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Corn - Feed Database

View the nutrition analysis for different types of corn products for horses in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Database. Compare nutrient values for feeds, ingredients and concentrates used in the equine diet.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Alfalfa-Maize™ Cubes (Ontario Dehy Inc.)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
DigestionDigestion
EnergyEnergy
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa-Maize™ Cubes are composed of pre-bloom dehydrated alfalfa mixed with dehydrated corn and oats. It is a source of digestible protein and energy for horses that require added calories.
Apple Smacks Horse Treats (Star Milling Co)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Apple Smacks by Star Milling Co is an apple-flavoured treat designed to be fed in small amounts as a special treat. It contains no less than 14.0% protein and is fortified with minerals and vitamins.
C. O. A. (MAC)
GrainsGrains
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
C. O. A. by MAC is a feed containing corn, oats and alfalfa. It is intended to be fed alone or as a base for any supplements.
C. O. B (Olsen’s Grain)
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
C. O. B from Olsen's Grain contains a mixture of corn, oats, barley, and molasses. This feed is an energy-dense feed ideal for horses and ponies in light to heavy work. C. O. B has 9% protein, 2% fat, and 6% fiber.
Carb-Guard – 12% Pelleted Horse Feed (Blue Seal)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Blue Seal Carb-Guard is a 12% protein and 8% fat pelleted complete feed with less than 11% NSC. It is formulated with various roughages for fibre as well as wheat middlings, corn germ, and dried distillers grains for energy.
Chelates Plus (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Chelates Plus is a supplement intended to provide greater nutrient absorbability. It is designed growing, mature, and breeding horses.
Classic 12 Plus (Manna Pro) [Discontinued]
BroodmareBroodmare
Complete FeedComplete Feed
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Classic 12 Plus from Manna Pro is a pelleted feed designed for performance horses, stallions, and broodmares. Classic 12 Plus provides 12% crude protein, 6% crude fat, 8% crude fibre, and uses a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
Cool ‘N’ Cooked Mix (Red Mills)
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
RecoveryRecovery
Cool 'N' Cooked Mix from Red Mills is an oat-free feed. This cereal-based feed is intended for performance horses and horses in recovery. It contains cereals such as barley, maize, and wheat flakes.
Corn – Dry Ear Corn Ground
GrainsGrains
IngredientIngredient
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Dry ground ear corn refers to the entire ear of corn, including grain and cob, that has been processed through a hammer mil or burr mill to grind into smaller particles.
Corn – High Moisture
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
High moisture corn consists of corn grain that has been harvested earlier, with higher moisture content, and ensiled. It is commonly fed to dairy and beef cattle and is a less common feed for horses.
Corn – High Moisture (Cobmeal)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Cob meal refers to high moisture corn grain harvested with the inclusion of ground cob. This feed is only appropriate for ruminants and should not be fed to horses.
Corn – Hominy
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Corn (maize) hominy feed is a byproduct of dry corn milling. Hominy is produced from dried corn kernels that are soaked in an alkali solution to dissolve hemicellulose. This improves digestibility of the corn.
Corn – Hominy High Fat
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
GrainsGrains
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Corn hominy is a byproduct of dry corn (maize) milling. It can vary in fat content depending on the processing method. Hominy feed is commonly fed to livestock.
Corn – Screenings
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Corn screenings refer to the grain dust, hulls, cracked kernels and debris that accumulate during drying when processing corn. It is fed to beef cattle as an energy source. Quality varies and corn screenings might be high in mycotoxins.
Corn – Steam Flaked
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Steam flaked corn grain is processed to improve digestibility and is commonly fed to livestock. It is sometimes included as an energy source in equine feeds.
Corn – Steam Rolled
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Steam-rolled corn has higher starch digestibility compared to non-processed corn grains. It is typically fed to livestock but is not commonly fed to horses due to its high starch content.
Corn – Syrup
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FlavorFlavor
IngredientIngredient
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Corn syrup is a byproduct of ethanol fuel production. The syrup is a high-energy feed commonly given to cattle raised near ethanol plants.
Corn Cannery Waste Silage
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
ForageForage
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Corn cannery waste silage is a byproduct of sweet corn processing. Sweet corn waste can be ensiled and fed to cattle.
Corn Cob
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Chopped corn cob refers to the cob that remains after removing the corn grains. It is a high-fiber, high-energy feed for cattle and pigs. It is not typically used in equine diets.
Corn Germ Meal
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
EnergyEnergy
ProteinProtein
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Corn (maize) germ meal is a byproduct of oil extraction from corn germ. It is a high-protein, high-starch product sometimes added to equine feeds.
Corn Gluten Feed – Dry
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
EnergyEnergy
ProteinProtein
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Corn gluten feed is derived from corn wet-milling corn, which is the process used to extract starch from corn. Corn gluten is a high-protein feed that can be fed to horses. It is high in phosphorus and low in calcium, which must be balanced if added to equine diets.
Corn Gluten Feed – Wet
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
EnergyEnergy
ProteinProtein
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Corn gluten feed is a byproduct of wet-milling corn to extract starch. It is a high-protein feed used in equine diets. Wet corn gluten feed may be prone to mold contamination.
Corn Gluten Meal – 60%
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
EnergyEnergy
ProteinProtein
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Corn gluten meal is a byproduct of corn starch and syrup production. This product is higher in protein than corn gluten feed. It can be added to equine diets as a protein source.
