A nutrient release formula feed for growing foals and lactating mares. Sentinel® Safe Start is a highly fortified high-protein and high-fat feed providing the precise nutrition to support healthy foal growth and milk production and composition in mares.
A nutrient release formula feed for growing foals and lactating mares. Sentinel® Safe Start is a highly fortified high-protein and high-fat feed providing the precise nutrition to support healthy foal growth and milk production and composition in mares. This unique formula is also recommended for show horses where muscle mass, topline and coat condition are desired. An extruded feed, Sentinel Safe Start offers a safe and natural way to provide essential nutrition that may be easily digested for optimal nutrient utilization.
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids, min...............................................0.8%
Total Omega-6 Fatty Acids, min................................................ 4.1%
Lactobacillus acidophilus, min............................... 6 million cfu/lb
Enterococcus faecium, min.................................... 4 million cfu/lb
Total Bacillus Species*, min...............................500 million cfu/lb
(*Bacillus Subtilis, Bacillus Licheniformis)
Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.
Feeding Guidelines
Sentinel Safe Start is a high protein, high fat, extruded feed that offers a safe and natural way to provide essential nutrition to lactating mares and young growing foals. Sentinel Safe Start may also be fed to show horses on low protein hay or when exceptional topline and coat condition is desired.
The suggested feeding program is intended solely as a guide. Adjust the feeding of Sentinel Safe Start according to individual needs and condition of the horse. The variables of management, environment, and breed may dictate changes in the horse’s dietary requirements.
Provide good-quality hay or pasture, free-choice salt and plenty of fresh water.
Horse Class
Age
Suggested Feeding Range* lb/100-lb body weight/day
Growth
Suckling
0 to 4 – 6 Months
0.70 – 1.10
Weanling
4 – 6 Months to 12 Months
0.90 – 1.40
Yearling
12 to 18 Months
0.60 – 0.95
Long Yearling
18 to 24 Months
0.55 – 0.75
2-Year Old
24 to 36 Months
0.45 – 0.70
Adult
Light Exercise
Mature
0.40 – 0.60
Moderate Exercise
Mature
0.45 – 0.65
Heavy Exercise
Mature
0.55 – 0.70
Breeding
Pregnant Mare, Last Month
Mature
0.40 – 0.65
Lactating Mare, First 3 Months
Mature
0.65 – 1.10
*Approximate feed weight to volume: 0.85 lb = 1 quart. For accuracy, weigh feed.
Suggested feeding program is based on offering grass or mixed grass hays. If feeding legume hays, rich pasture, or if Sentinel Safe Start is fed below recommended feeding range, consult your Kent Nutrition Group sales representative or customer service for a ration recommendation.
Store in a cool dry place. This product is perishable and may degrade if not consumed in a timely manner or not stored consistent with these instructions. Do not feed this product if it appears to be unfit for animal consumption.
Additional Features & Benefits
gutWise™ Nutrient Release Technology - A proprietary blend of prebiotics, probiotics, marinesourced calcium and NutriVantage® for horses helps maintain total digestive health. These components are delivered in an exclusive extruded form to help support nutrient digestibility and availability.
Stable Digestive Environment - Probiotics and prebiotics aid in maintaining digestive health and microbial fermentation for sustained nutrient digestibility, absorption and assimilation.
Gastric Balance - Bioavailable marine-sourced calcium helps support gastric pH and health.
Optimized Nutrition - NutriVantage® for horses incorporates exclusive components that may help aid in nutrient availability and maintenance of a healthy gut environment for immune support.
Limited Starch and Sugar - A low starch and sugar diet is often recommended by veterinarians and nutritionists for horses with metabolic and digestive challenges.
‘Cool’ Energy - A sequential release of energy from fat and fermentable fiber provides lower starch calories to meet complex energy demands and help maintain normal digestive health.
Healthy Rate of Intake - The light and airy nature of extruded feeds may facilitate the breakdown of feed while encouraging slow consumption and more thorough chewing for maintaining digestive health.
Nutrient Density and Release - A nutrient dense diet means more nutrition by weight, potentially delivering more of what your horse needs in less feed for ideal health and body condition.
Built-In Fiber - Fiber sources such as soybean hulls and beet pulp may help maintain healthy hind-gut fermentation while providing extra calories in a safe and natural form.
Immune Support - Antioxidant nutrients including stable vitamins and biologically available trace minerals help maintain normal health and metabolism.
Body Tissue & Integrity - Amino acids such as lysine, methionine and threonine are important for growth and maintenance of all tissues including bone, muscle, hoof and hair.
Healthy Skin and Hair Coat - Sources of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids plus protein, B-vitamins and trace mineral complexes may help promote healthy skin, hair coat and hoof condition.
Joint Support - Omega-3 fatty acids, stable vitamins and balanced minerals may help maintain joint and bone health and strength.
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Specifications
More Information
Brand
Kent
Sub Brand
Sentinel
Type
Safe Start
Feed Form
Extruded
Animal
Horse
Weight
50 lb.
Container
Bag
Manufacturer Number
7080
Product Availability
In Stores/Curbside Pickup
Additional Information
Online price. In-store price and availability may vary.