Buckeye Nutrition® EQ8™ Senior Gut Health Multi-Textured Horse Feed, 50 lb Bag

Name: Buckeye Nutrition® EQ8™ Senior Gut Health Multi-Textured Horse Feed, 50 lb Bag
Brand: Buckeye Nutrition
SKU: BFBBN4
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14.0% Crude Protein

10.0% Crude Fat

14.5% Max Crude Fiber

20.0% Max NSC (Starch & Sugar)

Buckeye Nutrition® EQ8™ Senior Gut Health Multi-Textured Feed is a scientifically formulated, high-fat, low-starch ration designed specifically for the digestive, metabolic, and nutritional needs of mature and senior horses. Combining three targeted gut health solutions—marine-sourced calcium, heat-stabilized prebiotic yeast with digestible super fibers, and a tailored blend of live active probiotics—EQ8™ Senior supports optimal gastric buffering and hindgut microbial balance from start to finish.

Delivering 14% crude protein and 10% crude fat in an easy-to-chew, highly palatable multi-textured form, EQ8™ Senior helps maintain topline, muscle condition, and healthy body weight in aging horses, hard keepers, and horses sensitive to soluble carbohydrates (max 14.5% starch, 5.5% sugar; 20% NSC). Every bag is fortified with GRO 'N WIN™ essential amino acids, chelated trace minerals, Vitamin E, and Omega-3 & Omega-6 fatty acids to support joint health, immunity, and coat condition—all produced in a 100% equine-focused, 100% medication-free facility with 100% traceable, pure ingredients.

Triple-Action Gut Health System: Combines marine-sourced calcium (Calcite) with reduced starch for gastric and hindgut buffering, heat-stabilized yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae at 1.48 Billion CFU/lb) and super fibers for prebiotic support, plus a 5-strain active live probiotic blend (100 Million CFU/lb).
Easy-to-Chew Senior Conditioning (14% Protein / 10% Fat): Highly digestible multi-textured nuggets and pellets provide calorie-dense cool energy from vegetable oil, stabilized rice bran, flaxseed, and beet pulp.
Controlled Starch & Sugar (20% Max NSC): Formulated with maximum 14.50% starch and 5.50% sugar to support mature horses and those affected by metabolic sensitivities.
Fortified with GRO 'N WIN™ Nutrition: Supplies targeted levels of Lysine (0.70%), Methionine (0.20%), and Threonine (0.50%) to preserve topline and muscle mass in aging horses.
Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids: Features stabilized milled flaxseed and soybean oil (min 5.00% Omega-6 and 0.60% Omega-3 fatty acids) for joint mobility, skin health, and coat shine.
100% Equine-Focused & Med-Free Facility: Manufactured by Buckeye Nutrition in Dalton, Ohio using 100% traceable, pure ingredients.

Triple Gut Health Protection - Marine-sourced calcium (Calcite) plus reduced starch supports gastric and hindgut health, paired with prebiotic yeast and 5 strains of live probiotics.
Senior Conditioning Formula - 14% crude protein and 10% crude fat provide highly digestible, calorie-dense nutrition for mature horses.
Topline & Muscle Support - Fortified with GRO 'N WIN™ amino acids (Lysine, Methionine, Threonine), vitamins, and chelated trace minerals.
Metabolic & Carb Conscious - Controlled soluble carbohydrates (14.5% Max Starch, 5.5% Max Sugar; 20% Max NSC) ideal for horses affected by metabolic disorders.
Easy to Chew & Highly Palatable - Multi-textured blend of extruded nuggets and pellets is gentle on senior dentition.
Joint & Immune Support - Enriched with Omega-3 (0.60% min) and Omega-6 (5.00% min) fatty acids plus 150 IU/lb Vitamin E.

Brand: Buckeye Nutrition
Product Line: EQ8™ Gut Health
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 38850
UPC: 086735388507
Feed Form: Multi-Textured (Extruded Nuggets & Pellets)
Life Stage: Mature / Senior Horses
Net Weight: 50 lb (22.7 kg) Bag
Density: Approx. 1.0 lb per quart
Crude Protein (Min.): 14.00%
Crude Fat (Min.): 10.00%
Crude Fiber (Max.): 14.50%
Starch (Max.): 14.50%
Sugar (Max.): 5.50%
Non-Structural Carbohydrates (NSC Max.): 20.00%
Facility: 100% Equine-Focused, 100% Medication-Free (Dalton, OH)

General Feeding Directions

Feed according to the amounts shown below, which are based on the mature weight of your horse and its level of work. Amounts shown are lb of EQ8™ Senior per day, with recommended lb of hay per day in parentheses. BUCKEYE™ Nutrition products are formulated to be fed by weight: 1 quart of EQ8™ Senior weighs approximately 1.0 lb.

