Purina® Ultium® Growth Horse Formula
*With Outlast® Gastric Support Supplement*
Purina® Ultium® Growth Horse Formula was conceptualized after the Purina new product development team completed their successful launch of the original Ultium® Competition Horse Formula. The Ph.D. nutritionists at the Purina Equine Research Unit in Gray Summit, Missouri knew the advantages of feeding meticulously formulated, higher fat and fiber feeds to competitive athletes. But could the same principles be applied for young growing horses?Since then, research spanning over four years was performed to develop a new feed formulated specifically for young growing athletes. Purina performed detailed scientific feeding trials on broodmares and young horses from multiple foal crops at varying ages, breeds and management situations. The research involved monitoring and measuring growth curves, body condition, joint health, activity levels, blood work and more to ensure optimal nutrient delivery to broodmares and growing horses.
The result was unique, industry-leading nutrition proven to support the development, growth and adaptive physiology necessary to produce a strong, healthy athletic horse. It’s another offering of advanced nutrition worthy of the Purina name. Purina® Ultium® Growth Horse Formula. It’s What It Takes®.
NEEDS OF BROODMARES & GROWING HORSES
MARE IN FOAL
Ultium® Growth Horse Formula contains a concentrated calorie delivery system that supports the mare through all stages of gestation, with more total calories from added fat and fiber and lower sugar and starch. Lower feeding rates help support digestive health during this essential time.
Your foal’s best start begins with proper fetal development. Ultium® Growth Horse Formula provides research-determined amounts of nutrients, including copper and zinc for developing fetal liver stores to set the foundation for correct growth.
LACTATION/SUCKLING FOAL
Suckling foals may nurse up to 80 times per day. Ultium® Growth Horse Formula provides additional milk components to support immune function, calorie, and nutrient transfers to active, growing foals.
Lactating mares can require over 35,000 kcal/day to produce adequate milk and maintain body condition. The concentrated calorie delivery system of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula provides the necessary calories during this critical period for both mare and foal sustenance.
WEANLING/YEARLING
Ultium® Growth Horse Formula helps support strong bone development by using high-quality nutrient sources. Amino acids, vitamins and minerals are supplied in optimal amounts and ratios as determined by research studies to provide the necessary building blocks for bone growth.
Young growing horses need carefully-balanced nutrition for optimal muscle development to grow into successful athletes. The protein quality and amino acid fortification of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula supports in the foundation, maturation and maintenance of healthy muscle.
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See Full DetailsNUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
When it comes to nourishing and nurturing your animals, quality matters. That’s why Purina’s high-quality, research-proven products are formulated for optimal nutrition with the best ingredients that meet our stringent quality and nutritional standards.
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Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrient Min/Max Amount Crude Protein MIN 15.50 % Lysine MIN 1.00 % Methionine MIN 0.48 % Threonine MIN 0.55 % Crude Fat MIN 9.50 % Omega-3 Fatty Acid MIN 0.50 % Omega-6 Fatty Acid MIN 2.00 % Crude Fiber MAX 13.00 % Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) MAX 16.00 % Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) MAX 28.00 % Dietary Starch MAX 15.00 % Sugars MAX 8.00 % Calcium (Ca) MIN 1.40 % Calcium (Ca) MAX 1.90 % Phosphorus (P) MIN 0.70 % Sodium (Na) MAX 0.60 % Magnesium (Mg) MIN 0.35 % Potassium (K) MIN 1.25 % Copper (Cu) MIN 90.00 PPM Selenium (Se) MIN 0.60 PPM Selenium (Se) MAX 0.72 PPM Zinc (Zn) MIN 270.00 PPM Vitamin A MIN 3,400 IU/LB Vitamin D3 MIN 800 IU/LB Vitamin E MIN 150 IU/LB -
Ingredients
- Wheat Middlings
- Dehulled Soybean Meal
- Ground Corn
- Sun Cured Alfalfa
- Ground Soybean Hulls
- Heat Stabilized Rice Bran
- Dried Plain Beet Pulp
- Cane Molasses
- Vegetable Oil
- Calcium Carbonate
- Flaxseed
- Soybean Oil
- Lignin Sulfonate
- Seaweed-Derived Calcium
- Magnesium Oxide
- Salt
- Monocalcium Phosphate
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- L-Lysine
- DL-Methionine
- Citric Acid
- Dried Whey Solubles
- Choline Chloride
- Colored
with Iron Oxide - Vitamin E Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Propionic Acid (a Preservative)
- Copper Sulfate
- Zinc Oxide
- Iron Oxide
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Citric Acid (a Preservative)
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- L-Lysine Monohydrochloride
- Natural Flavor
- Artificial Flavors
- Ferrous Carbonate
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Manganous Oxide
- Tocopherols
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
Rosemary Extract- Lecithin
- Niacin Supplement
- Riboflavin-5-Phosphate
- Calcium Iodate
- L-Threonine
- L-Tryptophan
- Cobalt Carbonate
- Sodium Selenite
- Soy Hulls 8%
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Feeding Directions
Description
Start with the amounts of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula given for the weight and life stage of the horse. After observing the horse for a period of time, the amount fed may be gradually increased or decreased to obtain desired body condition and weight. For feeding directions outside the ranges addressed in these feeding charts, please contact your local Purina retailer or Purina Customer Service at 800-227-8941.
