Sentinel Care Carb-Guard
Carb control feed for digestive and metabolic health.
| Life Stage: | Adult, Breeding |
|---|---|
| Feed Type: | Feed |
| Feed Form: | Pellet |
| Special Needs: | Digestive or Metabolic Concerns |
| Packaging: | 50-lb |
An equine solutions 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 an exceptionally low level of starch and sugar.
- Low Starch and Sugar - Low starch and sugar diets are often recommended by veterinarians and nutritionists for horses with metabolic and digestive challenges.
- Cool Calories - Cool calories from a blend of fat sources help to maintain body condition and performance.
- Built-In Fiber - Built-in fiber helps to maintain healthy hind-gut fermentation while providing extra calories in a safe and natural form.
- Vitamin E and Selenium - Vitamin E and selenium provide antioxidant benefits supporting immune health.
- Nutritionally Balanced - Nutritionally balanced with optimum levels and ratios of nutrients help support and maintain overall health.
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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 |
BLUE SEAL Sentinel Care CARB-GUARD is a low protein high fat, pellet formulated with low levels of starch and sugars. Sentinel Care CARB-GUARD offers a safe and natural way to feed mature horses at all levels of performance.
DAILY GUIDE: It is necessary to adjust the feeding rate of Sentinel Care CARB-GUARD to the condition of the horse. Provide horses with good-quality hay or pasture and salt free-choice. Provide plenty of fresh water.
| Horse Class | Age | Suggested Feeding Range* lb/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 |
*Suggested program is based on offering grass or mixed grass hays. If feeding legume hays, rich pasture, or if Sentinel CARB-GUARD is fed below the recommended feeding range, consult your Kent Nutrition Group feed representative for a ration recommendation.
Comments: For additional mineral-vitamin fortification, or if Sentinel Care CARB-GUARD is fed below the recommended feeding range, feed the appropriate Winning Touch Equine Supplement, depending on type of hay being fed.
The suggested feeding program above is intended solely as a guide. The variables of management, environment, and breed may dictate changes in the animal’s dietary requirements.
Caution
Contains Copper. Do Not Feed To Sheep.
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