You know your foal’s first years are very important. Proper growth and development depend upon strong genetics, a nurturing environment and good nutrition. That’s why you should check out Purina Equine Junior Horse Feed. It is an ideal feed for helping weanlings reach their full potential.
Luckily, you’re not alone. PurinaEquine Juniorhorse feed is a “complete feed”, which means it is an all-in-one diet with hay built-in. This feed eliminates nutrient variability of hay or pasture and promotes a consistent diet for growing weanlings. Now with Gastric Outlast Support.
Quality hay built-in eliminates nutrient variability of hay or pasture and promotes consistent nutrient intake.
Nutritionally Balanced
Micro-formulated with essential nutrients for optimal health.
Vitamins and Minerals
Provides 100% of the required nutrients for horses when fed as directed* so no additional supplements are necessary. *Based on “Nutrient Requirements of Horses Sixth Revised Edition – 2007” published by the National Research Council.
Combined Energy Sources
A precise blend of fats, fibers and soluble carbohydrates helps promote a steady growth rate. Equine Junior® Horse Feed is flexible to meet management program goals; you influence rate of growth by amount fed
Purina® Amplify®Nugget
The Purina® Amplify® Nugget is a patented, high-fat extruded particle that contains a proprietary blend of vegetable oils, flaxseed and rice bran for an optimal fatty acid profile that supports a strong immune function.
Added Amino Acids
Specific amino acid profile for a complete, high quality and very digestible protein to promote proper development of muscle, bone, skin, hair and hooves.
Feed Guard® Nutrition System
The FeedGuard® Nutrition System is one of the industry’s most innovative and exacting quality assurance programs. FeedGuard®Nutrition System can help deliver the trust, quality and performance that horse professionals demand every day.
Lbs/day of Equine Junior® Horse Feed (when fed as a complete feed without roughage)
Moderate Growth
10
11
11.5
12.75
14
14.5
15.25
15.75
Rapid Growth
11.25
12
14
15.5
16.5
17
17.25
17.5
LARGE BREEDS
600
700
800
900
1,000
1,100
1,200
1,300
1,400
1,500
Lbs/day of Equine Junior® Horse Feed (when fed as a complete feed without roughage)
Moderate Growth
14
15.5
17
18
19
20
21
22.25
23.5
24.5
Rapid Growth
15.25
17
19
20.5
22
23.25
24.5
25
25.5
26
Every horse is unique. That's why the recommended feeding rates Purina suggests for Equine Junior® horse feed may need to be increased or decreased up to 10-15% to keep your growing horse in peak condition.
Important Considerations:
Do not feed free-choice
Feed at regular times (at least twice daily). When feeding rates exceed 1% of body weight, three daily feedings are preferred
Any feed changes should be made gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days
Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed one pound per day for each horse
Have plenty of fresh, clean water available at all times
Prevent the rapid eating by the horse of any feed stuffs
Store feed in a dry, well-ventilated area protected from rodents and insects Do not feed moldy or insect-infested feed to animals as it may cause illness or death
This product to be fed to the animal species as directed on the label
In addition to nutritional care and consultation, be sure to make regular veterinary checkups and farrier appointments part of your horse wellness program