Nutrena SafeChoice Original Horse Feed

SafeChoice Original Horse Feed 50-lbSafechoice Original Horse Feed is the time-tested controlled starch formula for all life stages. Nutritionally balanced for growing and mature horses alike, SafeChoice Original helps make feeding a wide range of horses more convenient – without sacrificing nutritional quality or peace of mind.

Guaranteed maximums of starch and sugar levels

  • Digestibility:
    Ideal for horses with digestive disturbances
  • Topline Balance:
    Including Topline Balance, the Nutrena brand’s unique approach to topline health
  • Organic Trace Minerals:
    To support immune system strength, we include organic trace mineral complexes
  • Consistent Nutrients:
    Every bag of Nutrena feed delivers consistent nutrient levels
  • Prebiotics Probiotics:
    Added prebiotics and probiotics support the intestinal microbes to help your horse achieve more efficient absorption of nutrients.

 

Features

  • Ideal blend of nutrients offers controlled starch and fat levels for a balanced source of energy
  • Guaranteed amino acid levels to support muscle maintenance and development
  • Added prebiotics and probiotics to aid in digestion
  • Organic trace minerals for improved immune support and skin/coat/hoof health
  • Pelleted form

Directions

-Use the feeding table as a guide for feeding SafeChoice® Original. Be sure to monitor your horse's body condition closely and adjust the feeding rate as necessary for the desired body condition and activity level.
-Feed clean, good quality hay at the rate of 1.0 to 1.75 lb (kg) of hay per 100 lb (kg) of bodyweight per day or the pasture equivalent.
-Divide the recommended feeding level into two or more equally spaced feedings per day.
-Fresh, clean water should be available at all times, except to hot and tired horses. Always cool down your horse properly before providing free access to water.
-Horses should be maintained at a body condition score of 5 or above. Broodmares should have a body condition score of 6 or above prior to foaling.
-Salt should be available free choice at all times.

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient
Level
Crude Protein
14.0%
Lysine
0.80%
Methionine
0.30%
Threonine
0.50%
Crude Fat
7.0%
Crude Fiber
max. 15.0%
Dietary Starch*
max. 17.0%
Sugar*
max. 5.0%
Calcium
0.90 - 1.20%
Phosphorus
0.70%
Copper
50 ppm
Zinc
160 ppm
Selenium
0.60 ppm
Vitamin A
3,000 IU/lb
Vitamin D
350 IU/lb
Vitamin E
100 IU/lb
Biotin
0.45 mg/lb
Lactobacillus acidophilus
5.1M CFU/lb
Lactobacillus casei
5.1M CFU/lb
Bifidobacterium thermophilum
5.1M CFU/lb
Enterococcus Faecium
5.1M CFU/lb

Feeding

Life Stage
Activity Level
Lbs Feed per 100 Lbs Bodyweight
Maintenance
Maintenance
0.25 - 0.5
Pregnant Mares
First two trimesters of gestation
0.25 - 0.5
Pregnant Mares
Last trimester of gestation
0.5 - 0.75
Lactating Mares
Early lactation (foaling to 3 months)
1.0 - 1.5
Lactating Mares
Late lactation (3 months to weaning)
0.75 - 1.0
Performance Horses
Light exercise
0.5 - 0.75
Performance Horses
Moderate exercise
0.75 - 1.0
Performance Horses
Intense exercise
1.0 - 1.5
Growing Horses*
Foals
Creep feed
Growing Horses*
Weanlings
1.5 - 2.0
Growing Horses*
Yearlings
0.75 - 1.5
*Do not feed growing horses to excess body condition.

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