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Senior Formula |
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A complete feed designed to meet t=
he
special needs of senior horses.
Formulated with grains, beet pulp and highly digestible fiber sour=
ces
in a unique easy-to-chew multi-pelleted textured form. Ultra Bloom®,
Seminole’s exclusive stabilized rice bran, and flax seed are includ=
ed
to provide essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. |
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FEATURES |
BENEFITS |
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Yucca Schidigera |
Acts a natural anti-inflammatory &=
amp;
supports glandular function |
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Antioxidants |
Vitamin E & selenium yeast for
healthy immune system function |
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Yeast Culture |
Increased fiber digestibility,
nutrient availability & palatability |
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Mannan oligosaccharides |
Added to maintain intestinal healt=
h |
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Biotin, Methionine & Zinc |
Included for hoof strength &
growth |
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Mycotoxin Adsorbent |
Binds mycotoxins that may be prese=
nt
in hays & forages |
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High levels of fat & nutrients=
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Compensates for reduced digestive
efficiency in older horses |
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Lysine & Threonine |
Provides essential amino acids |
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Fixed-Formula |
Provides consistent, low starch le=
vel
for better health |
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Special texture with molasses |
Dust free, highly palatable and
easy-to-chew |
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High Caloric & Nutrient Conten=
t |
Supports energy demands & redu=
ces
feeding rate |
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Stabilized Rice Bran, Ground Flax =
Seed
& Soybean Oil |
Supplies Omega-3 & Omega-6 fat=
ty
acids |
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GUARANTEED ANALYS=
IS |
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Crude Protein
(min)………...………………&#=
8230;…14.0% |
Lysine
(min)……………..…………=
230;………..0.70% |
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Crude Fat
(min)…………...……………&#=
8230;……….7.0% |
Threonine
(min)……….…….…………=
230;……0.50% |
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Crude Fiber
(max)………..………..…..……=
;…..16.0% |
Methionine
(min)………….……………R=
30;……0.30% |
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Calcium
(min)…………….…….……=
230;……..…
0.80% |
Manganese
(min)……………….………R=
30;..100
ppm |
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Calcium
(max)………………….……R=
30;………….1.0% |
Iron
(min)………………………̷=
0;…………..120
ppm |
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Phosphorus
(min)……...…………………&#=
8230;…...0.60% |
Zinc
(min)………………………̷=
0;………….120
ppm |
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Salt (min)…=
………………………...…&#=
8230;…………0.7% |
Copper
(min)………………………̷=
0;……….
50 ppm |
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Salt
(max)………………………..=
230;………………1.0% |
Selenium (min)=
230;…………….……………=
…0.4
ppm |
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Potassium(min)=
230;…………………………&=
#8230;…….1.4% |
Vitamin A
(min)………………………̷=
0;....9,000
IU/lb |
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Sulfur
(min)………………………̷=
0;..…………….0.3% |
Vitamin D3
(min)………………………̷=
0;…
500 IU/lb |
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Magnesium
(min)………….………….…=
230;…….0.25% |
Vitamin E (min)
……………..……..……..R=
30;100
IU/lb |
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Starch
(average)…………..…..……….=
230;………..12% |
Biotin
(min)………………………̷=
0;………0.50
mg/lb |
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INGREDIENTS |
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Dried Beet Pulp, Soybean Hulls, Stabilized Rice Bran, Dehydra=
ted
Alfalfa Meal, Wheat Middlings, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Ground Oats, Cane
Molasses, Soybean Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, a Natural Source=
of
Vitamin E), Yeast Culture, Selenium Yeast, Dried Saccharomyces Cerevisae
Fermentation Solubles, Brewers Dried Yeast, Yucca Schidigera, Biotin,
L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, Threonine, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dicalcium
Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Propionic =
Acid
(Preservative), Phosphoric Acid, Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate,
Copper Sulfate, Zinc oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium
Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Zinc
Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3
Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Folic Acid, Niacin, Riboflavin Suppleme=
nt,
Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Choline Chloride, Thiamin
Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite. |
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12/5/07 |
Seminole Senior Formula
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FEEDING DIRECTIONS |
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Seminole Senior Form=
ula is
a low-starch, premium quality complete feed, scientifically designed for =
aged
horses. Senior Formula can be fed with forage or as the sole ration if yo=
ur
aged horse is unable to readily consume hay, pasture or other long-stemmed
forage. Start the feeding program using the Daily Feeding Guide for the t=
ype
of roughage fed and class of horse.
After observing and/or weighing the horse for a period of time,
increase or decrease the daily feeding rate to obtain the desired body
condition or body weight. |
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DAILY FEEDING GUIDE |
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Recommended Daily
Feeding Rate in pounds of feed per 100 pounds of body weight |
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Class of Horse |
Total Feed Concen=
trate
In Diet |
Total Hay or Fora=
ge In
Diet |
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When fed with Grass Hay,* Forage
Product or Pasture |
When fed with Mixed Hay,* |
When fed with |
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Maintenance Horses |
Mature Maintenance Horses |
.25 – 1 |
.25 – 1 |
.25 – 1 |
1.5 – 2.0 |
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Performance Horses |
Light Work |
.25 – 1.25 |
.25 – 1.25 |
.25 – 1.25 |
1.0 - 2.0 |
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Moderate Work |
.5 – 1.25 |
.5 – 1.25 |
.5 – 1.25 |
1.0 - 2.0 |
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Intense Work |
.5 – 1.25 |
.5 – 1.25 |
.5 – 1.25 |
1.0 – 2.0 |
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Breeding Horses |
Pregnant Mare (1-8 months) |
.5 – 1 |
.5 – 1 |
.25 - .75 |
1.5 - 2.0 |
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Pregnant Mare (9-11 months) |
.5 – 1 |
.5 – 1 |
.5 – .75 |
1.0 - 1.5 |
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Breeding Stallions or Mares |
.5 – 1 |
.5 – 1 |
.5 – 1 |
1.5 – 2.0 |
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Lactating Mares |
Early Lactating Mares (1-3 months)=
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.75 – 1.5 |
.75 – 1.5 |
.75 – 1.5 |
1.0 - 2.0 |
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Late Lactating Mares (4-6 months)<= o:p> |
.75 – 1 |
.75 – 1 |
.75 – 1 |
1.0 – 2.0 |
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Growing Horses |
Foal/Weanlings |
1 – 1.5 |
1 – 1.5 |
1 – 1.5 |
0.5 – 1.0 |
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Yearlings |
.75 – 1.25 |
.75 – 1.25 |
.75 – 1.25 |
1.0 – 1.5 |
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2-3 year olds |
.75 – 1 |
.75 – 1 |
.75 – 1 |
1.0 – 1.5 |
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* Protein content of hay is assume=
d to
be: Grass =3D 8%, Mixed 50/50 =3D 12%, Legume (Alfalfa or Peanut) =3D 16%=
. |
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Do not feed Senior Formula on a fr=
ee
choice basis. Feed at regul=
ar
times, with two or more equal feedings per day. Make all feed changes gradually,=
over
a 7 – 10 day period.
Increases in feeding rate should not exceed 1 pound per day for an
individual horse. Delay fee=
ding a
horse that has just been exercised or is exhibiting pain, fever or diarrh=
ea.
Senior Formula weighs approximately 1.6 pounds per dry Telephone: (352)
732-4143 Equine Nutrition
Helpline: 1(800) 683-1881 www.seminolefeed.=
com www.ecmagazine.net |