Weight of Horse in Pounds BROODMARES 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 (lbs/day) Minimum Hay or Equivalent Pasture* 9.50 12.00 14.50 17.00 Ultium® Growth Horse Formula** (lbs/day) Gestating Mare (last 90 days) 4.25 5.25 6.0 7.0 Lactating Mare*** 6.0 7.50 9.00 10.50 Weight of Horse in Pounds GROWING HORSES 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 (lbs/day) Minimum Hay or Equivalent Pasture* 4.00 6.00 7.00 8.50 9.50 11.00 12.00 Ultium® Growth Horse Formula** (lbs/day) Weanlings, Yearlings, and 2 Year Olds 7.00-7.75 6.25-8.35 6.75-9.00 7.00-9.00 7.25-9.00 7.00-8.75 6.75-8.50
* This is the recommended minimum amount of hay to be fed. If feeding more hay, you may reduce the feeding rate of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula to maintain appropriate body condition.
** To meet nutrient requirements, do not feed less than 0.35 lbs. per 100 lbs. bodyweight (BW) per day (3.5 lbs. per 1,000 lbs. BW) for gestating mares, 0.50 lbs. per 100 lbs. BW for lactating mares or 0.75 lbs. per 100 lbs. BW per day for growing horses (3.75 lbs. per 500-lb. BW). If your horse gains too much weight at the minimum feeding rate, transition to Purina® Enrich Plus® Ration Balancing Feed.
*** Recommended minimum amount of hay to be fed to lactating mares is 2 lbs. per 100 lbs. BW per day (20 lbs. per 1,000 lbs. BW).
**** Use the lower feeding rate for moderate growth rate and the higher feeding rate to support more rapid growth.
NOTE: Feeding rates of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula and forage may be adjusted or feed may be top-dressed with Purina® Amplify® High-Fat Supplement for additional calories.
SUCKLING FOALS: Begin offering feed within two weeks of birth. Feed 1.0 lb. of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula per month of age per day.
A 4-pound meal of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula supplies a full serving of Outlast® Supplement.Caution
Follow label directions. Feeding added selenium resulting in total diet levels in excess of 0.3 ppm is prohibited.
Important
- Feeding rates will vary with size, age, temperament, health status, forage quality, climate and activity level. Feed at regular times, at least twice daily. Do not feed more than 0.5 lbs/100 lbs of body weight per meal. Do not feed free-choice. Prevent rapid eating by the horse of any feedstuff.
- Reduce and/or delay feeding a horse which is hot, excited or showing pain, has fever or diarrhea. Consult your veterinarian if any problems arise.
- Always feed a minimum of 1.0 to 1.2 lbs per 100 lbs of body weight of good quality clean hay or the equivalent in pasture.
- Any feed changes should be made gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days. Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed 1.0 lb per day for each horse.
- Provide fresh, clean water at all times. Provide your horse with access to salt. Consult with your veterinarian regularly and maintain a routine dental, parasite control and health care program for your horse.
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Guaranteed Analysis
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Learn MoreCONTINUOUSLY INNOVATING ANIMAL NUTRITION
Purina is relentlessly seeking the next innovation in animal nutrition and targets relevant issues facing animal owners to help enhance their animal raising experience.
CONTINUOUSLY INNOVATING EQUINE NUTRITION
Purina is relentlessly seeking the next innovation in animal nutrition and targets relevant issues facing animal owners to help enhance their animal raising experience. We’ve conducted over 24,000 animal nutrition studies and counting to find impactful, accessible solutions for animals and their owners.
Our research is performed in fields across the country and on our 1,200-acre working farm in Gray Summit, MO, the Purina Animal Nutrition Center, where we care first-hand for over 3,000 animals, every single day, ensuring our outputs of research, knowledge, and product innovation work properly for the real-life needs of animals.
Driven By Science
& Our Love of Animals
Purina understands and cares about the unique needs of your animals and the importance of bettering their well-being, performance and health. For more than 125 years, we have been tackling the biggest horse nutrition challenges using science, and our love of horses pushes us until we get it right. Our team is made up of more than 500 Masters of Sciences, Ph.Ds., veterinarians, nutritionists, microbiologists, geneticists, and immunologists, all who share a passion for providing animals with the best nutrition for the best results.
Purina understands and cares about the unique needs of your animals and the importance of bettering their well-being, performance and health. For more than 125 years, we have been tackling the biggest horse nutrition challenges using science, and our love of horses pushes us until we get it right. Our team is made up of more than 500 Masters of Sciences, Ph.Ds., veterinarians, nutritionists, microbiologists, geneticists, and immunologists, all who share a passion for providing animals with the best nutrition for the best results.
Purina® Ultium® Horse Feeds
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Outlast® Gastric Support
Scientifically shown to support gastric health and comfort and proper pH even through the stress of travel and competition
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