New and improved! Essential K® is a low NSC ration balancer for any horse needing a low-calorie diet, or boost of essential nutrients, and is balanced for horses eating grass-based forage. Now with an even higher level of pre- and probiotics! Essential K® is also now 100% molasses and flax-free.
Essential K® is different from the rest of our horse feeds, and its updates reflect a completely separate approach to supporting horses with specific dietary needs. These improvements make Essential K® an even better choice for sensitive horses and those requiring low non-structural carbohydrate (NSC) levels:
- More probiotics for enhanced digestive support and gut health
- Flax-free formula for horses prone to allergies or sensitivities
- No molasses, reducing NSC to 12%, (previously 12.5%) making it ideal for horses needing a lower sugar/starch diet
Essential K® has been specifically reformulated to provide targeted benefits, ensuring it remains the best choice for horses requiring a simplified, low NSC and allergen-conscious diet.
Looking for quality feed for your pets, livestock, and equine needs? Stop by and shop one of our two local Berrettini Feed Specialists stores located in Ocala, Florida. Our knowledgeable team is here to help you keep your animals healthy and thriving.
Features
- Low sugar/starch (NSC) for horses with metabolic disorders and sensitivities.
- A low feeding rate keeps calorie intake low for overweight and easy-keeping horses.
- A low cost method of supplying essential nutrients.
- Available in 30 lb and 50 lb packages
Ingredients
Dehulled Soybean Meal, Ground Extruded Whole Soybeans, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Wheat Middlings, Dried Whey, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Soybean Oil, Active Dry Yeast, Yeast Culture, Lignin Sulfonate, Magnesium Oxide, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, Salt, Potassium Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Vitamin A Supplement, d-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, dl-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitamin D Supplement, Biotin, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (a source of Vitamin K), Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Esters of L-Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Cobalt Glucoheptonate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Cobalt Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Citrate, Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, Kelp Meal, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium longum Fermentation Product, Dried Trichoderma reesei Extract, Diatomaceous Earth, Bentonite, Sodium Bentonite, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium thermophilum Fermentation Product, Propionic Acid (as a preservative) and Natural Flavor.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) 28.00%
Lysine (Min.) 2.20%
Methionine (Min.) 0.60%
Methionine & Cysteine (Min.) 1.00%
Threonine (Min.) 1.20%
Crude Fat (Min.) 6.00%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 6.50%
ADF (Max.) 8.00%
NDF (Max.) 15.00%
Dietary Starch (Max.) 4.50%
Sugars (Max.) 7.50%
Calcium (Ca) (Min.) 2.50%
Calcium (Ca) (Max.) 3.50%
Phosphorus (P) (Min.) 1.50%
Salt (NaCl) (Min.) 1.25%
Salt (NaCl) (Max.) 1.75%
Magnesium (Mg) (Min.) 0.40%
Potassium (K) (Min.) 1.50%
Copper (Cu) (Min.) 300 ppm
Selenium (Se) (Min.) 1.5 ppm
Zinc (Zn) (Min.) 900 ppm
Iron (Fe) (Min.) 500 ppm
Manganese (Mn) (Min.) 240 ppm
Iodine (I) (Min.) 4 ppm
Cobalt (Co) (Min.) 4 ppm
Vitamin A (Min.) 30,000 IU/lb
Vitamin D (Min.) 2,500 IU/lb
Vitamin E (Min.) 1,000 IU/lb
Riboflavin (Min.) 8.5 mg/lb
Thiamine (Min.) 30 mg/lb
Biotin (Min.) 2.4 mg/lb
Vitamin C (Min.) 80 mg/lb
Omega 6 Fatty Acids (Min.) 3.00%
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (Min.) 0.40%
Direct-Fed Microorganisms (Min.) 700 million CFU/lb
Cellulase (Aspergillus Oryzae) (Min.) 9.6 Enzyme Units
Protease (Aspergillus Oryzae) (Min.) 12 Enzyme Units
Lipase (Aspergillus Oryzae) (Min.) 3.6 Enzyme Units
Hemicellulase (Aspergillus Niger) (Min.) 10.8 Enzyme Units
Phytase (Trichoderma reesei) (Min.) 55 FTU/lb
Feeding
Meal Size & Frequency:
We recommend 2 or more meals per day. Do not exceed 5 lb per meal (4 lb for ponies, 6 lb for draft horses).
Provide at least 1.5% of your horse’s body weight in quality forage (hay/pasture) daily. (ex. 1,000 lb horse needs 15 lb of forage per day, minimum).
Be sure clean water is available at all times.