Nutrena SafeChoice Special Care Horse Feed - 50 lb
SafeChoice Special Care features a low, controlled starch formula for horses with metabolic concerns and easy keepers.
SafeChoice Special Care is specially designed for horses that are prone to metabolic issues related to starch intake, and is formulated at just 11% starch. If you're looking to avoid corn in your horse's feed, SafeChoice Special Care is the perfect choice. It's also ideal for easy keepers, ponies, and miniature horses.
- Includes Topline Balance, Nutrena’s unique approach to topline health
- Formulated without corn or corn co-products
- Ideal blend of nutrients offers controlled starch and fat levels for a balanced source of energy
- Guaranteed amino acid levels to support muscle maintenance and development
- Added prebiotics and probiotics to aid in digestion
- Organic trace minerals for improved immune support and skin/coat/hoof health
- Pelleted form
50 lb.
Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrient | Level |
---|---|
Crude Protein, minimum | 14.0% |
Lysine, minimum | 0.85% |
Methionine, minimum | 0.35% |
Threonine, minimum | 0.55% |
Crude Fat, minimum | 7.0% |
Crude Fiber, maximum | 17.0% |
ADF, maximum | 19.0% |
NDF, maximum | 39.0% |
Dietary Starch*, maximum | 10.0% |
Sugar*, maximum | 3.0% |
Calcium, minimum | 0.90% |
Calcium, maximum | 1.20% |
Phosphorus, minimum | 0.70% |
Copper, minimum | 50 ppm |
Selenium, minimum | 0.60 ppm |
Zinc, minimum | 160 ppm |
Vitamin A, minimum | 3,000 IU/lb |
Vitamin D, minimum | 350 IU/lb |
Vitamin E, minimum | 100 IU/lb |
Biotin, minimum | 0.45 mg/lb |
Lactobacillus acidophilus, minimum | 5.1 MIL CFU/LB |
Lactobacillus casei, minimum | 5.1 MIL CFU/LB |
Bifidobacterium thermophilum, minimum | 5.1 MIL CFU/LB |
Enterococcus Faecium, minimum | 5.1 MIL CFU/LB |
*NSC (Non-structural Carbohydrates) = Dietary Starch + Sugar
Life Stage | Activity Level | Lbs Feed per 100 lbs bodyweight |
---|---|---|
Maintenance Horses | Maintenance | 0.25 - 0.5 |
Performance Horses | Light exercise | 0.5 - 0.75 |
Broodmares & Foals | First two trimesters of gestation | 0.25 - 0.5 |
Broodmares & Foals | Last trimester of gestation | 0.5 - 0.75 |
Broodmares & Foals | Early lactation (foaling to 3 months) | 1.0 - 1.5 |
Broodmares & Foals | Late lactation (3 months to weaning) | 0.75 - 1.0 |
Broodmares & Foals | Foals | Creep Feed |
Broodmares & Foals | Weanlings | 1.5 - 2.0 |
Broodmares & Foals | Yearlings | 0.75 - 1.5 |
Minis & Ponies | Maintenance | 0.25 - 0.5 |
Minis & Ponies | Light exercise | 0.5 - 0.75 |
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$4.50 |
$6.50 |
$9.00 |
Oversize Group 2 |
$9.00 |
$11.00 |
$13.00 |
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$11.00 |
$15.50 |
$18.00 |
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$15.50 |
$18.00 |
$20.00 |
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$22.00 |
$27.50 |
$33.00 |
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$33.00 |
$38.50 |
$44.00 |
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$44.00 |
$55.00 |
$66.00 |