Purina® Ultium® Growth Horse Formula
- Research Review: Effects of Feeding Ultium Growth and Omolene 300 on glucose and insulin dynamics
- Research Review: Evaluation of milk from mares fed Ultium Growth
- Research Review: Feeding Ultium® Growth Produces Consistent and Desirable Growth Curves
- Research Review: Outlast® Supplement as a Novel Calcium Source for Young Horses and Broodmares
- Research Review: Ultium® Growth and Omolene 300® Support Optimal Bone Growth and Development
- Research Review: Use of GPS to evaluate activity in young horses fed Ultium Growth
- Ultium® Growth Horse Formula PDF
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.
Features & Benefits
Sustained Energy System®
From fats, fermentable fibers and soluble carbohydrates to meet the elevated calorie needs of growing horses and pregnant or lactating mares
Targeted Nutrition Delivery System
Transports nutrients like copper, zinc, calcium and phosphorus to where they are needed most, to support proper joint and long bone development
Amplify® High-Fat Nugget
A proprietary blend of fatty acids from vegetable oils, flaxseed and rice bran that maintains body condition in lactating mares and healthy bloom in growing horses
Outlast® Gastric Support Supplement
Scientifically shown to support gastric health/comfort and proper pH, and provides an optimal source of calcium for proper bone growth
Precise Amino Acid Profile
With lysine, methionine, threonine and branched-chain amino acids to support muscle development and growth
Multiple Fermentable Fibers
Including beet pulp and soy hulls to support a healthy gut microbiome in the developing hindgut of young horses and contains less sugar and starch
Nutrients
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
Selenium (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%
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%
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.
* 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.
| 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.
