 | 16.0-18.0 | 12.0-16.0 |
Feeding Growing Horses: The following chart is the amount of Growth Pelleted to feed in lb per day, showing minimum and maximum amounts to be fed with free-choice hay, typically a minimum of 1% of the horse’s body weight.
| Growth Stage | Weight At Maturity (lb) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mo) | 660 | 880 | 1,100 | 1,320 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sucklings | < 3 | Feed Foal Starter by BUCKEYE Nutrition | |||
| Weanlings | 4-12 | 4.5-5.5 | 5.5-6.5 | 7.0-8.0 | 8.0-9.0 |
| Yearlings | 7-12 | 4.0-6.0 | 6.0-7.0 | 7.0-9.0 | 8.5-10.5 |
| Yearlings | 12-18 | 5.5-6.5 | 6.5-8.0 | 9.0-10.0 | 10.5-12.0 |
| Long Yearlings | 18-24 | 5.5-6.5 | 6.5-8.0 | 9.0-10.0 | 10.5-12.5 |
| Two-year-old to Mature | > 24 | 3.5-5.0 | 6.0-7.0 | 7.0-9.0 | 7.0-10.0 |
Provide clean, fresh water and free-choice salt at all times.
If high quality forage is fed and the recommended minimum feeding rate cannot be met add 1 lb of GRO 'N WIN™ or GRO 'N WIN™ Alfa per day for every 3 lb of Growth underfed, depending on forage type. Contact BUCKEYE Nutrition for additional feeding recommendations.
