14% Equine Developer (Pellet)

For Yearlings, for Pregnant & Lactating Mares

Net Weight: 25 kg    Product #: 605651

Masterfeeds 14% Developer (pellet) is an excellent feed for broodmares, growing yearlings and two year olds. Well balanced protein, amino acids and energy levels, along with controlled starch content and premium mineral vitamin fortification, encourage balanced growth. The formulation is made to help reduce incidence of developmental problems. It is also an excellent choice for pregnant and lactating mares. The controlled starch content provides a safer choice for the mare, reducing risk for digestive upsets.

Guaranteed Analysis:

  • Crude Protein (minimum) 14.0%
  • Crude Fat (minimum) 6.0%
  • Crude Fibre (maximum) 17.0%
  • Calcium (actual) 0.9%
  • Phosphorus (actual) 0.6%
  • Magnesium (actual) 0.35%
  • Sodium (actual) 0.4%
  • Copper (actual) 50 mg/kg
  • Manganese (actual) 145 mg/kg
  • Zinc (actual) 170 mg/kg
  • Vitamin A (minimum) 13,560 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D (minimum) 1,350 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E (minimum) 400 IU/kg
  • Biotin (added) 1.3 mg/kg
  • Riboflavin (minimum) 40 mg/kg
  • Thiamine (minimum) 25 mg/kg
  • Lysine (actual) 0.7%

This feed contains added Selenium at 0.6 mg/kg.

Feeding Directions*

Pregnant Mares: Feed ½ to 1 kg of Developer per 100 kg of body weight along with good quality grassy mixed hay according to body condition and quality of hay or grass. For “Easy Keeping” mares, that need less concentrates then this amount, supplement with VTM 20. For more information see VTM 20 insert.

Lactating Mares: Feed ½ to 1½ kg of Developer per 100 kg of body weight along with good quality mixed hay according to body condition and quality of hay or grass.

Yearlings: Feed ½ to 1½ kg of Developer per 100 kg body weight along with good quality grassy mixed forage. Feed according to development and the quality of hay or grass.

Two Year Olds: Feed ½ to 1 kg of Developer per 100 kg of body weight along with good quality grassy mixed forage. Feed according to development and the quality of hay or grass.

Most breeders switch to a good quality performance feed after the horse is two years old, but Developer can be fed to older horses if more development is desired.

* Feeding rates may vary depending on forage quality and horse’s activity level.

Features & Benefits

Highly palatable.
Formulated feed made with high quality protein sources and select grains.

Alfalfa meal.
Provides a highly digestible fibre, and a quality protein source.

Added vegetable oil.
To help meet energy requirements for body condition and milk production without overfeeding grain, and to help enhance coat condition.

100% organic trace minerals. 
More bio-available resulting in higher uptake of trace elements which are essential for the development of strong healthy joints and an active immune system.

Contains Sel-Plex®.
A non-toxic natural form of Selenium yeast that is critical in a healthy immune system, an effective antioxidant, and is proven to enhance reproductive function in horses.

Contains Yea-Sacc® 1026 and Pulse 500™. 
Together, these products work as both a pre-biotic; feeding existing bacteria and a pro-biotic; adding more beneficial bugs to the gut. This works to stabilize the gut, reduces digestive upsets, and maximizes nutrient digestion and absorption.