How should a young horse be fed to avoid abnormal bone development?
Young horses have to be fed high quality feeds with the proper levels and balances of protein, minerals and vitamins in order to grow to their genetic potential. Many problems can be prevented in the young horses by paying careful attention to feeding the proper feed in the proper amount. Purina products such as Omolene 200 & 300, Strategy and Equine Junior were designed for feeding to young horses. Unfortunately, many factors besides nutrition influence bone development in young horses. These factors include genetics, management, injuries and disease. If these factors are involved, it is advisable to obtain veterinary medical assistance and counsel. It may be necessary to reduce growth rate by restricting feed. If feed is restricted, it is important to provide a feed with high levels and proper balances of essential nutrients. Purina’s Equine Junior is a complete feed containing both hay and grain that is especially useful when it is necessary to maintain close control of the quantity