Daily Feeding Guide — Idle / Inactive Mature Horses

400 lb Horse: 1.5–2.0 lb EQ8 Senior/day (6.0–8.0 lb hay/day) | 600 lb Horse: 2.0–3.0 lb/day (9.0–12.0 lb hay/day) | 800 lb Horse: 3.0–4.0 lb/day (12.0–16.0 lb hay/day) | 1,100 lb Horse: 4.0–5.0 lb/day (16.0–22.0 lb hay/day) | 1,320 lb Horse: 5.5–6.5 lb/day (20.0–26.0 lb hay/day) | 1,540 lb Horse: 6.0–7.5 lb/day (23.0–31.0 lb hay/day).

Daily Feeding Guide — Light Work

400 lb Horse: 2.0–2.5 lb EQ8 Senior/day (6.0–8.0 lb hay/day) | 600 lb Horse: 2.5–3.5 lb/day (9.0–12.0 lb hay/day) | 800 lb Horse: 4.0–5.0 lb/day (12.0–16.0 lb hay/day) | 1,100 lb Horse: 5.5–7.0 lb/day (16.0–22.0 lb hay/day) | 1,320 lb Horse: 6.5–8.0 lb/day (20.0–26.0 lb hay/day) | 1,540 lb Horse: 7.5–9.0 lb/day (23.0–31.0 lb hay/day).

Daily Feeding Guide — Moderate Work

400 lb Horse: 2.5–3.0 lb EQ8 Senior/day (6.0–8.0 lb hay/day) | 600 lb Horse: 3.5–4.5 lb/day (9.0–12.0 lb hay/day) | 800 lb Horse: 5.0–6.0 lb/day (12.0–16.0 lb hay/day) | 1,100 lb Horse: 6.5–8.0 lb/day (16.0–22.0 lb hay/day) | 1,320 lb Horse: 7.0–8.5 lb/day (20.0–26.0 lb hay/day) | 1,540 lb Horse: 8.0–10.0 lb/day (23.0–31.0 lb hay/day).

Balancer, Top-Dress & Management Notes

Provide clean, fresh water and free-choice salt at all times. If feeding less than recommended amounts per day, add 1 lb of GRO 'N WIN™, GRO 'N WIN™ Alfa, or Senior Balancer by BUCKEYE™ Nutrition for every 5 lb of EQ8™ Senior underfed. For additional calories, top-dress ration with ULTIMATE FINISH™ 25, 40, or 100. Store in a cool, dry place. WARNING: Contains added copper. Do not feed to sheep.

Crude Protein (Min.), 14.00%
Lysine (Min.), 0.70%
Methionine (Min.), 0.20%
Threonine (Min.), 0.50%
Crude Fat (Min.), 10.00%
Crude Fiber (Max.), 14.50%
Acid Detergent Fiber (Max.), 17.00%
Neutral Detergent Fiber (Max.), 32.00%
*Starch (Max.), 14.50%
*Sugar (Max.), 5.50%
Calcium (Min.), 1.00%
Calcium (Max.), 1.50%
Phosphorus (Min.), 0.65%
Potassium (Min.), 0.90%
Magnesium (Min.), 0.30%
Manganese (Min.), 170 ppm
Copper (Min.), 50 ppm
Zinc (Min.), 170 ppm
Selenium (Min.), 0.60 ppm
Vitamin A (Min.), 4,200 IU/lb
Vitamin D (Min.), 420 IU/lb
Vitamin E (Min.), 150 IU/lb
Omega-6 Fatty Acids (Min.), 5.00%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Min.), 0.60%
Total Microorganisms (Min.), 100,000,000 CFU/lb
Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Min.), 1.48 Billion CFU/lb

*Starch + Sugar = NSC (20.00% Max.). Total Microorganisms (L. acidophilus, E. faecium, P. acidilacticii, L. brevis, L. plantarum). WARNING: Contains added copper. Do not feed to sheep.

Ingredients

Wheat Middlings, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Soybean Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Cane Molasses, Stabilized Rice Bran, Ground Wheat, Dried Beet Pulp, Calcium Phosphate, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Salt, L. acidophilus, E. faecium, P. acidilacticii, L. brevis, L. plantarum, Calcite, Vitamin E Supplement, Stabilized Milled Flaxseed, L-Lysine, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Active Dried Yeast, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Selenium Yeast, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin, Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate.

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