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Forage - Feed Database

Discover detailed nutrition information for different types of forage for horses in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Database. Compare options such as grass hay, alfalfa, pasture, and commercial forage products to identify the right forage for your horse.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Red Bag Grass Pellets (Simple System Horse Feeds)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
ForageForage
IngredientIngredient
Red Bag Grass Pellets are high-protein grass pellets for horses. It is highly digestible and meant for horses with high nutritional requirements such as competition horses.
Reed Canary Silage – 10% CP 65% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Reed canary grass is a cool-season grass that grows in northern regions of North America. Silage can be used as an alternative to hay in equine diets if necessary.
Reed Canary Silage – 15% CP 56% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Reed canary grass is a high-yielding cool-season grass that can be used for hay, silage and pasture. This silage can be used to replace hay in the horse's diet if forage availability is limited.
Rhodes Grass Hay
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Rhodes Grass hay (Chloris gayana) is a perennial grass native to Africa that is cultivated as forage in subtropical regions, especially Australia.
Rhodimet AT88
Amino AcidAmino Acid
GrowthGrowth
IngredientIngredient
MuscleMuscle
Phodimet AT88 is a feed additive that provides the amino acid methionine. It is primarily used in poultry and swine feeds.
Round-Up (Manna Pro) [Discontinued]
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Round-Up by Manna Pro is an alfalfa-based horse feed that contains 12% protein and 2% fat. It contains vitamins as well as organic and inorganic minerals.
RX Roughage – Pellet/Cube (Masterfeeds)
DentalDental
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
SeniorSenior
Masterfeeds Rx Roughage is a high fibre horse feed that comes in the form of pellets or cubes. It is used to add bulk to the diet as a hay stretcher or can be soaked for horses with dental issues such as seniors.
Rye Grass Silage – 15% CP 58% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Ryegrass silage is commonly fed to cattle and can be used in equine diets to replace hay when necessary. Ryegrass silage with 15% protein is appropriate for horses with higher protein and energy demands.
Rye Grass Silage – 21% CP 50% NDF
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
Ryegrass silage is common as a ruminant feed in North America. Limited quantities of silage can be used in equine diets as an alternative to hay.
Rye Grass Silage – 9% CP 65% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Ryegrass silage is a common feed for cattle. Silage can be used in equine diets if hay supply is limited. Late maturity harvests of ryegrass will have lower protein and higher fibre content.
Ryegrass (HorseHage)
ForageForage
IngredientIngredient
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Ryegrass from HorseHage is ideal for hunters, heavy horses, young stock, and breeding stock. This feed contains 32% fiber, 6% NSC, and 9% protein, improving weight and condition.
Ryegrass Pasture Autumn NZ
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Ryegrass pasture has higher protein content in the autumn compared to summer. It is commonly grazed by cattle and horses.
Ryegrass Pasture Drought NZ
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Under drought conditions ryegrass pasture will have lower protein and higher sugar content. High sugar content forages should be limited for horses with metabolic concerns.
Ryegrass Pasture Spring NZ
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Ryegrass pasture is a common feed for cattle and horses. In the springtime, it is relatively high in protein, sugar and energy and may be unsuitable for easy keepers or horses with metabolic concerns.
Ryegrass Pasture Summer NZ
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Ryegrass pasture is commonly grazed by cattle and horses. In the summer months it has lower protein, sugar and energy content than in the spring.
Sacate A-OK (Sacate Pellet Mills)
ForageForage
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Sacate A-OK from Sacate Pellet Mills is a cubed feed that is made of alfalfa and oat hay.
Sacate Alfalfa (Sacate Pellet Mills)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Sacate Alfalfa from Sacate Pellet Mills is a feed for horses made of alfalfa hay cubes. It is high in fiber and contains 0.10% added minerals.
Safe Starch Forage (Triple Crown)
ForageForage
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Triple Crown Safe Starch® Forage is a forage-based feed containing a mixture of orchard and timothy hays fortified with vitamins, minerals and direct-fed microbials.
Sainfoin + Grass + Alfalfa Pellet (Stable Feed)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
Sainfoin + Grass + Alfalfa Pellet from Stable Feed is a pelleted forage blend. It is a feed intended to support digestibility and hindgut health and contains high protein and fiber.
Sainfoin Brix (Simple System Horse Feeds)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
IngredientIngredient
Sainfoin Brix is a compressed forage block made from sainfoin. It includes natural minerals and is meant to be fed whole to mimic grazing. It is suitable for horses with lucerne allergies.
Sainfoin Pellet (Stable Feed)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
ProteinProtein
Sainfoin Pellet by Stable Feed is a pelleted feed that is intended to support improved protein utilization and natural anti-inflammatory support. This feed is meant to support chewing and saliva production.
Sainfoin Pellets (Simple System Horse Feeds)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Sainfoin Pellets by Simple System Horse Feeds is a pelleted forage feed that provides minerals and trace elements. It is a source of condensed tannins, which aid protein digestion.
Select Alfalfa (Select The Best)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
YeastYeast
Select Alfalfa by Select The Best is a pelleted supplement ration balancer that intends to provide the vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and digestive support to balance diets mainly comprised of alfalfa hay.
Select Grass (Select The Best)
DigestionDigestion
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
YeastYeast
Select Grass by Select The Best is a pelleted ration balancer that intends to provide the vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and digestive support to balance diets mainly comprised of grass.
