Purina® Smart Edge™ High Fat Horse Feed

• Feeding Directions

  Description

  Start with the amounts of Smart Edge^® High Fat horse feed given for the weight and lifestyle of the horse. After observing the horse for a period of time, the amount fed may be gradually increased or decreased to obtain the desired body condition and weight.
  
  For feeding directions outside the ranges addressed in these feeding charts, please contact your local Purina retailer or Purina Customer Service at 800-227-8941.
   

  	Weight of Horsees in Pounds
  Lifestyle	600	800	1,000	1,200	1,400
  	Minimum Hay or Equivalent Pasture (lbs/day)*
  	7.20	9.50	12.00	14.50	16.80
  	Smart Edge® High Fat Horse Feed (lbs/day)**
  Light Work	3.50	4.50	5.50	6.50	7.75
  Moderate Work	4.50	6.00	7.50	8.75	10.50
  Heavy Work	5.50	7.50	9.25	11.00	13.0

  * This is the recommended minimum amount of hay to be fed. If feeding more hay, you may reduce the feeding rate of Smart Edge^® High Fat horse feed to maintain appropriate body condition.
  
  ** To meet nutrient requirements, do not feed less than 0.4 lbs per 100 lbs body weight per day. If your horse gains too much weight at that minimum feeding rate, transition to a ration balancer such as Purina^® Enrich Plus^® ration balancing feed.
  
  See tag for fulll directions.

  Changing To

  If changing to Purina® Smart Edge^® High Fat horse feed:
  1. Make the feed change gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days.
  2. Mix the new feed with the old, gradually increasing the amount of the new feed while decreasing an equal amount of the old.
  3. Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed 1.0 lb per day for each horse

  Caution

  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.
  
  USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

  Important

  IMPORTANT: Follow sound management practices and disease and sanitation control measures. If any questions, contact your veterinarian, Purina dealer or salesperson. Wash hands after feeding/handling animals. Not for human consumption. Wash feed/water containers regularly.

  Management Practices

  Always provide fresh, clean water.

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