Pur-A-Yeast
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Pur-A-Yeast is a guaranteed level of a viable yeast culture, Saccharomyces cerevisiae (1 x 109 cells/gram).
Yeast improves the micro-flora in the hind gut by increasing the number of cellulytic and lactic-acid-utilizing
bacteria, and this enhances fibre digestion. Pur-A-Yeast is ideal for older horses, horses prone to colic, horses
under stress (shipping and training), horses receiving antibiotics and horse with hay bellies.
CHARACTERISTICS
FEATURES & BENEFITS
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Pur-A-Yeast is a completely new, technologically advanced product containing Purina Yeast
Culture. One of the main ingredients, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, has been shown to increase
fibre and phosphorus digestion and to improve protein utilization.
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Pur-A-Yeast also contains highly palatable ingredients such as oat groats, dextrose, brown sugar
and corn oil, to increase feed intake and maintain body condition.
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Pur-A-Yeast contains 12 added vitamins including Vitamin E to meet the nutritional
requirements of the horse for improved performance, health and appearance.
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Pur-A-Yeast is a convenient and versatile - it can be fed to a wide range of horses!
Recommandations:
Purina Pur-A-Yeast is a highly palatable
vitamin enriched yeast culture supplement for
mature horses and brood mares. Using the
scoop supplied in the pail, feed 1 to 2 level
scoops per horse per day as topdress or
mixed into the grain concentrate portion of
the ration (each scoop supplies 28 grams). Do
not feed Pur-A-Yeast to horses on a freechoice basis.
The Effect of Yeast Culture* Supplementation
on Nutrient Digestibility by Horses (%)
Nutrient
Control Yeast Culture
Dry Matter
58.96
60.28
Nitrogen
67.37
67.71
Fibre - ADF
38.98
42.27
Fibre - NDF
45.33
47.28
Fat
56.45
60.62
Calcium
61.7
63.4
Phosphorus
22.65
27.53
Difference
1.32
0.33
3.29
1.95
2.17
1.7
4.88
* Identical to Purina Yeast Culture.
Horses fed 8.2 kg/day (67% hay and 33% concentrate).
Adapted from Pagan 1989
OPTIMIZE YOUR HORSE’S DIET
• Agribrands Purina recommends analysing your hay and balancing the ration
accordingly.
• Feed clean and dust free hay in sufficient amount daily. Feeding poor quality hay or
feeding inadequate amounts could cause colic and other digestive upsets.
• Offer source of salt (NaCl) daily as well as plenty of fresh and clean water at all times.
• Make any feed change gradually over a 7 to 10 days period.
• Daily ration should be divided into 2 and preferably 3 separate feedings or more.
• Use a scale to weigh your feed so you know exactly how much your horse is being
fed. Do not feed by volume.
• Agribrands Purina recommends providing a maximum of 0.5% of body weight of this
feed at one time.
• These recommendations are intended as a guide. They should be adjusted to
variables of management, environment and individual needs. Consult your Purina
Equine Consultant if necessary.
• Follow sound management practices along with optimal preventive veterinary
medicine.
Calories Meter
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Crude Protein
Min.
14.0%
Crude Fat
Min.
4.5%
Crude Fiber
Max.
4.0%
Vitamin A
Min.
52000 I.U./kg
Vitamin D3
Min
10000 I.U./kg
Vitamin E
Min.
10000 I.U./kg