{"product_id":"blue-seal-sentinel-grow-excel-gx","title":"Blue Seal Sentinel Grow \u0026 Excel GX","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"product-name\"\u003eBlue Seal Sentinel Grow \u0026amp; Excel GX\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-short-desc\"\u003eAn extruded horse feed for young growing horses and active performance horses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-basic-info\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e  50-lb Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Adult, Breeding, Performance, Senior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Hard Keeper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Extruded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-8 product-column-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-div\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSentinel Grow \u0026amp; Excel, a Nutrient Release Formula feed, is the new generation in equine nutrition formulated specifically to meet the intense demands of young growing horses and active performance horses. A precise balance of protein, high fat and fiber from low starch\/sugar ingredients provides healthful nutrition throughout growth and into performance. This versatile formulation of Sentinel Grow \u0026amp; Excel is also an ideal choice for breeding stallions and pregnant mares in late gestation. A pressure cooked feed offers a safe and natural way to provide essential nutrition and calories to growing and performing horses and is more easily digested for optimal nutrient utilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-div feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e100% Extruded Form\/Healthy Rate of Intake\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light and airy nature of pressure-cooked feeds may facilitate the breakdown of feed for horses while encouraging slower consumption and more thorough chewing. A slower rate of intake with more complete chewing may help minimize the risk of digstive upsets, such as colic and choke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLow Starch and Sugar Ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low-starch and -sugar diet is often recommended by veterinarians and nutritionists for horses with a history of metabolic and digestive challenges, such as Cushing's, insulin resistance, tying up, DOD, EPSM, colic and laminitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSequential Release of ‘Cool’ Energy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSequential Release of ‘Cool’ Energy — A specific balance of fat and fermentable fiber provides safe calories at different rates to the body to meet the complex demands of the equine athlete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePre- and Pro-Biotics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect-fed microorgansisms and fermentation products aid in maintaining healthy digestion and active microbial fermentation for sustained nutrient digestibility, absorption and assimilation. These additives may support the presence of beneficial bacteria in the gut, resulting in sustained horse health and a more stale digestive tract environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt-In Fiber\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly fermentable fiber sources such as soybean hulls, beet pulp, alfalfa meal and rice bran support healthy digestive activity while providing extra calories in a safe and natural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh Nutrient Density\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Nutrient Density — Provides more actual nutrition by weight; you may feed less while delivering more of what your horse needs for optimum health and ideal body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStable Digestive Environment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable Digestive Environment — Direct-fed microorganisms, yeast culture, fermentation products and mannanoligosaccharides (MOS) aid in maintaining healthy digestion and active microbial fermentation for sustained nutrient digestibility, absorption and assimilation. These additives, including guaranteed levels of Bacillus species, may support the presence of beneficial bacteria in the gut, resulting in sustained horse health and a more stable digestive tract environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFixed Component Formula\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA consistent formula, bag after bag, featuring only the highest quality ingredients, may help to prevent sudden changes in the diet to maintain digestive health and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHealthy Skin and Hair Coat\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy Skin and Hair Coat — Highly digestible fat from Soybean Oil and Flaxseed (sources of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids) helps provide extra calories for maintaining ideal body condition and helps promote a healthy skin and hair coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBrain and Visual Support\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrain and Visual Support — Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), an Omega-3 fatty acid, is a structural component of nerve cells in the brain and eyes and a key component of heart tissue. Studies have shown that DHA is important for mental and visual development and plays a key role in the anti-inflammatory process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eImmune System Support\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmune System Support — Sentinel incorporates an Advanced Antioxidant Package containing Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Bio-available Selenium, Chelated Zinc, Copper and Manganese plus Methionine. These nutrients aid in maintaining the integrity and strength of cells and tissues in senior horses, helping to sustain health and wellness under the stresses of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Seal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29494893510754,"sku":"1975","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2264\/5919\/products\/blue-seal-sentinel-grow-excel-7.jpg?v=1648654754","url":"https:\/\/www.mackeysgrows.com\/products\/blue-seal-sentinel-grow-excel-gx","provider":"Mackey's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}