Tdove - 2016-04-27 2:48 PM

Feeds list minimum protein. This is required by law. Actual protein will always be higher (on all feeds) because you do not want a feed test coming under the labeled amounts. The protein quoted you was actual dry matter protein, which ussually runs 15-16%. On occasion it "could" test up to 17% and would mostly be a testament to the quality of alfalfa that is used (Omnis being 82.5% premium alfalfa and we do not blend bales). As fed protein runs around 14-15% with a moisture content of about 8%. I hope this clears up a few things and gives you a better understanding of feed tags and Omnis, in particular.

What matters in the diet is never feed percentages but total % in the entire ration. Even then protein can be high quality or low quality and protein itself is hardly ever an issue for equines. I would like to point out that good, new growth grass pasture can run 30+ % protein.

readytorodeo - 2016-04-27 5:24 PM


So how do you feed it with grain? Are the Mustang Sally ones different than the Omnis? I asked about the complete performance and was told 17%