Purina Ultium Growth Horse Formula
Ultium Growth Horse Formula is scientifically formulated high-fat, high-fiber feed that supports the development and physiology necessary to produce a strong, healthy, athletic horse.
Formulated for broodmares and young growing horses.
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.
Features & Benefits of Ultium Growth Horse Formula
Sustained Energy System®
A unique blend of three fuel sources to provide a steady level of highly digestible energy for developing and growing foals: soluble carbohydrates, fats and fermentable fiber
Targeted Nutrition Delivery System
Transports repair nutrients where they’re needed most. The balance of nutrients supports proper joint and long bone maturity to set the stage for the young athlete to start off right and continue on the correct path to competition.
Backed by Over Four Years of Research
Including measuring growth curves, body condition, joint health, activity levels and blood work in young, growing horses
Purina® Amplify® High-Fat Nugget
A proprietary blend of vegetable oils, flax seed and rice bran helps promote balanced immunity, smooth growth rates and shiny coats
Optimized Amino Acid Profile
Includes essential amino acids Lysine, Threonine and Methionine and branched chain amino acids to support muscle development and growth
Highly Digestible Fibers
Including beet pulp and soy hulls provide fermentable fiber to the hindgut for a slow-release calorie source that helps support weight maintenance and consistent lactation in broodmares and steady growth in young, growing horses.
Added Vitamins and Minerals
Including Copper, Zinc, Calcium and Phosphorus in essential ratios and quantities to help assure proper fetal stores during gestation, milk levels during lactation and tissue concentrations for continued growth
Added Antioxidants
Including Vitamins E and Selenium help support cellular metabolism and a strong immune system
Controlled Sugar and Starch
With higher levels of fat and digestible fiber may help reduce the risk of hindgut disturbances associated with high starch feeding practices
Nutrient-Dense Blend
With Pellets and Purina® Amplify® High-Fat Nuggets is highly palatable and highly digestible for young horses and broodmares
Concentrate Feed
Designed to be fed with hay or pasture
Features
| FEATURES | BENEFITS |
| Sustained Energy System® |
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| Targeted Nutrition Delivery System ® |
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| Backed by Over Four Years of Research |
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| Purina® Amplify® High-Fat Nugget |
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| Optimized Amino Acid Profile |
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| Highly Digestible Fibers |
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| Added Vitamins and Minerals |
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| Added Antioxidants |
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| Controlled Sugar and Starch |
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| Nutrient-Dense Blend |
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| Concentrate Feed |
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Directions
| BROODMARES | - WEIGHT OF HORSE IN POUNDS - | |||||||
| LIFESTYLE | 600 | 800 | 1,000 | 1,200 | 1,400 | |||
| Minimum Hay or Equivalent Pasture* | 7.00 | 9.5 | 12.0 | 14.5 | 17.00 | |||
| ULTIUM GROWTH HORSE FORMULA (LBS/DAY)** | ||||||||
| Gestating Mare, last 90 days | 3.25 | 4.25 | 5.25 | 6.0 | 7.0 | |||
| Lactating Mare** | 7.0 | 9.0 | 11.25 | 13.5 | 15.75 | |||
| GROWING HORSES | - WEIGHT OF HORSE IN POUNDS - | |||||||
| 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1000 | |
| Minimum Hay or Equivalent Pasture** | 3.00 | 4.00 | 6.00 | 7.00 | 8.50 | 9.50 | 11.00 | 12.0 |
| ULTIUM GROWTH HORSE FORMULA (LBS/DAY) *** | ||||||||
| Growing Horses, Weanlings and 2 Year Olds*** | 6.50-7.50 | 7.00-7.75 | 6.25-8.25 | 6.75-9.00 | 7.00-9.00 | 7.25-9.00 | 7.00-8.75 | 6.75-8.50 |
*These recommendations are based on the mare or growing horse eating the minimum recommended amount of hay per day (1.2 lbs per 100 lbs of body weight for mature horses, 1.0 lb per 100 lbs body weight for 300 to 400 lb weanlings, or 1.2 lbs per 100 lbs body weight for 500 to 1,000 lb for every 2 lbs of additional hay fed. EXAMPLE: Using the chart above, if feeding 16 lbs of hay to a 1,000 lb lactating mare, reduce Ultium® Growth Horse Formula offered by 2.0 lbs from 11.25 to 9.25 lbs per day (4.0 lbs of additional hay divided by 2.0 lbs= 2.0 less of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula).
**Do not feed less than 0.45 lbs of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula per 100 lbs of body weight per day for lactating mares. EXAMPLE: 4.5 lbs for 1,000 lb mare. Do not feed less than .9 lbs of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula per 100 lbs body weight for weanlings 700 lbs or less. EXAMPLE: 3.6 lbs for 400 lb weanling. For growing horses weighing over 700 lbs, do not feed less than .65 lbs per 100 lbs body weight. EXAMPLE: 6.5 lbs for a 1,000 lb growing horse. If your horse gains too much weight at that minimum feeding rate, then you should replace Ultium® Growth Horse Formula with Nature's Essentials Enrich 32 Horse Supplement, and feed according to feeding directions
***Adjust amount fed to achieve desired growth rates. Feed amounts from lower end of range for more moderate growth rate and amounts from upper end of range for more rapid growth rate. For growing horses in training, adjust feeding rate to maintain body condition according to level of work, making any changes in feed gradually.
For suckling foals, begin offering feed within 2 weeks of birth. Feed 1.0 lb of Ultium® Growth Horse Formula per month of age per day. EXAMPLE: For a 2-month old suckling foal, feed 2.0 lbs per day added to the mare's ration or fed in a separate creep feeder.
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
- Feed along with at least 1-1.5% of horse’s body weight of good quality hay or the equivalent in pasture to make a complete ration
- 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
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein | 15.50% MIN |
| Crude Fat | 9.50% MIN |
| Crude Fiber | 13.00% MAX |
| Lysine | 1.00% MIN |
| Calcium (Ca) | 1.40% MIN |
| Calcium (Ca) | 1.90% MAX |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.70% MIN |
| Sodium (Na) | 0.10% MIN |
| Sodium (Na) | 0.50% MAX |
| Copper (Cu) | 90.00 ppm MIN |
| Selenium (Se) | 0.60 ppm MIN |
| Selenium (Se) | 0.61 ppm MAX |
| Zinc (Zn) | 270.00 ppm MIN |
| Vitamin A | 3,400 IU/lb MIN |
| Vitamin E | 150 IU/lb MIN |