Recommended minimum feeding rates are found by matching the expected mature body weight and the status of the horse in the table below.
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EXPECTED MATURE BODY WEIGHT
|
250 lb |
500 lb |
1,000 lb |
1,500 lb |
2,000 lb |
| MAINTENANCE/LAY UP |
2.0 |
3.5 |
7.5 |
11.0 |
14.5 |
| LIGHT EXERCISE/WEIGHT GAIN |
2.5 |
4.5 |
9.0 |
13.5 |
18.0 |
| MODERATE EXERCISE |
3.0 |
6.0 |
11.5 |
17.5 |
23.0 |
MINIMUM POUNDS OF FEED PER DAY
Feed hay/pasture at a rate of 1–1.5% of body weight daily. Salt should be available free choice. Fresh clean water should be available at all times. Store feed in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area protected from rodents and insects. Do not feed moldy or insect-infested feed to animals. Consult with a veterinarian for a recommended diet.
Crude Protein (min.)14.00%
Lysine (min.)0.80%
Methionine (min.)0.45%
Threonine (min.)0.65%
Tryptophan (min.)0.20%
Crude Fat (min.)10.00%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min.)0.80%
Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min.)3.50%
Crude Fiber (max.)18.00%
Acid Detergent Fiber (max.)22.00%
Neutral Detergent Fiber (max.)32.00%
Dietary Starch (max.)3.70%
Sugars (max.)9.20%
Calcium (min.)0.80%
Calcium (max.)1.30%
Phosphorus (min.)0.60%
Sodium (min.)0.20%
Sodium (max.)0.70%
Ash (max.)10.00%
Magnesium (min.)0.40%
Potassium (min.)1.00%
Sulfur (min.)0.20%
Copper (min.)50 ppm
Selenium (min.)0.50 ppm
Selenium (max.)0.60 ppm
Zinc (min.)150 ppm
Iron (min.)175 ppm
Manganese (min.)110 ppm
Iodine (min.)2 ppm
Cobalt (min.)1 ppm
Vitamin A (min.)6,000 IU/lb.
Vitamin D (min.)1,000 IU/lb.
Vitamin E (min.)200 IU/lb.
Riboflavin (min.)2 mg/lb.
Thiamine (min.)6 mg/lb.
Biotin (min.)1.36 mg/lb.
Ascorbic Acid (min.)100 mg/lb.
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (min.)2.8 billion CFU/lb.
Total Microbial Count* (min.)2.50 billion CFU/lb.
Protease (Bacillus Subtilis)** (min.)4,500 U/lb.
Alpha-Amylase (Bacillus Licheniformis)*** (min.)200 U/lb.