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View nutrition analyses for different forage sources for horses in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Database. This category includes hay, pasture, haylage, grass forage, legume forage, forage pellets, forage cubes, chopped forage, and other fiber-rich ingredients used in the equine diet.
Compare nutrient profiles for forage sources such as grass hay, alfalfa, mixed hay, pasture, timothy, orchardgrass, bermudagrass, teff, hay cubes, and hay pellets. Review calories, protein, fiber, starch, sugar, minerals, and digestibility to choose forage options that match your horse’s workload, body condition, metabolic needs, and overall feeding program.
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Aleman Grass (E. polistachya) Fresh Fert. Mexico Fine
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Gut Health
NutritionAleman grass is an aquatic grass used as a palatable forage in wetlands and pastures with ponds. It has low protein and high fibre content. It may accumulate high levels of nitrites and nitrates, potentially causing adverse effects in cattle.
Aleman Grass (E. polistachya) Fresh Fert. Mexico Long
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionAleman grass (or German grass) is a high-fiber, low-protein perennial grass that grows in wetlands in tropical regions. It is used as forage for cattle but must be tested because it may contain high levels of nitrates and nitrites.
Aleman Grass (E. polistachya) Fresh Fert. Mexico Medium
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionAleman grass (Echinochloa polystachya) is a perennial aquatic grass that grows in tropical wetland areas. It has lower protein content and is more commonly fed to ruminants than horses.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Hay Brazil Fine Chop
FiberForageNutrition
ProteinAlfalfa hay is a forage source commonly used in the equine diet to provide protein, minerals, vitamins, and energy. It is well-suited for broodmares and mature working horses but should be avoided by metabolic horses.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Hay Brazil Long
FiberForageNutritionProteinAlfalfa hay (medicago sativa) is higher in protein than grass hays and is commonly fed to growing, lactating and working horses. This hay provides high nutrient density and calcium content.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Hay Brazil Medium Chop
FiberForageNutritionProteinAlfalfa hay is a high-protein, nutrient-dense forage that is commonly fed to growing, lactating or performance horses. It should not exceed 20% of the total forage content of the diet to avoid over-supplying energy.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Silage Brazil Coarse
FiberForageNutritionProteinAlfalfa silage is a high-protein forage used primarily to feed ruminants and other livestock. Processing alfalfa into silage helps to preserve the nutrient content of this legume.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Silage Brazil Fine
FiberForageNutritionProteinAlfalfa (Medicago sativa) silage is a high-protein forage that can be fed to horses and other livestock with high energy requirements. Silage provides higher nutrient density compared to hay.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Silage Brazil Medium
FiberForageNutritionProteinAlfalfa or lucerne silage is a high-protein legume forage that is used for a variety of livestock species. Silage is hay that has been cut and fermented without air to prevent spoilage.
Alfalfa Cube – 20% CP 44% NDF
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Hay StretcherProteinAlfalfa cubes are a high-fibre, high-protein forage commonly used in equine diets. This feed is high in calcium and appropriate for broodmares and growing horses. Alfalfa cubes can account for some of the horse's roughage intake.
Alfalfa Green Chopped 20% CP 40% NDF 17% LNDF
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionMature green chopped alfalfa is a high-protein, high-fibre feed for dairy cattle. It is produced locally and fed immediately after harvest.
Alfalfa Green Chopped 25% CP 32% NDF 15% LNDF
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionGreen chopped alfalfa is a high-moisture, high-protein feed suitable for dairy cattle. It is fed immediately after harvesting without ensiling or drying.
Alfalfa Green Chopped 25% CP 35% NDF 15% LNDF
DigestionFiberForageNutritionGreen chop alfalfa is freshly chopped alfalfa that is fed immediately after harvest. Depending on stage of maturity it has variable protein, fibre and lignin content.
Alfalfa Greenchop 17% CP 43% NDF 20% LNDF
FiberForageNutritionProteinAlfalfa greenchop is freshly harvested alfalfa fed to dairy cattle. This method minimizes loss of protein-rich leaves.
Alfalfa Greenchop 17% CP 46% NDF 20% LNDF
DigestionFiberForageNutritionAlfalfa greenchop is a forage produced on-farm for dairy cattle. It consists of alfalfa cut and is chopped immediately before feeding.
