Sentinel Carb-Guard

Exceptionally Low NSC Nutrition for Adult Horses with Starch and Sugar Sensitivities
Life Stage:Adult
Feed Type:Feed
Packaging:50-lb Bag
Availability: U.S. Only

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.

Confused about the nutritional information on animal feed? Check out our article How to Read a Guaranteed Analysis and Feed Label.

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
Soybean Hulls, Wheat Middlings, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Corn Germ, Corn Distillers Dried Grains, Soybean Oil, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Salt, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Brewers Dried Yeast, Canola Meal, Calcite, Reed-Sedge Peat, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Magnesium Oxide, Yeast Extract, Natural and Artificial Flavors, DL-α-Tocopherol Acetate, L-Methionine, L-Lysine, Yeast Culture, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation, Selenium Yeast, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Sulfate, D-α-Tocopherol Acetate (source of Vitamin E), Manganese Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Copper Sulfate, Biotin, Rice Hulls, Vitamin B12 Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Cobalt Glucoheptonate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Choline Chloride, L-Threonine, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Cobalt Carbonate.
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
*Approximate feed weight to volume: 0.85 lb = 1 quart. For accuracy, weigh feed.

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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