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Purina® Equilibrium

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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30.0% Protein
3.0% Fat
7.5% Fibre
  • Guaranteed Analysis

    Nutrients Levels
    Protein 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/kg
    Iron 850 mg/kg
    Copper 176 mg/kg
    Manganese 400 mg/kg
    Cobalt 0.80 mg/kg
    Zinc 500 mg/kg
    Fluorine 50 mg/kg
    Vitamin A 26000 I.U./kg
    Vitamin D3 7000 I.U./kg
    Vitamin E 1000 I.U./kg
    Selenium 1.50 ppm

  • Ingredients

    Nutrients Ingredients
    Fibre Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal
    Protein/ Amino Acids DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Dried Brewers Yeast, Soya Bean Meal
    Starch
    Fat Soya Oil
    Prebiotic
    Probiotic
    Vitamins Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Niacin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid
    Minerals 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 Carbonate
    Multi-Attributes Wheat shorts
    Flavour/ Binder Flavoring

    *Ingredients are not in order of their inclusion rate.

  • 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.

    1. 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.
    2. Never feed more than the recommended amount without consultation from a Purina sales consultant.
    3. Provide a source of fresh, clean water at all times.
    4. 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

  • Calories/DE

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Added amino acids, lysine and methionine

    Provides an ideal balance of amino acids for optimal muscle and joint development and milk production.

  • 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.

  • 8 added B‑vitamins (including biotin) and vitamin C

    Supports optimum metabolic efficiency. • Promotes hoof and overall health and vitality.

  • 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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