Alfalfa Greenchop 20% CP 37% NDF 17% LNDF
FiberForageNutritionProteinAlfalfa greenchop is fed to dairy cattle immediately after being cut and chopped. It has variable protein, fibre and lignin content depending on its stage of maturity.
Alfalfa Hay Pellets (Mountain Sunrise Feed Co)
FiberForageGut Health
Low NSC FeedsAlfalfa Hay Pellets by Mountain Sunrise Feed Co is a pelleted forage that is meant to provide no less than 17% protein. Alfalfa contains lysine, calcium, and fibre needed in growing horses, lactating mares, and older horses.
Alfalfa Pellet – 17% CP 46% NDF
FiberGut HealthNutritionProteinAlfalfa pellets are a high-protein, high-calcium feed intended for broodmares and growing horses. Pellets containing 17% crude protein provide nutritional value equivalent to mature alfalfa hay.
Alfalfa Pellet – 20% CP 38% NDF
FiberGut HealthNutritionProteinAlfalfa pellets are an equine feed that provides a good source of protein, fibre and calcium. Typically, the pellets are soaked before feeding to slow down feed intake and improve ease of chewing for older horses.
Alfalfa Silage – 17% CP 43% NDF
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NutrientsProteinAlfalfa silage is a high-protein forage commonly fed to dairy cows. Alfalfa is cut and fermented without air to prevent spoilage. The silage provides higher nutrient density compared to dry alfalfa hay.
Alfalfa Silage – 17% CP 46% NDF
FiberGut HealthNutrientsProteinAlfalfa silage is a fermented forage that is more nutritionally-dense as compared to dry alfalfa hay. It is commonly fed to cattle due to its high protein and energy content.
Alfalfa Silage – 20% CP 37% NDF
FiberGut HealthNutritionProteinAlfalfa (lucerne) silage is made from chopped alfalfa that is compressed and fermented without air to prevent spoilage. This improves the nutrient density while offering more flexibility in harvesting times.
Alfalfa Silage – 20% CP 40% NDF
FiberGut HealthNutritionProteinAlfalfa silage is an energy- and protein-dense forage. It is compacted, stored and fermented while wet in air-tight conditions to preserve nutrients. It is commonly used for dairy cattle and is typically too high in energy and protein for horses.
Alfalfa Silage – 25% CP 32% NDF
FiberGut HealthNutritionProteinAlfalfa silage is a fermented forage that is commonly fed to dairy cattle. It is a protein and energy rich feed that is too nutrient dense for most horses.
Alfalfa Silage – 25% CP 35% NDF
FiberGut HealthNutritionProteinAlfalfa silage is chopped alfalfa that is fermented in anaerobic conditions. It is commonly fed to dairy cattle because of its high protein content, but is too nutrient-dense for most horses.
Bahiagrass (P. notatum) Fresh Fert. Mexico Fine
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBahia grass is a grass forage from Mexico that can be used in pastures subjected to intensive grazing. It is most commonly fed to beef cattle and provides adequate digestible energy and protein.
Bahiagrass (P. notatum) Fresh Fert. Mexico Long
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBahiagrass (Paspalum notatum) is a nutritious and palatable grass used as a forage for livestock animals (particularly ruminants). It provides adequate energy and protein content for breeding animals.
Bahiagrass (P. notatum) Fresh Fert. Mexico Medium
FiberForageNutritionProteinBahiagrass is a rhizomatous grass capable of withstanding heavy grazing, that is native to Mexico and Central America. When harvested at an early stage of growth, it is a nutritious forage for livestock animals.
Baleage (Wrapped Hay/Haylage)
FiberForageNutritionProteinBaleage can be used in place of hay in horses' diets. Baleage is grass that has been cut at a younger stage of growth and is typically wrapped in bale wrap to preserve the forage.
Barley Silage – 12% CP 55% NDF
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GrainsNutrientsProteinBarley is a cool-season cereal grain crop that matures quickly. Barley silage is a high-protein forage commonly fed to cattle but not typically provided to horses.
