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Energy Sources for Horses
View nutrition analyses for energy sources used in horse feed ingredients in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Database. This category includes dietary components that contribute calories to the equine diet, including fat, fiber, starch, sugar, and protein.
Compare nutrient profiles for different energy sources to understand how ingredients supply calories, support body condition, and fit into a balanced feeding program. Use this database to evaluate ingredients by calorie contribution, digestibility, fiber content, fat content, starch and sugar levels, and their role in meeting your horse’s energy requirements.
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Psyllium (Mad Barn)
Fiber
Gut Health
Hindgut
StressPsyllium by Mad Barn is a powdered psyllium supplement that supports digestion and gut health in horses. It absorbs water in the digestive tract, helping support normal gut motility and manure consistency, and is beneficial for horses exposed to sandy conditions, environmental stress, or dietary changes.
w-3 Oil (Mad Barn)
Coat Quality
Fat
Joints
Omega 3-6-9w-3 Oil by Mad Barn is an essential fatty acid supplement fortified with the omega-3 DHA and natural Vitamin E. W-3 Oil helps to support joint health, coat quality, cardiovascular health and weight maintenance.
Commercial Feeds & SupplementsEnergy SourcesSupplementsFatJoint SupplementsRespiratory SupplementsSkin & Coat SupplementsImmune SupplementsCalming SupplementsWeight Gain SupplementsReproductive SupplementsOmega-3 SupplementsComfort & Recovery SupplementsOils & Fat SupplementsSenior Horse Supplements
Wheat Germ
Energy
Ingredient
Nutrients
ProteinWheat germ is the nutrient-rich inner portion of the wheat kernel. It provides fat, protein, fiber, and natural vitamin E.
Wheat Germ Meal
AntioxidantNutrientsProtein
VitaminsWheat germ meal is added to equine feeds as a palatable protein source. It is a high-phosphorus, low-calcium ingredient which must be balanced to bring the calcium-phosphorus ratio of the diet into an appropriate range.
Wheat Middling Brazil Coarse
Caloric EnergyFiber
GrainsProteinWheat middlings are a byproduct of wheat flour production consisting of wheat bran, shorts, germ and flour. It is a palatable, high-energy feed for cattle and horses.
Wheat Middling Brazil Finely Ground
Caloric EnergyGrainsProtein
Weight IssuesWheat middlings are a byproduct of wheat flour production. Fine ground wheat middlings are a palatable feed stuff commonly added to cattle and equine feeds.
Wheat Middlings
Caloric EnergyFiberGrainsProteinWheat middlings consists of leftover particles of bran, germ and flour produced during the milling process. Wheat middlings are commonly used as an ingredient in horse feeds.
Wheat Shorts
Caloric EnergyFiberGrainsProteinWheat Shorts consists of leftover particles of bran, germ and flour produced during the milling process. Wheat shorts are commonly found as an ingredient in horse feeds.
Whey – Condensed
Amino Acid
Growth
MuscleProteinCondensed whey is a byproduct of cheese making, which involves removing the moisture content of the whey by evaporation. Condensed whey is a high-quality protein source used to support muscle and topline development.
Whey – Delactosed
Amino AcidGrowthMuscleProteinDelactosed whey has undergone processing to remove its lactose content. Whey is the liquid that remains after processing the milk into cheese. It is a complete protein source providing all essential amino acids.
Whey Permeate
Amino AcidMuscleProtein
RecoveryWhey permeate (dairy product solids, deproteinized whey) is a by-product of the dairy industry. It is left over following the removal of protein from whey. It is a source of lactose and minerals.
Whiskey – Distiller’s Syrup
Caloric EnergyFatNutrientsProteinWhiskey distiller's syrup is a byproduct of whiskey alcohol production. The syrup is a high protein, high-calorie feed commonly given to livestock raised near whiskey distilleries. Mineral imbalances can occur if fed in high quantities.
Whiskey – Ethanol Syrup
EnergyIngredientNutrientsWeight IssuesWhiskey ethanol syrup is a byproduct of ethanol fuel production. The syrup is a high-calorie, high-protein feed given to livestock.
Yellow Grease
Coat QualityEnergyFatWeight IssuesYellow grease is a combination of stabilized animal and vegetable fats collected from the restaurant industry. It is used more commonly in production animal diets than horse feeds.
