Purina® Ultium® Growth Horse Formula
Keep future equine athletes a step ahead with Ultium® Growth, a unique horse feed that supports development, growth and adaptive physiology for a strong, healthy, athletic horse.
A growth feed like no other, it was created by Ph.D. nutritionists and veterinarians who conducted over four years of scientific feed trials on broodmares and young horses of different ages, breeds and management situations. With Amplify® High-Fat Nugget to promote ideal body condition, and Outlast® gastric support supplement, your elite athlete will have what it takes to stay a step ahead of the rest.
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Guaranteed Analysis
Ingredients
Feeding Directions
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Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrient Min/Max Amount Crude Protein MIN 15.50 % Lysine MIN 1.00 % Methionine MIN 0.48 % Threonine MIN 0.55 % CrudeFat MIN 9.50 % Omega-3 Fatty Acid MIN 0.50 % Omega-6 Fatty Acid MIN 2.00 % Crude Fiber MAX 13.00 % Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) MAX 16.00 % Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) MAX 28.00 % Dietary Starch MAX 15.00 % Sugars MAX 8.00 % Calcium (Ca) MIN 1.40 % Calcium (Ca) MAX 1.90 % Phosphorus (P) MIN 0.70 % Sodium (Na) MAX 0.60 % Magnesium (Mg) MIN 0.35 % Potassium (K) MIN 1.25 % Copper (Cu) MIN 90.00 PPM Selenium (Se) MIN 0.60 PPM elenium (Se) MAX 0.72 PPM Zinc (Zn) MIN 270.00 PPM Vitamin A MIN 3,400 IU/LB Vitamin D3 MIN 800 IU/LB Vitamin E MIN 150 IU/LB -
Ingredients
- Wheat Middlings
- Dehulled Soybean Meal
- Ground Corn
- Sun Cured Alfalfa
- Ground Soybean Hulls
- Heat Stabilized Rice Bran
- Dried Plain Beet Pulp
- Cane Molasses
- Vegetable Oil
- Calcium Carbonate
- Flaxseed
- Soybean Oil
- Lignin Sulfonate
- Seaweed-Derived Calcium
- Magnesium Oxide
- Salt
- Monocalcium Phosphate
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- L-Lysine
- DL-Methionine
- Citric Acid
- Dried Whey Solubles
- Choline Chloride
- Colored with Iron Oxide
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Propionic Acid (a Preservative)
- Copper Sulfate
- Zinc Oxide
- Iron Oxide
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Citric Acid (a Preservative)
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- L-Lysine Monohydrochloride
- Natural Flavor
- Artificial Flavors
- Ferrous Carbonate
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Manganous Oxide
- Tocopherols
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Rosemary Extract
- Lecithin
- Niacin Supplement
- Riboflavin-5-Phosphate
- Calcium Iodate
- L-Threonine
- L-Tryptophan
- Cobalt Carbonate
- Sodium Selenite
- Soy Hulls 8%
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Feeding Directions
Description
Start with the amounts of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula given for the weight and life stage of the horse. After observing the horse for a period of time, the amount fed may be gradually increased or decreased to obtain 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 Horse in Pounds BROODMARES 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 (lbs/day) Minimum Hay or Equivalent Pasture* 9.50 12.00 14.50 17.00 Ultium® Growth Horse Formula** (lbs/day) Gestating Mare (last 90 days) 4.25 5.25 6.0 7.0 Lactating Mare*** 6.0 7.50 9.00 10.50 Weight of Horse in Pounds GROWING HORSES 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 (lbs/day) Minimum Hay or Equivalent Pasture* 4.00 6.00 7.00 8.50 9.50 11.00 12.00 Ultium® Growth Horse Formula** (lbs/day) Weanlings, Yearlings, and 2 Year Olds 7.00-7.75 6.25-8.35 6.75-9.00 7.00-9.00 7.25-9.00 7.00-8.75 6.75-8.50
* This is the recommended minimum amount of hay to be fed. If feeding more hay, you may reduce the feeding rate of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula to maintain appropriate body condition.
** To meet nutrient requirements, do not feed less than 0.35 lbs. per 100 lbs. bodyweight (BW) per day (3.5 lbs. per 1,000 lbs. BW) for gestating mares, 0.50 lbs. per 100 lbs. BW for lactating mares or 0.75 lbs. per 100 lbs. BW per day for growing horses (3.75 lbs. per 500-lb. BW). If your horse gains too much weight at the minimum feeding rate, transition to Purina® Enrich Plus® Ration Balancing Feed.
*** Recommended minimum amount of hay to be fed to lactating mares is 2 lbs. per 100 lbs. BW per day (20 lbs. per 1,000 lbs. BW).
**** Use the lower feeding rate for moderate growth rate and the higher feeding rate to support more rapid growth.
NOTE: Feeding rates of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula and forage may be adjusted or feed may be top-dressed with Purina® Amplify® High-Fat Supplement for additional calories.
SUCKLING FOALS: Begin offering feed within two weeks of birth. Feed 1.0 lb. of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula per month of age per day.
A 4-pound meal of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula supplies a full serving of Outlast® Supplement.Caution
Follow label directions. Feeding added selenium resulting in total diet levels in excess of 0.3 ppm is prohibited.
Important
- Feeding rates will vary with size, age, temperament, health status, forage quality, climate and activity level. Feed at regular times, at least twice daily. Do not feed more than 0.5 lbs/100 lbs of body weight per meal. Do not feed free-choice. Prevent 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.
- Always feed a minimum of 1.0 to 1.2 lbs per 100 lbs of body weight of good quality clean hay or the equivalent in pasture.
- 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.
- Provide fresh, clean water at all times. Provide your horse with access to salt. Consult with your veterinarian regularly and maintain a routine dental, parasite control and health care program for your horse.
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Learn MoreCONTINUOUSLY INNOVATING ANIMAL NUTRITION
Purina is relentlessly seeking the next innovation in animal nutrition and targets relevant issues facing animal owners to help enhance their animal raising experience.
CONTINUOUSLY INNOVATING ANIMAL NUTRITION
Purina is relentlessly seeking the next innovation in animal nutrition and targets relevant issues facing animal owners to help enhance their animal raising experience. We’ve conducted over 24,000 animal nutrition studies and counting to find impactful, accessible solutions for animals and their owners.
Our research is performed in fields across the country and on our 1,200-acre working farm in Gray Summit, MO, the Purina Animal Nutrition Center, where we care first-hand for over 3,000 animals, every single day, ensuring our outputs of research, knowledge, and product innovation work properly for the real-life needs of animals.
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& Our Love of Animals
Purina understands and cares about the unique needs of your animals and the importance of bettering their well-being, performance and health. For more than 125 years, we have been tackling the biggest horse nutrition challenges using science, and our love of horses pushes us until we get it right. Our team is made up of more than 500 Masters of Sciences, Ph.Ds., veterinarians, nutritionists, microbiologists, geneticists, and immunologists, all who share a passion for providing animals with the best nutrition for the best results.
Purina understands and cares about the unique needs of your animals and the importance of bettering their well-being, performance and health. For more than 125 years, we have been tackling the biggest horse nutrition challenges using science, and our love of horses pushes us until we get it right. Our team is made up of more than 500 Masters of Sciences, Ph.Ds., veterinarians, nutritionists, microbiologists, geneticists, and immunologists, all who share a passion for providing animals with the best nutrition for the best results.
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