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Hi Bunny,
Yes, Buckeye Grow ‘N Win is a low starch feed and is good for horses that need immune system support or who are growing. It is meant to be fed in small amounts, as you mentioned. So, you are on the right track.
However, if your other horses are not immune compromised or growing, I would suggest a different low starch feed. There are several available such as Triple Crown Low Starch, Nutrena Safe Choice, Purina Ultium, and Seminole feeds also carries a low starch version.
Another route to go would be to mix your own simple ingredients, such as a diet of beet pulp and alfalfa pellets, along with a good overall multiple vitamin/mineral supplement.
I hope this is helpful,
All the best,
Dr. Getty
