Essential K® is a low sugar/starch (NSC), no added iron ration balancer designed to be fed to easy-keeping or overweight horses, or used as a top-dress with any other Tribute® feed to provide additional vitamins, trace minerals and amino acids to support performance or enhance topline. This ration balancer is ideal for horses consuming hay or pasture that is 50% or less alfalfa (or other legumes). If feeding hay or pasture that is 50% or more alfalfa, check out Alfa Essentials®. Essential K® is formulated with pre- and probiotics to support your horse’s digestive health.
Available in 30-lb & 50-lb bags.
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- Low Feeding Rate. A dense nutrient concentration and low calorie pellet makes it a low cost method of supplying essential nutrients.
- Low NSC. Beneficial for hyperactive or special needs horses, such as those with insulin resistance, laminitis, obesity, or tying-up.
- Optimal balance of essential amino acids, organic minerals, fatty acids, and antioxidants to support dietary requirements and peak performance.
| CRUDE PROTEIN | 28% min |
| LYSINE | 2.2% min |
| METHIONINE | 0.6% min |
| METHIONINE + CYSTINE | 1.0% min |
| THREONINE | 1.2% min |
| CRUDE FAT | 6% min |
| CRUDE FIBER | 6.5% max |
| CALCIUM | 2.5% min |
| CALCIUM | 3.5% max |
| PHOSPHORUS | 1.5% min |
| SALT | 1.0% min |
| SALT | 1.50% max |
| COPPER | 200 ppm |
| ZINC | 400 ppm |
| SELENIUM | 1.5 ppm |
| VITAMIN A | 30,000 IU/lb |
| VITAMIN D | 2,500 IU/lb |
| VITAMIN E | 500 IU/lb |
| BIOTIN | 2.4 mg/lb |
| MAGNESIUM | 0.4% min |
| POTASSIUM | 1.5 % min |
| OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS | 3.0% min |
| OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS | 0.4% min |
| Lifestage | Body Weight | Essential K Per Day |
|---|---|---|
| REPRODUCTION | ||
| OPEN MARE | 1,100 lbs | 1 – 2 lbs |
| PREGNANT MARE | 1,100 lbs | 2.5 – 3 lbs |
| NURSING MARE: 1ST 3 MONTHS | 1,100 lbs | 3 – 4 lbs |
| NURSING MARE: 2ND 3 MONTHS | 1,100 lbs | 2.5 – 3 lbs |
| WORKING | ||
| IDLE, MATURE | 1,100 lbs | 1 – 2 lbs |
| LIGHT | 1,100 lbs | 2 – 2.5 lbs |
| MODERATE | 1,100 lbs | 2.5 – 3 lbs |
| HEAVY | 1,100 lbs | 3 – 3.5 lbs |
| VERY HEAVY | 1,100 lbs | 3 – 3.5 lbs |
| Body Weight | Essential K Per Day |
|---|---|
| GROWING | |
| 300 LBS | 2 lbs |
| 400 LBS | 2.5 lbs |
| 500 LBS | 3 lbs |
| 600 LBS | 3 lbs |
| 700 LBS | 3 lbs |
| 800 LBS | 3 lbs |
| 900 LBS | 3 lbs |
| UPC | Weight(lbs) | Weight(oz) | SKU | Model # | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | |||||
| 846336000228 | 50 |