Optimal
Amino acids, vitamins and minerals
Equilibrium Optimal is a low calorie, low sugar/starch, nutrient dense pellet with elevated protein (amino acids), minerals and vitamins, containing up to 5 times the vitamin-mineral content of most feeds. This supplement is also classified as a ration balancer. Optimal is formulated for broodmares, growing horses, performance and leisure horses, including pony and miniature mares and foals.. This recommendation is based on feeding Optimal along with a typical horse forage.
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Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrients LevelsProtein 30.00 %Fat 3.00 %Fibre 7.50 %Calcium 3.50 %Phosphorus 1.75 %Sodium 1.50 %Magnesium 1.00 %Sulfur 0.40 %Potassium 1.50 %Iodine 2.90 mg/kgIron 850 mg/kgCopper 176 mg/kgManganese 400 mg/kgCobalt 0.80 mg/kgZinc 500 mg/kgFluorine 50 mg/kgVitamin A 26000 I.U./kgVitamin D3 7000 I.U./kgVitamin E 1000 I.U./kgSelenium 1.50 ppm -
Ingredients
Nutrients IngredientsFibre Dehydrated Alfalfa MealProtein/ Amino Acids DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Dried Brewers Yeast, Soya Bean MealStarchFat Soya OilPrebioticProbioticVitamins Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Niacin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Ascorbic AcidMinerals Salt (Sodium Chloride), Calcium Carbonate, Mono Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Copper Sulphate, Ferrous Sulphate, Manganese Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Organic Copper, Organic Manganese, Organic Zinc, Organic Selenium, Cobalt CarbonateMulti-Attributes Wheat shortsFlavour/ Binder Flavoring*Ingredients are not in order of their inclusion rate.
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Feeding Instructions
Feed Equilibrium Optimal as the sole ration to easy keeping mares, foals and stallions to provide minerals and vitamins. Feed according to the following table, whereby the lower quantity meets minimum vitamin and mineral requirements and the higher quantity meets Purina Superior Recommendations. Feed in conjunction with water and a minimum of 1% body weight (on a dry matter basis) of a long stemmed forage (hay/pasture). Provide salt free‑choice.
- Equilibrium Optimal may also be fed as a top dress in conjunction with a Purina feed for mares, foals and stallions that are not being fed the recommended amount of a Purina horse Feed. Provide 0.200 kg to 0.300 kg of Equilibrium Optimal for every kilogram below the recommended amount of a complete Purina Horse Feed.
- Never feed more than the recommended amount without consultation from a Purina sales consultant.
- Provide a source of fresh, clean water at all times.
- Follow sound management practices along with disease and sanitation control measures. If there are any questions, contact your veterinarian, Purina dealer or Purina sales consultant.
CAUTION
Directions for use must be carefully followed.
Feed is perishable. Store 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, abortion or death.Minimum Purina Superior Maintenance 0.133 0.200 Performance Light Exercise 0.173 0.267 Moderate Exercise 0.180 0.300 Stallions Non Breeding 0.133 0.267 Breeding 0.173 0.267 Broodmares Gestation 0.231 0.267 Lactation 0.231 0.333 Foals 4 to 6 months 0.317 0.333 7 to 12 months 0.249 0.333 13 to 18 months 0.227 0.333 19 to 24 months 0.200 0.333
Nutritional Facts
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Calories/DE
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Low sugar/starch content. Also identified as low glycemic or low NSC (nonstructural carbohydrates). Contains no whole grains or molasses
Ideal for insulin resistant, Cushing’s and EPSM (Equine Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy) horses.
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Low-calorie with elevated amino acids, minerals and vitamins. Very nutrient dense
With the low feeding rate provides negligible caloric intake. • Ideal when there is a need to cut calories but not nutrition. Easy Keepers. • Ideal for foals with signs of DOD’s (Developmental Orthopedic Disease) where there’s a need to cut calories to slow growth rate but maintain if not increase nutrition to promote sound growth. • Ideal for overweight mares and foals that maintain body weight on forage alone. • Ideal for overweight, insulin resistant and laminitic horses on a low protein hay. • Provides the nutrients lacking in a forage alone diet.
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Added amino acids, lysine and methionine
Provides an ideal balance of amino acids for optimal muscle and joint development and milk production.
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Organic copper, zinc, manganese and selenium
Increases absorption and enhances trace mineral bioavailability to improve immune response, bone development and decrease the risk of DOD’s (Developmental Orthopedic Diseases). • Supports the transplacental transfer of selenium during late gestation.
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8 added B‑vitamins (including biotin) and vitamin C
Supports optimum metabolic efficiency. • Promotes hoof and overall health and vitality.
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Contains Dried Brewer’s Yeast and Yeast Culture
High quality vegetable protein, equivalent to whey but without the undesirable lactose. • Improves hindgut fermentation which increases energy, protein and phosphorus utilization.
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