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FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS

Standlee's product-specific feeding recommendations are designed for the dietary requirements of several animal species promoting overall health and well-being.

All Livestock Feeding Instructions

The tables below provide feeding instructions for forage and beet pulp products across several animal species. Please note that these are general instructions that may not apply to animals with special needs. Contact the nutritionist at Standlee Premium Products, or consult with your nutritionist or veterinarian for more specific information.

More detailed feeding instructions for horses can be found on each individual product page.

Feeding Instructions for Forage Products

Animal Target Feeding Rate (% of body weight to feed per day) Forage Format Feeding Change Timeframe (Duration to transition to feeding change)
Horse 2.00% Bale, Pellets, Cubes, Chopped 7-14 days
Alpaca 2.00% Bale, Pellets, Chopped 7-14 days
Bison Minimum of 2.25% Bale, Pellets, Chopped 7-14 days
Camel 0.65 to 1.00% Bale, Pellets, Chopped 7-14 days
Cattle Up to 3.00% Bale, Pellets, Cubes, Chopped 7-14 days
Deer 1.50 to 2.00% Bale, Pellets, Chopped 7-14 days
Elk 2.00 to 3.00% Bale, Pellets, Chopped 7-14 days
Goat Up to 4.00% Bale, Pellets, Chopped 7-14 days
Llama 2.00% Bale, Pellets, Chopped 7-14 days
Pigs Maximum of 1.00% Pellets 7-14 days
Sheep Up to 4.00% Bale, Pellets, Chopped 7-14 days

Calculation Example

1,000 (HorseWeight) x .02 (2% Target Feeding Rate) = 20 lbs. per day

Feeding Instructions for Beet Pulp Products

Animal Target Feeding Rate
(% of body weight to feed per day)
Forage Format Feeding Change Timeframe (Duration to transition to feeding change)
Horse 0.05 to 0.2% Pellets, Shreds Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding
Bison 0.15% of total forage intake Pellets, Shreds Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding
Camel 0.15% of total forage intake Pellets, Shreds Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding
Cattle 0.15% of total forage intake Pellets, Shreds Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding
Deer 0.15% of total forage intake Pellets, Shreds Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding
Elk 0.15% of total forage intake Pellets, Shreds Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding
Goat 0.15% of total forage intake Pellets, Shreds Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding
Sheep 0.15% of total forage intake Pellets, Shreds Soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to feeding

Calculation Example

1,000 (Cattle Weight) X .0015 (0.15% Target Feeding Rate) = 1.5 lbs. per day

NOTE: Standlee Premium Products recommends consulting with your veterinarian or nutritionist when making changes to your feeding program

How to Feed Your Horse Standlee Forage

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