Farnam 13701 Horse Weight Builder, 8 Lbs.

"Farnam" Horse Weight Builder 

Traditionally, horses needing more calories for increased stamina were fed more grain. However, excessive amounts of grain can lead to digestive upset, such as colic, diarrhea and even founder. Plus, grains are digested as simple sugars, which can make a horse “hot” or hyperactive. 

Recently, researchers have discovered the benefits of adding fat to horses’ diets:

Features:-

• Size: 8 lbs.
• Provides extra calories in the form of fat for maintaining body condition and fuel for performance without the risk of colic associated with grain feeding.
• Contains flax meal which is high in omega-3 fatty acids.
• Contains protein, fat, fiber, calcium and phosphorus in guaranteed analysis.
• Calcium:phosphorus ratio is balanced so it can be fed with other supplements.
• Also enhances skin and coat condition.
• Maintains & enhances body weight.
• More calories than equal weights of grain. Less volume needs to be fed.
• Allows for decreased heat production.
• Spares glycogen stores in muscles.
• Easily metabolized – no digestive tract upset. 

Ingredients:- 

Maize distiller's grains with solubles dehydrated, heat stabilized flax meal, calcium carbonate, partially hydrogenated vegetable fat, propionic acid, mixed tocopherols (a natural preservative), BHT/BHA (as a preservative), artificial flavor. 

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Feeding Instructions:- 

Enclosed scoop holds 2 ounces. 

• To enhance skin and coat condition, feed one scoop (2 oz) daily with regular grain ration.
• For added calories, feed 2 scoops (4 oz) daily with regular grain ration.