08/19/2025
๐ค Dove Nutrition FAQ ๐ค
With so many new customers starting on Dove feeds, these are some of the common questions we are often asked.
Q: Is Dove a concentrate grain or a forage replacement?
A: Dove is quite unique, and sometimes people new to the feed do get a little confused. Dove feed products are foraged based concentrates. These feeds have the same level of energy as most common pelleted feeds and grains, containing high quality added fat, ranging from 4.5 - 12.5%. At the same time, the first ingredient is alfalfa and provides high quality forage supplementation in the diet.
Q: When feeding Dove feeds, should I still feed a commercial grain?
A: No, Dove feeds are stand-alone concentrated rations and share the same concept as grains and commercial feeds. The general feed rate is 4-8lbs per day (Simplify, Magnify, & Fortify), along with quality forage. Pro-Tect and ฮฉMG have low feed rates of 1-5lbs per day.
Q: Do I need to add daily nutrition supplements when feeding Dove feeds?
A: No, Dove Feeds are fully fortified and balanced with vitamins and chelated minerals. All of the nutrients needed are in the bag. While our ingredient list is short, we provide better nutrition through nutrient dense ingredients. Our formulas contain high quality protein, a great amino acid profile, controlled starches, healthy fats, the highest levels of anti-inflammatory Omega 3 fatty acids, quality mucilage fiber, antioxidants, and pre and probiotics to help the digestive system increase efficiency.
Q: What forage is best to feed with Dove Feeds?
A: Dove feeds can be fed with all forms of forages, including alfalfa hay and cubes (Dove Forage Cubes are the perfect complement!). This will depend on your preference. When feeding primarily grass hays, Dove feeds allow you to provide plenty of high quality protein from our alfalfa based pellets.
Q: Can Dove be fed as a sole ration?
A: Yes, some Dove feeds can be fed at higher levels, up to sole ration amounts, whether for convenience or necessity. Simplify, Magnify, and Fortify are flexible enough to meet the fiber and forage needs when fed as a complete feed. For the average horse about 16-18lbs/day is the recommended amount. For a hard keeper or geriatric, higher levels may be needed.
Q: Which formulas are best for what ages and classes of horses?
A: Dove feeds are designed as optimum nutrition for ALL ages and classes of horses. Whether you have a weanling, broodmare, 2 year old in training, breeding stallion, high performance, or senior horse, Dove feeds have you covered with any formula you choose!
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