Corn Grain – Cracked
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Cracked corn grain is minimally processed to improve digestibility. It is a high-starch feed commonly fed to livestock. Excess starch in the diet can cause hindgut issues in horses.
Corn Grain – Ground Coarse
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Ground corn is a high-starch feed commonly added to livestock diets. A high intake of ground corn may induce hindgut acidosis in horses.
Corn Grain – Ground Fine
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Fine ground corn is a processed grain product commonly used in livestock diets. It may be included at low levels in equine feeds as an energy source.
Corn Grain – Ground Medium
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Ground corn is commonly included as an energy source in equine feeds. Due to its high starch content, inclusion in equine diets should be limited, especially for horses with metabolic concerns.
Corn Grain – High Oil Ground
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Ground corn grain with a high level of oil is an energy-dense grain product suitable for livestock. This high-starch, high-energy feed is not commonly used in equine diets.
Corn Grain – Whole
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Whole corn grain refers to unprocessed corn grains. It is high in starch and may have limited digestibility in horses, potentially causing hindgut issues.
Corn Grain Flaked
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Flaked corn grain is a high-calorie feed for livestock and horses that provides large amounts of starch. Flaking increases the digestibility of the grain.
Corn Oil
Coat QualityCoat Quality
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Corn oil is a plant-based oil derived from corn that is used to provide calories in the equine diet. It is fed to performance horses and hard-keepers to support weight gain.
Corn Silage – 35% DM 41% NDF
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Corn silage is a common feed for cattle in North America but is not commonly fed to horses. This feed is high in energy and starch to support fat deposition and lactation in cattle.
Corn Silage – 35% DM 45% NDF
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Corn silage is not commonly fed to horses unless other forages are not available. It is a high-energy, high-starch feed appropriate for dairy and beef cattle.
Corn Silage – 35% DM 49% NDF
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Corn silage is a high-energy, high-starch feed commonly fed to cattle. Starch content decreases, and fibre content increases as the plant matures. Corn silage is not commonly fed to horses.
Distilled Corn Dark Spirits
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Distilled corn dark spirits refer to corn or maize distillers grain, which is a byproduct of alcohol production. Distilled grains from darker spirits have lower NSC (sugar & starch) content.
Distilled Corn Ethanol
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Distilled corn is an ethanol byproduct that remains after the starch is extracted from corn or maize grain. Corn distillers grain is high in protein and is a moderate source of fat and fibre.
Distilled Corn Light Spirits
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Distilled corn light spirits are distillers grains from light coloured spirits. Distillers grains are commonly used in food animal rations.
Distilled Corn Medium Spirits
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Distilled corn medium spirits are a by-product of the alcohol industry. These distillers grains are an energy source in food animal rations.
Distilled Corn Very Dark Spirits
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
ProteinProtein
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Distilled corn from very dark spirits is a byproduct of alcohol production that remains following the extraction of starch. Corn distillers grain is a good source of protein, fibre, and fat with lower sugar content.
Distilled Corn with Solubles
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Distilled corn with solubles is a byproduct of ethanol production. It is commonly fed to cattle but should not be fed to horses. This feed is prone to developing mould which is toxic to horses.
Dry C. O. B (Olsen’s Grain)
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Dry C. O. B from Olsen's Grain contains a mixture of corn, oats, and barley. This feed has 9% protein and is ideal for horses and ponies in light to heavy work. This feed is highly energy-dense.
Empower Boost Horse Supplement (Nutrena)
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Empower Boost is a supplement high in fat and calorie-dense intended for performance horses and hard keepers. It is ideal for gut health as prebiotics and probiotics have been added. This supplement can also be beneficial for horses prone to tying up.
Empower® Topline Balance® Ration Balancer (Nutrena)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Grain FreeGrain Free
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
ToplineTopline
Nutrena Empower® Topline Balance® is a concentrated ration balancer to support topline and provide common nutrients lacking in forage. It contains 30% crude protein with added limiting amino acids.
Equi-Eez (Purina)
HealthHealth
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Equi-Eez is a concentrated mineral and vitamin supplement that does not contain fibre, fat or protein. It is fortified with biotin to support hoof health and coat quality.
Equipride (Sweetpro)
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
PrebioticPrebiotic
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
SweetPro's EquiPride® loose meal is a complete vitamin and trace mineral supplement with no added molasses. It uses fermented ingredients to support gut health. It is suitable for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels.
Extru Corn (Mitavite)
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
Gut HealthGut Health
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Extru Corn by Mitavite is a high starch extruded supplement intended to be used for weight maintenance in horses.
Extruded Maize (Dunstan)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Extruded Maize by Dunstan is a high energy corn supplement intended for weight gain.
Flaked Maize (Red Mills)
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
IngredientIngredient
NutritionNutrition
Flaked Maize by Red Mills is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels that require additional energy. Flaked Maize is steam-cooked, improving digestibility and nutrient absorption.
Foal & Weanling (McCauley’s Equine Formulas)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
McCauley's Foal & Weanling is a pelleted feed for foals and growing horses. It is formulated to support gut development and to help transition foals from milk to feed.
Formula 3 (Mitavite)
EnergyEnergy
Gut HealthGut Health
PerformancePerformance
ProteinProtein
Formula 3 by Mitavite is a high energy, oat-free feed intended for racing and performance horses.
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