Sentinel XT Grow
High-protein, high-fat textured feed for foal growth
| Life Stage: | Breeding |
|---|---|
| Feed Type: | Feed |
| Feed Form: | Textured |
| Packaging: | 50-lb |
Equine performance nutrition for growing foals and lactating mares. Sentinel® XT™ Grow is a high-protein, high-fat, textured feed containing shredded beet pulp and exclusive extruded super-fiber nuggets. This feed is also recommended for show horses on low-protein hay or when extra shine and topline condition are desired. With built-in fiber and low starch, this unique formula offers a safe and natural way to provide essential equine nutrition and
calories.
- gutWise™ Technology - A proprietary blend of prebiotics, probiotics, marinesourced calcium and NutriVantage® for horses to help maintain total digestive health. These components are delivered in a beet pulp based textured feed with exclusive extruded nuggets.
- Stable Digestive Environment - Probiotics and prebiotics aid in maintaining digestive health and microbial fermentation for sustained nutrient digestibility, absorption and assimilation.
- Gastric Balance - Bioavailable marine-sourced calcium helps support gastric pH and health.
- Optimized Nutrition - NutriVantage® for horses incorporates exclusive components that may help aid in nutrient availability and maintenance of a healthy gut environment for immune support.
- Limited Starch and Sugar - A low starch and sugar diet is often recommended by veterinarians and nutritionists for horses with metabolic and digestive challenges.
- ‘Cool’ Energy - A sequential release of energy from fat and fermentable fiber provides lower starch calories to meet complex energy demands and help maintain normal digestive health.
- Built-In Fiber - Fiber sources such as soybean hulls, beet pulp and alfalfa meal may help maintain healthy hind-gut fermentation while providing extra calories in a safe and natural form.
- Immune Support - Antioxidant nutrients including stable vitamins and biologically available trace minerals help maintain normal health and metabolism.
- Body Tissue & Integrity - Amino acids such as lysine, methionine and threonine are important for growth and maintenance of all tissues including bone, muscle, hoof and hair.
- Healthy Skin and Hair Coat - Sources of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids plus protein, B-vitamins and trace mineral complexes may help promote healthy skin, hair coat and hoof condition.
- Joint Support - Omega-3 fatty acids, stable vitamins and balanced minerals may help maintain joint and bone health and strength.
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| Crude Protein, min | 16.0% |
| Lysine, min | 0.85% |
| Methionine, min | 0.35% |
| Threonine, min | 0.60% |
| Crude Fat, min | 10.0% |
| Crude Fiber, max | 17.0% |
| Acid Detergent Fiber, max | 21.0% |
| Neutral Detergent Fiber, max | 31.0% |
| Dietary Starch, max | 4.5% |
| Sugar, max | 7.7% |
| Calcium, min | 0.85% |
| Calcium, max | 1.35% |
| Phosphorus, min | 0.65% |
| Magnesium, min | 0.35% |
| Potassium, min | 1.10% |
| Copper, min | 55 ppm |
| Manganese, min | 130 ppm |
| Selenium, min | 0.60 ppm |
| Zinc min | 170 ppm |
| Vitamin A, min | 6,200 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E, min | 170 IU/lb |
| Biotin, min | 0.60 mg/lb |
| Total Bacillus* Species, min | 500 million cfu/lb |
| Enterococcus Faecium, min | 15 million cfu/lb |
| Lactobacillus Acidophilus, min | 20 million cfu/lb |
Sentinel XT Grow is a high protein, high fat, textured feed containing shredded beet pulp that offers a safe and natural way to provide essential nutrition to lactating mares and young growing foals. Sentinel XT Grow can also be fed to show horses on low-protein hay or when extra shine and condition is desired.
DAILY GUIDE: It is necessary to adjust the feeding rate of Sentinel XT Grow to the condition of the horse. Provide good-quality hay or pasture, free-choice salt, and plenty of fresh water.
| Horse Class | Age | Suggested Feeding Range* lb/100-lb body weight/day |
|---|---|---|
| GROWTH | ||
| Suckling | 0 - 4-6 mos. | 0.70 - 1.10 |
| Weanling | 4-6 - 12 mos. | 0.90 - 1.40 |
| Yearling | 12 - 18 mos. | 0.60 - 0.95 |
| Long Yearling | 18 - 24 mos. | 0.55 - 0.70 |
| 2-Year Old | 24 - 36 mos. | 0.45 - 0.70 |
| ADULT | ||
| Moderate Exercise | Mature | 0.45 - 0.65 |
| Heavy Exercise | Mature | 0.55 - 0.70 |
| BREEDING | ||
| Pregnant Mare, last 3 mos. | Mature | 0.40 - 0.65 |
| Lactating Mare, 4-6 mos. | Mature | 0.65 - 1.10 |
*Suggested program is based on offering grass or mixed grass hays.
Comments: If feeding legume hays, rich pasture, or if Sentinel XT Grow is fed below the recommended feeding range, consult your Kent Nutrition Group feed representative or customer service for a ration recommendation.
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.
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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