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Kentucky Equine Research (KER) is a world-renowned equine nutrition and consultation company. KER works with feed manufacturers around the world to develop horse feeds and supplements that are suited for the particular region in which they are to be fed. Research is the cornerstone of KER and is personally directed by KER's founder and president, Joe Pagan, Ph.D. By monitoring metabolic parameters such as heart rate, oxygen consumption, blood metabolites, and hormones, KER researchers can determine factors that may enhance or limit performance.

In 2003 Associated  Feed joined forces with KER, thereby bringing horse owners the very best in feed formulation and manufacturing. Associated's impeccable manufacturing standards and personal service combined with KER's state-of-the-art nutritional expertise gives Associated Feed’s customers the most advanced equine nutrition available in the marketplace. Choose Associated Feed’s products and join the countless number of horse enthusiasts who have discovered improvements in their horse's general health, appearance, performance and reproduction.  
 

Equus 1-Junior
Specifically formulated and nutritionally balanced for foal and wealings

A 15% protein, textured “sweet feed”, which features precise levels of lysine, calcium, phosphorous, copper, zinc and other trace minerals to aid in the proper development of muscle and sound structure in the young, rapidly growing horse. Precise formulation and sound feeding principles will help reduce the occurrence of nutritionally induced Developmental Orthopedic Disease such as Epiphysitis.

Crude Protein.......Min.  15.0%
Crude Fat.............Min.    3.0%
Crude Fiber...........Max.   7.0%
Ash........................Max.  7.0%

Equus 2-Broodmare & Yearling
Specifically formulated and nutritionally balanced for broodmare & yearling

A 12.5% protein textured “sweet feed” with added fat that is designed to promote proper development of the growing horse after 14 months of age. This fully fortified feed is also designedto be fed to late gestation mares and lactating mares to provide optimal development of foals in utero and maximize milk production in the lactating mare.

Crude Protein.......Min,  12.5%
Crude Fat.............Min.    4.4%
Crude Fiber..........Max.    7.5%
Ash......................Max.     6.5%

Equus 3-Performance
Specifically formulated and nutritionally balanced for performance horses

A 12% protein, 8% fat performance “sweet feed”designedto enhance both the utilization of dietary energy for work, as well as providing a safe, fully fortified feed to meet the needs of halter horses in training, or sale prep horses.  

Crude Protein.......Min,  12.0%
Crude Fat.............Min.    8.0%
Crude Fiber..........Max.    8.5%
Ash......................Max.    7.75%

Crude Protein.......Min,  11.0%
Crude Fat.............Min.    3.3%
Crude Fiber..........Max.    8.5%
Ash......................Max.     5.5%

Equus 5-Senior
Specifically formulated and nutritionally balanced for horses in their golden years

Equus 5 is a 14% protein specially balanced ration designed to meet the older horse’s changing nutrient needs.  In addition to the increased requirement for minerals, vitamins and proteins, the older horse may also show significant loss of dental function.As a pellet feed, which contains high quality fiber, Equus 5 is designed to be easily chewed and digested.

The use of soybean hulls in Equus 5 as a dietary fiber is also an alternative, safe, energy source, which leads to improved senior horse performance.  Pro-Pellet Specifically formulated and nutritionally balanced for foals and broodmares, and performance horses.

Crude Protein.......Min,   14.0%
Crude Fat.............Min.     3.5%
Crude Fiber..........Max.   16.0%
Ash......................Max.     8.0%

Pro-Pellet
Specifically formulated and nutritionally balanced for foals and broodmares,  and performance horses

Pro-Pellet is a 13.1% protein, high fat, pellet diet.  Use Pro-Pellet when feeding to different life stages.  Pro- Pellet is a one feed program.

Stabilized with rice bran and vegetable oil balanced with digestible fibers act as the energy source in this ration to meet the needs in many life stages

Crude Protein.......Min,  13.1%
Crude Fat.............Min.    5.7%
Crude Fiber..........Max.    9.0%
Ash......................Max.    6.4%

Race
Specifically formulated and nutritionally balanced for race horses

While energy intake is the most critical nutrient for horses  working at high intensity, all nutrients are important for horses under extreme exercise stress. Equus Race addresses the nutrient needs for the race horse in a balanced way that insures that when fed with good hay, all requirements for energy, protein, minerals and vitamins are met.

In addition to being fully fortified with minerals and vitamins resulting in lower costs for owners and more accurate delivery of these nutrients, Equus Race features a balanced delivery of energy substrates. Equus Race features added fat, very soluble fiber in the form of beet pulp and starch from cereal grains. This balanced approach to meeting caloric needs allows for optimum digestion and utilization of energy by the horse.

Crude Protein.......Min,  11.70%
Crude Fat.............Min.    7.90%
Crude Fiber..........Max.    7.70%
Ash......................Max.     5.90%

Low-Starch
Specifically formulated for yearlings, broodmares and performance horses

Formulated by nutritionist at Kentucky Equine Research, Equus Low-Starch provides a safe energy source for performance horses. Super fibers and soy oil combine to supply energy and improve the performance of hard-working horses and horses that have difficulty in maintaining weight.

By reducing the energy supplied from soluble carbohydrates and replacing it with safe and sustainable energy sources such a soy hulls and beet pulp, Equus Low-Starch reduces the glycemic response in your horse, which lowers blood glucose and insulin, and helps to alleviate the associated response.

Crude Protein.......Min,  13.0%
Crude Fat.............Min.    8.5%
Crude Fiber..........Max.  11.1%
Ash......................Max.    7.5%

Equibalance
A unique and versatile vitamin, protein, and mineral supplement

Equibalance can be fed as a sole feed, or added to feed ingredients to provide a nutritionally balanced ration for broodmares, stallions, performance horses, and growing horses.

Equibalance features: elevated levels of antioxidant Vitamin E and A and Selenium; high quality proteinsources that provide essential amino acids: chelated trace minerals; biotin; yeast culture; and is fortified with MTB-100.

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