Purina^® Equine Junior^® Horse Feed

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Equine Junior Horse Feed Product PDF

You know your horse’s first years are very important. Proper growth and development depend upon strong genetics, a nurturing environment, and good nutrition.

That’s why the Ph.D. Equine Nutritionists at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center formulated Purina® Equine Junior® horse feed to take the guesswork out of feeding your growing horse. The formula was developed to give your young horse a strong head start with the proper balance of nutrients to promote optimal growth and development. And because Purina® Equine Junior® horse feed is a complete feed with high-quality forage built in, it eliminates nutrient variability of hay or pasture and promotes a consistent diet for weanlings and yearlings.

Equine Junior® horse feed is formulated with Purina’s proprietary high-fat Amplify® nugget—a blend of vegetable oils, flaxseed and rice bran for an optimal fatty acid profile—to support development, shine and bloom.

Features & Benefits

Complete Feed with High-Quality Hay Built-In

To address nutrient variability of hay or pasture and promote consistent nutrient intake, providing a consistent diet for growing horses

Vitamin & Mineral Fortification

Designed to meet the specific nutritional needs of the growing horse. Based on Nutrient Requirements of Horses, Sixth Revised Edition, 2007, published by the National Research Council

Purina® Amplify® High-Fat Nugget

A proprietary blend of vegetable oils, flax seed and rice bran for an optimal fatty acid profile to support development, shine and bloom

Combined Energy Sources

A precise blend of fats, fibers and soluble carbohydrates helps promote a steady growth rate

Highly Digestible Proteins

Nutrient-dense, easily-digested pellets and extruded nuggets are well-suited for a growing horse's digestive system

Targeted Amino Acid Profile

High-quality protein sources selected for an optimal amino acid profile to support proper development of muscle, bone, skin, hair and hooves.

Highly Palatable with Less Sugar

Instead of using straight cane molasses, which is higher in sugar, Purina ® Equine Junior ® horse feed contains a unique blend of molasses and soy for a higher fat molasses the encourages optimal intake

Complete Feed

High-quality hay built in to provide growing horses the fiber they need

Nutrients

Nutrient

Min / Max

Amount

Crude Protein

MIN

14.5 %

Lysine

MIN

0.8 %

Crude Fat

MIN

5.5 %

Crude Fiber

MAX

16 %

Calcium (Ca)

MIN

0.80 %

Calcium (Ca)

MAX

1.30 %

Phosphorus (P)

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 D3

MIN

600 IU/LB

Vitamin E

MIN

150 IU/LB

Methionine

MIN

0.25 %

Threonine

MIN

0.55 %

Selenium (Se)

MIN

0.30 PPM

Starch

MAX

14.00 %

Sugars

MAX

9.00 %

Feeding Directions

Description

Start with the amounts given for the weight and lifestyle of the horse. After observing the horse for a period of time, the amount fed may be increased or decreased by 10% to obtain the desired body condition and weight.

Light Breeds (Estimated mature weight of approximately 1000lbs.)	Weight of Horse in Pounds
	300	400	500	600	700	800	900	1,000
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
Rapid Growth	11.25	12	14	15.5	16.5	17	17.25	17.5

Large Breeds (Estimated mature weight of approximately 1000 lbs.)	Weight of Horse in Pounds
\|	600	700	800	900	1,000	1,100	1,200	1,300	1,400	1,500
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

Recommended feeding rates may need to be adjusted 10 to 15 percent to keep horse in peak condition.

Best Results

Equine Junior^® horse feed is designed to be fed as a complete feed. If necessary, you may also feed with good-quality hay or pasture, up to a maximum of 5 pounds per day, to relieve boredom.

You should reduce the amount of Equine Junior^® horse feed fed by 1 pound for every 1.5 to 2 pounds of hay offered.

For best results, do not feed more than 1 pound of hay per 100 pounds of your horse's body weight when feeding Equine Junior^® horse feed.

Feeding rates will vary with size, age, temperament, health status, climate and activity level. Feed at regular times - at least twice daily - with three daily feedings preferred. Let horses feed in a natural position from troughs with large bottoms, placed at normal head height or lower. Do not feed free-choice. Prevent the rapid eating by the horse of any feedstuff.

Reduce and/or delay feeding a horse which is hot, excited or showing pain, has fever or diarrhea. Consult your veterinarian if any problems arise.

Any feed changes should be made gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days. Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed 1.0 lb per day for each horse.

Have plenty of clean, fresh water available at all times. Provide your horse with access to salt. Maintain an effective control program for internal parasites. Have the horse's teeth examined annually and consult your veterinarian on a regular basis.

Changing To

Make the feed change gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days

Mix the new feed with the old, gradually increasing the amount of the new feed while decreasing an equal amount of the old.

Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed 1 pound per day for each horse.

Caution

Store 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, performance loss or death.