Select Timothy Pellets (Semican Feeds)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
Select Timothy Pellets from Semican Feeds are made from dried timothy hay. Select Timothy Pellets contain 11% crude protein and 31% crude fibre.
Senior (Brooks Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
SeniorSenior
Brooks Senior is a complete textured feed for geriatric horses. It contains elevated levels of fat and protein, digestible fibre sources, and can be soaked for senior horses with dental issues.
Senior Sport (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
FiberFiber
SeniorSenior
Tribute Senior Sport™ is a high calorie feed for mature performance horses. It provides 16.5% NSC with 10% fat and 18% fibre to support performance.
Senior Textured Feed (ProElite)
DigestionDigestion
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Pro Elite Senior Textured Feed is a high fat (10%) and protein (14%) senior complete feed. It is appropriate for senior horses that need help maintaining or gaining weight.
Seniority Pellet (Tribute)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Complete FeedComplete Feed
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Seniority Pellet is a pelleted complete feed formulated for adult and senior horses. It is a low-calorie feed with a high feeding rate and can be used to replace forage in the diet.
Sentinel Care Carb-Guard (Blue Seal)
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Blue Seal Sentinel Care Carb-Guard is a pelleted feed formulated for adult horses with metabolic or digestive health concerns. It contains 10% NSC and is a high-fiber formula.
Sentinel Care Gastric Support (Blue Seal)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
ProbioticProbiotic
Sentinel Care Gastric Support is a pelleted equine supplement intended to support gastrointestinal health in times of stress. It contains bioavailable calcium and magnesium from a natural marine algae source to modulate gastric pH.
Sentinel LifeTime (Blue Seal)
FatFat
FiberFiber
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
Sentinel LifeTime is an extruded feed intended for junior, adult and senior horses that require a higher caloric density. It provides 10% fat, 20% fibre and a maximum NSC of 14.5%.
Sentinel Performance LS (Blue Seal)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Blue Seal Sentinel® Performance LS is an extruded feed providing a maximum of 14% NSC. It is intended for horses requiring a higher calorie diet, such as equine athletes and hard keepers.
Sentinel XT Grow (Blue Seal)
FiberFiber
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Sentinel® XT™ Grow is a textured horse feed intended for growing foals and lactating mares. It provides 10% fat and 16% protein with primary ingredients including soybean hulls, beet pulp and alfalfa meal.
Sentinel XT Show (Blue Seal)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ExerciseExercise
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Sentinel® XT™ Show is a textured feed intended for active adult horses and competition horses with higher nutrient requirements. It provides a higher fat content (12%) and digestible fibre sources including soybean hulls, beet pulp and alfalfa meal.
Signalgrass Fresh Brazil Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Signalgrass (Brachiara decumbens) is a subtropical grass. It is common to South America, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. It can be cut fresh to varying lengths as a feed for cattle or sheep.
Signalgrass Fresh Brazil Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Signalgrass (Brachiara decumbens) is a subtropical grass common to South America, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Its chop length affects the physically effective NDF content of the forage which is important to ruminant gut health.
Signalgrass Fresh Brazil Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Signalgrass (Brachiara decumbens) is a subtropical grass. It is common to South America, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. It can be cut fresh to varying lengths as a feed for cattle or sheep.
Signalgrass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Signalgrass (Brachiara decumbens) is a subtropical grass. It is common to South America, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. It can be cut fresh to feed to ruminants.
Signalgrass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Signalgrass (Brachiara decumbens) is a subtropical grass common to South America, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Its chop length affects the physically effective NDF content of the forage which is important to ruminant gut health.
Signalgrass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Signalgrass (Brachiara decumbens) is a subtropical grass. It is common to South America, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. It can be cut fresh to varying lengths as a feed for cattle or sheep.
Signalgrass Fresh Mexico Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Signalgrass (Brachiara decumbens) is a subtropical grass common to South America. It is palatable and withstands heavy grazing. It can be used for pasture, hay or chopped fresh to feed to all classes of livestock.
Signalgrass Fresh Mexico Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Signalgrass (Brachiara decumbens) is a subtropical grass common to South America, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Its chop length affects the physically effective NDF content of the forage which is important to ruminant gut health.
Signalgrass Fresh Mexico Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Signalgrass (Brachiara decumbens) is a subtropical grass. It is common in South America, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. It can be cut fresh to varying lengths as a feed for cattle or sheep.
Signalgrass Hay Brazil Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Signalgrass is a subtropical grass common to South America, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. It is a low-protein, high-fibre hay that can be fed to ruminants and horses.
Signalgrass Hay Brazil Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Signalgrass (Brachiara decumbens) is a subtropical grass common to South America, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. It is used as a cover crop and can be harvested for hay.
Signalgrass Hay Brazil Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Signalgrass (Brachiara decumbens) is a subtropical grass cultivated as forage. It has a widespread distribution and is used for hay, pasture or fresh feed.
Silage Mixed – 13% CP 56% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Mixed silage containing legume and grass species has variable protein and fibre content. Mid-quality mixed silage containing 13% crude protein and 56% NDF may be appropriate for horses with higher protein requirements.
Silage Mixed – 18% CP 48% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
Mixed silage composed of legume and grass species can be used in equine diets when forage availability is low. Mixed silage containing 18% crude protein can be fed in limited quantities to horses with high protein needs.
Silage Mixed – 9% CP 64% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Mixed silage containing legume and grass species is used in equine diets as an alternative to hay. Silage is commonly fed when weather conditions interfere with hay production.
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