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Apr 09, 2012
New Nutrena® SafeChoice® Horse Feed Helps Owners Take The Reins For Optimal Nutrition
Cargill announced it has introduced two new veterinarian-recommended Nutrena SafeChoice horse feed products formulated to help improve horse nutrition. The new products will be available April 6.
Watch this Nutrena horse feed videoto learn about the science behind these new products. SafeChoice Special Careis an innovative low, controlled-starch formula, ideal for horses with metabolic concerns, easy keepers, miniatures and ponies. It contains no corn or corn co-products and is effective in horses with equine metabolic syndromes such as Insulin Resistance, Cushing’s, Colic and Laminitis. SafeChoice Performis a high-fat, controlled starch formula for performance horses and hard keepers. Energy is sourced from a blend of highly digestible fiber, starch, sugar and fat, which enables horses to maintain stamina and helps in recovery.
The entire SafeChoice product line features the exclusive SmartGrain Formulation™, which uses the ideal blend of nutrients to help reduce metabolic disturbances. Prebiotics and probiotics are added to help horses achieve a more efficient absorption of nutrients. Also included are organic trace mineral complexes to support immune system growth, and amino acids for muscle development and maintenance. Every bag of Nutrena horse feeddelivers consistent nutrients.
“SafeChoice feed has been recognized as a leader in horse feedfor many years,” said Jackie Rieck, marketing manager for Nutrena feeds. “The new SafeChoice Special Care and SafeChoice Perform lines will help our customers’ horses achieve their full potential.”
The SafeChoice horse feed line includes the originalformula, which will remain unchanged. The packaging will reflect the new look being introduced with the new products.
As a special offer to kick-off these new product lines, consumers can go to www.SafeChoiceFeed.comto register for a coupon for a free bag of SafeChoice® Special Care or Perform. See website for details.
About Cargill
Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 142,000 people in 66 countries. Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business. For more information, visit Cargill.comand its news center
About the Nutrena® brand
Cargill manufactures and markets a complete line of Nutrena® brand feeds and supplements that help horses and all classes of livestock maintain optimal health throughout all stages of life. Using the highest-quality ingredients and the most up-to-date nutritional technology, Cargill is committed to the health, well-being and safety of its customers' horses, livestock and pets. For more information on its Nutrena® brand products, visit www.nutrenaworld.com
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