Sentinel Care Min-A-Vite Lite
| Life Stage: | Adult |
|---|---|
| Feed Type: | Supplement |
| Packaging: | 50-lb Bag |
A low-protein, pelleted, mineral and vitamin supplement designed to balance the nutritional deficiencies of grass or mixed grass/legume hay and pasture for horses of all ages, weights, classifications and performance levels. It contains all the minerals and vitamins necessary for normal metabolism, growth, performance, reproduction and health. The addition of fiber and other low carbohydrate ingredients offers a safe and natural way to supplement a horse’s diet.
Sentinel Care Min-A-Vite Lite is an ideal feed for horses requiring minimal to no grain ration without the worry of additional weight gain. It can be fed as a supplement to any Sentinel grain ration to provide additional minerals and vitamins as needed.
- Concentrated Nutrition - Nutrient-dense supplement with a reduced feeding rate for horses requiring less calories to maintain a healthy body condition or less grain ration to maintain digestive health.
- Advanced Antioxidant Package - Vitamins and organic trace minerals offer immune support for normal health and metabolism.
- Fixed Formula Nutrition - Provides a consistent feed to your horse, bag after bag, maintaining a stable gut environment and overall digestive health.
- Yeast Prebiotics - Yeast metabolites help sustain a healthy microbial fermentation, maintaining nutrient digestibility and overall digestive health.
- Essential Amino Acids - Ensure that quality protein is available for continuous growth and maintenance of all tissues including bone, muscle, hoof and hair.
- Trace Mineral Complexes - Organic forms of zinc, copper, manganese and selenium help ensure critical trace minerals are biologically available for maintenance, activity and reproductive performance and health.
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| Crude Protein, min | 10.0% |
| Lysine, min | 0.75% |
| Methionine, min | 0.21% |
| Crude Fat, min | 3.5% |
| Crude Fiber, max | 12.0% |
| Acid Detergent Fiber, max | 15.0% |
| Neutral Detergent Fiber, max | 29.0% |
| Calcium, min | 3.5% |
| Calcium, max | 4.5% |
| Phosphorus, min | 2.5% |
| Salt, min | 4.5% |
| Salt, max | 5.5% |
| Magnesium, min | 0.80% |
| Potassium, min | 0.80% |
| Copper, min | 600 ppm |
| Manganese, min | 1,360 ppm |
| Selenium, min | 6.6 ppm |
| Zinc min | 2,000 ppm |
| Vitamin A, min | 40,000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E, min | 1,200 IU/lb |
| Biotin, min | 4.0 mg/lb |
| Thiamine, min | 26 mg/lb |
| Niacin, min | 125 mg/lb |
| Riboflavin, min | 60 mg/lb |
Standard Horses: 1/3 to 1 lb per day or 1 to 3 cups per day. The amount of Sentinel Care Min-A-Vite Lite to feed depends on stage of production and the level of high-quality grain ration fed as follows:
| High-Quality Grain Ration | Sentinel Care Min-A-Vite Lite | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Intake | Standard Horse | Draft Horse | Miniature Horse |
| 0 - 2.5 lbs | 2 - 3 cups | 3 - 4.5 cups | 1 - 2.5 oz per 100 lbs body weight |
| 2.5 - 5.0 lbs | 1.5 - 2.5 cups | 2.25 - 3.75 cups | |
| 5.0 - 8.0 lbs | 1 - 2 cups | 1.5 - 3 cups | |
| 8.0+ lbs | 0 - 1 cup | 0 - 1.5 cups | |
Note: One level measuring cup (8 oz) holds approximately 1/3 lb (0.33 lb) of Sentinel Care Min-A-Vite Lite. For accuracy, weigh feed.
DAILY GUIDE: It is necessary to adjust the feeding of Sentinel Care Min-A-Vite Lite according to individual needs and condition of the horse. The variables of management, environment and breed may dictate changes in the horse’s dietary requirements. Provide good-quality hay or pasture, free-choice salt and plenty of fresh water.
Suggested feeding program is based on offering grass or mixed grass hays. If feeding legume hays and/or rich pasture, consult your KENT Nutrition sales representative or customer service for a ration recommendation.
Store in a cool, dry place. This product is perishable and may degrade if not consumed in a timely manner or not stored consistent with these instructions. Do not feed this product if it appears to be unfit for animal consumption.
Caution
This feed contains supplemental copper. Do not feed to sheep.
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