Barley Silage – 14% CP 50% NDF
Caloric EnergyFiberGrainsProteinBarley silage is a high-protein forage source commonly fed to cattle. This feed is derived from barley cut and ensiled at an early stage of growth. Horses typically are fed barley hay rather than barley silage.
Barley Silage – 9% CP 60% NDF
FiberGrainsNutrientsProteinBarley silage is made from barley plants harvested in the mid- to late-dough stage. This silage is commonly used as a cattle feed in drought-prone areas. Horses are typically fed barley hay as opposed to barley silage.
Bermuda Silage – 10% CP 70% NDF
FiberForageHay StretcherNutrientsBermuda silage is more commonly fed to dairy cattle than horses. Depending on stage of maturity when cut, the silage will have varying protein, sugar and fibre content.
Bermuda Silage – 15% CP 55% NDF
FiberForageHay StretcherNutrientsBermuda is a perennial grass adapted to subtropical and tropical climates. Bermuda silage is a suitable forage source for cattle but not commonly fed to horses.
Bermuda Silage – 5% CP 80% NDF
FiberForageHay StretcherNutrientsProcessing bermuda grass as silage is an option when frequent rainfall procludes hay production. Bermuda silage is more commonly fed to cattle than horses.
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Fresh Brazil Fine
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBermudagrass is a tropical rhizomatous grass that can be chopped to produce a medium-quality hay. As a forage, bermudagrass has lower digestibility and energy content.
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Fresh Brazil Long
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBermuda grass is a moderate-quality grass hay that is used as forage for horses and livestock. It contains lower protein content and should not be fed on its own to pregnant or lactating animals.
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Fresh Brazil Medium
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBermuda grass hay is a medium-quality forage with lower protein content, digestibility and energy. It is commonly chopped for hay and fed to horses and other livestock in tropical regions.
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Brazil Fine Chop
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is a rhizomatous grass that is resistant to drought and heavy grazing. The hay typically has lower nutritional value compared to fresh Bermuda grass.
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Brazil Long Hay
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is a tropical grass with medium nutritional value. It is valuable as a forage crop because it is high-yielding and is resistant to drought and heavy grazing.
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Brazil Medium Chop
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBermuda grass hay is a moderate-quality forage with a lower energy content that grows widely in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. It is chopped for hay and fed to horses, cattle and other livestock species.
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Florida Fine Chop
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBermuda grass hay is a tropical forage used for horses and other livestock species. It supplies moderate nutrient content, with 10% crude protein when chopped for hay.
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Florida Long Hay
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBermuda grass is a tropical perennial grass found throughout the world. It provides medium nutritional value with moderate protein content.
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Florida Medium Chop
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBermuda hay is a high-fibre forage for horses that grows well in tropical regions, such as the southern USA. Because it contains lower protein content, it is typically fed mixed with legume hay.
Black Oats (Avena Strigosa) Hay Brazil Fine Chop
FiberForageNutritionProteinBlack oat (Avena Strigosa) is a fast-growing forage grass that is used in Brazil as hay for livestock animals, such as dairy cows. It contains high protein content and is well digested in the rumen.
Black Oats (Avena Strigosa) Hay Brazil Long Hay
FiberForageNutritionProteinBlack oat hay is a grass forage that originates from Spain and Portugal. It provides high crude protein content and is commonly fed to ruminants in tropical and temperate regions.
Black Oats (Avena Strigosa) Hay Brazil Medium Chop
FiberForageNutritionProteinBlack oat hay is an annual grass with good protein content used as a forage in South America. It is commonly fed to cattle and goats.
Buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris) Hay Brazil Fine Chop
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBuffel grass is a tropical forage grass that is chopped for hay or grazed by cattle. This hay should not be fed to horses as it may cause calcium deficiency and big head disease.
Buffelgrass (Cenchrus Ciliaris) Hay Brazil Long Hay
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBuffelgrass is a tropical pasture grass that is chopped for hay to feed to ruminants. It contains high levels of oxalates and should not be given to horses due to the risk of nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Buffelgrass (Cenchrus Ciliaris) Hay Brazil Medium Chop
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBuffelgrass is a perennial grass used for pasture and hay in tropical regions. It is a valuable feed source for cattle, but should not be fed to horses because it contains high levels of oxalate.
