Sentinel Senior
| Life Stage: | Adult, Senior |
|---|---|
| Feed Type: | Complete Feed |
| Feed Form: | Extruded |
| Special Needs: | Digestive or Metabolic Concerns |
| Packaging: | 50-lb Bag |
A nutrient-release formula 100% extruded feed with built-in fiber for senior horses, horses with poor teeth and prematurely aging horses. Made with low starch and sugar ingredients, highly fortified with an exclusive blend of natural additives to meet the increased nutritional demands of senior horses due to less efficient digestive and metabolic systems. This unique formula is also recommended for certain horses where digestive and metabolic health is a concern offering a safe and natural way to provide essential nutrition that may be easily digested for optimal nutrient utilization.
- 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.
- Advanced Antioxidant Package - Vitamins and organic trace minerals offer immune support for normal health and metabolism.
- Nutrient Density and Release - Extruded feed provides more nutrition by weight, potentially delivering more of what your horse needs in less feed.
- Easy to Chew with Healthy Rate of Intake - Extruded feeds are light and airy, facilitating easy breakdown and slower consumption to help maintain good digestive health.
- Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids - Plus protein, B-vitamin biotin and balanced minerals support healthy skin, hair coat, hoof condition, and strong joints and bones.
- Essential Amino Acids - Ensure that quality protein is available for continuous growth and maintenance of all tissue, including bone, muscle, hoof and hair.
- Built-In Fiber - Fiber sources like soybean hulls, beet pulp and alfalfa meal support healthy hindgut fermentation and provide safe, natural calories.
- ‘Cool’ Energy - Sequential energy release from fat and fermentable fiber provides lower starch calories to support energy demands and digestive health.
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| Crude Protein, min | 14.5% |
| Lysine, min | 0.73% |
| Methionine, min | 0.34% |
| Threonine, min | 0.54% |
| Crude Fat, min | 5.5% |
| Crude Fiber, max | 17.0% |
| Acid Detergent Fiber, max | 21.0% |
| Neutral Detergent Fiber, max | 35.0% |
| Dietary Starch, max | 13.0% |
| Sugar, max | 4.2% |
| Calcium, min | 0.75% |
| Calcium, max | 1.25% |
| Phosphorus, min | 0.65% |
| Copper, min | 55 ppm |
| Manganese, min | 135 ppm |
| Selenium, min | 0.55 ppm |
| Zinc min | 170 ppm |
| Vitamin A, min | 5,000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E, min | 155 IU/lb |
| Biotin, min | 0.55 mg/lb |
| Total Bacillus* Species, min | 350 million cfu/lb |
| Enterococcus Faecium, min | 10 million cfu/lb |
| Lactobacillus Acidophilus, min | 15 million cfu/lb |
| Horse Class | Age | Suggested Feeding Range* lbs/100-lbs body weight/day |
|---|---|---|
| ADULT | ||
| Maintenance | Mature | 0.40 - 0.65 |
| Light Exercise | Mature | 0.45 - 0.70 |
| Moderate Exercise | Mature | 0.55 - 0.75 |
| Heavy Exercise | Sentinel Active Senior is recommended | |
| SPECIAL NEEDS | ||
| Hard Keepers | Sentinel Active Senior is recommended | |
| Diets with Minimal Hay for Maintenance** | Mature | 1.00 - 1.25 |
DAILY GUIDE: It is necessary to adjust the feeding of Sentinel Senior 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.
NutriVantage® Nutrition Optimizer®
NutriVantage Nutrition Optimizer is an exclusive research-driven nutritional feed supplement that is only available in Kent/Blue Seal products.
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