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ALFATEC Cubes Feed Calculator

Calculating How Many Cubes to Feed.

Feed Calculator

Recommended Feed Quantity:

lbs

kg

The value shown is the recommended daily feeding amount.

Divide this daily total into at least two feedings (for example, morning and evening).

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1.50%of body weight

MAINTENANCE

1.75%of body weight

LIGHT
WORK

2.00%of body weight

MEDIUM
WORK

2.50%of body weight

HEAVY
WORK
The feeding portions are recommendations only. Variations may apply from one animal to another.
  • When transition to cubes as an exclusive forage source, allow for a minimum 10 day transition as you build up feeding exclusively cubes. Diminish the other forage equivalently to the increase in cubes.
  • Rations are based on using cubes as a full feed ration.
  • When supplementing with half hay and half cubes, cut the cube ration in half.
  • Your horse may fall between two categories — feed the larger amount and monitor their condition.
  • Easy-keeping horses may need less than their body weight requirement, while hard-keeping horses may need more.
  • If they begin to gain or lose weight, adjust cubes by ±1 pound/week until they maintain the desired weight.
  • Feed with free choice minerals and salt.
  • For winter feeding: During colder periods, you may need to increase the amount of cubes fed.
  • When using cubes as the primary source of roughage, feed at least twice a day.
  • Horses prone to founder or colic can benefit from being fed four to five times a day.