Sentinel Carb-Guard
| Life Stage: | Adult |
|---|---|
| Feed Type: | Feed |
| Packaging: | 50-lb Bag |
A pelleted feed formulated with low-starch and low-sugar ingredients for adult horses where maintenance of digestive and metabolic health is a challenge. It is a nutritionally balanced, high fat pellet formulated to contain a high level of fermentable fiber and exceptionally low level of starch and sugar.
- gutWise™ Technology - A proprietary blend of prebiotics, probiotics, marine-sourced calcium and NutriVantage® for horses helps maintain total digestive health.
- Low NSC - A low starch and sugar diet is often recommended by veterinarians and nutritionists for horses with metabolic and digestive challenges.
- Vitamin E & Selenium - Provides antioxidant benefits supporting immune health.
- Nutritionally Balanced - Optimum levels and ratios of nutrients help support and maintain overall health.
- ‘Cool’ Calories - A blend of fat sources helps to maintain body condition and performance.
- Essential Amino Acids - Ensure that quality protein is available for continuous growth and maintenance of all tissues including bone, muscle, hoof and hair.
- Built-In Fiber - Helps maintain healthy hindgut fermentation while providing extra calories in a safe and natural form.
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| Crude Protein, min | 12.0% |
| Lysine, min | 0.70% |
| Methionine, min | 0.25% |
| Threonine, min | 0.50% |
| Crude Fat, min | 8.0% |
| Crude Fiber, max | 25.0% |
| Acid Detergent Fiber, max | 30.0% |
| Neutral Detergent Fiber, max | 46.0% |
| Dietary Starch, max | 5.5% |
| Sugar, max | 4.5% |
| Calcium, min | 0.75% |
| Calcium, max | 1.25% |
| Phosphorus, min | 0.60% |
| Copper, min | 50 ppm |
| Manganese, min | 140 ppm |
| Selenium, min | 0.50 ppm |
| Zinc min | 160 ppm |
| Vitamin A, min | 4,500 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E, min | 150 IU/lb |
| Total Bacillus* Species, min | 225 million cfu/lb |
| Enterococcus Faecium, min | 7 million cfu/lb |
| Lactobacillus Acidophilus, min | 10 million cfu/lb |
| Horse Class | Age | Suggested Feeding Range* lbs/100 lb body weight/day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | ||
| Maintenance | Mature | 0.40 - 0.65 |
| Light Exercise | Mature | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Moderate Exercise | Mature | 0.60 - 0.85 |
| Heavy Exercise | Mature | 0.70 - 0.95 |
| Breeding | ||
| Pregnant Mare, last trimester | Mature | 0.50 - 0.70 |
| Breeding Stallion | Mature | 0.50 - 0.65 |
| Special Needs | ||
| Starch/Sugar Sensitive | Mature | 0.50 - 1.30 |
DAILY GUIDE: It is necessary to adjust the feeding of Sentinel Carb-Guard 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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