Purina® WellSolve L/S® Horse Feed
The low starch and sugar diet for horses with special needs. Your veterinarian may recommend that you feed a low starch and sugar diet to your horse. Our goal in creating WellSolve L/S® Horse Feed was to thoroughly research the area of equine carbohydrate metabolism and provide the best possible diet we could offer for horses with special needs.
WellSolve L/S® Horse Feed is the result of years of research and development, including controlled studies at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center and extensive field testing. We researched many aspects, including the amounts and types of fiber, the ideal feed form, the unique vitamin and mineral requirements of horses on low starch and sugar diets, as well as energy requirements. We adjusted protein-to-energy ratios and added high quality essential amino acids as well as antioxidants and essential fatty acids. It's an enormous balancing act that requires the consideration of more than just the sugar and starch levels. However, the result is worth it - a nutritionally balanced, highly palatable diet that veterinarians and horse owners can use with confidence.
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Guaranteed Analysis
Ingredients
Feeding Directions
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Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrient Min/Max Amount Crude Protein MIN 12.00 % Lysine MIN 0.70 % Crude Fat MIN 5.50 % Crude Fiber MAX 23.00 % Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) MAX 27.00 % Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) MAX 48.00 % Dietary Starch MAX 7.00 % Sugars MAX 5.00 % Calcium (Ca) MIN 0.65 % Calcium (Ca) MAX 1.15 % Phosphorus (P) MIN 0.50 % Magnesium (Mg) MIN 0.50 % Copper (Cu) MIN 65.00 PPM Selenium (Se) MIN 0.60 PPM Zinc (Zn) MIN 220.00 PPM Vitamin A MIN 3500 IU/LB Vitamin E MIN 225 IU/LB Biotin MIN 3.6 mg/lb -
Ingredients
- For specific ingredient listing for this product please refer to the feed tag affixed to the package in your region or contact us at 800-227-8941.
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Feeding Directions
Description
Guideline of Pounds of WellSolve L/S® Horse Feed to Feed Daily Along with Hay*
| Horse Body Weight in Pounds Lifestyle 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 Maintenance 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 Performance - Light Work ** 5.0 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 Pregnant Mares (1-8 months) 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 Pregnant Mares (Last 90 days) 4.0 5.5 7.0 8.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.0 Lactating Mares (1.5lbs of hay per 100lbs of Body Weight) *** 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 Breeding Stallions 5.0 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0
*See feed bag for more details
These recommendations are a starting point that may need to be adjusted up or down to accommodate different horses’ metabolisms, management practices, and forage quality and quantity. For further information regarding the use of this product.
For horses sensitive to dietary carbohydrates, please consult with a veterinarian or nutritionist for a recommended diet.Best Results
- Feed at regular times.
- Divide total daily feeding into at least two servings with three to four daily servings preferred.
- Do not feed over 0.6 pounds per 100 pounds body weight of WellSolve L/S® horse feed diet in one serving.
- Do not feed free-choice.
- Feed horse in a natural position from troughs placed at normal head height or lower.
- Always feed a minimum of 1 to 1.5 pounds per 100 pounds body weight of good quality, clean hay or equivalent pasture.
- Provide salt and plenty of fresh, clean water at all times.
- Maintain an effective control program for internal parasites.
- Be sure that horses are free of dental problems.
- Horses in intense work should be fed a diet designed for horses with higher caloric requirements such as Ultium® Competition horse formula or Strategy® GX horse feed.
- This product is not recommended for young growing horses, under 2 years of age.
- A product such as Ultium® Growth horse formula, Omolene #300® or Strategy® GX horse feeds should be creep fed separately to foals of lactating mares being fed a WellSolve L/S® horse feed diet.
Changing To
- Any feed changes should be made gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days.
- Mix the new feed with the old, gradually increasing the amount of the new feed while decreasing an equal amount of the old.
- Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed one pound per day for each horse.
Caution
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, performance loss or death.
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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 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. 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.
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