14% Equine Developer (Pellet)

For Yearlings, for Pregnant & Lactating Mares

Net Weight: 25 kg    Product #: 605651

Masterfeeds 14% Developer 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) 0.25%
  • Sodium (actual) 0.4%
  • Copper (actual) 85 mg/kg
  • Manganese (actual) 130 mg/kg
  • Zinc (actual) 230 mg/kg
  • Vitamin A (minimum) 13,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D (minimum) 1,300 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E (minimum) 250 IU/kg
  • Biotin (added) 1.2 mg/kg
  • Riboflavin (minimum) 40 mg/kg
  • Thiamine (minimum) 30 mg/kg
  • Lysine (actual) 0.7%
  • Methionine (actual) 0.2%

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.

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.

Chelated trace minerals. ​
More bio-available resulting in higher uptake of trace elements essential for a strong immune system and proper fetal development and milk quality.