Purina Ultium Growth

40lbs   From Purina Website: 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 [?] .   Features & Benefits:   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 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   Outlast[?] Gastric Support Supplement Scientifically shown to support gastric health and comfort, proper pH and provides an optimal source of calcium for proper bone growth.