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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
Sugarcane Fresh Brazil Long
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
FlavorFlavor
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Sugarcane grows in the tropical regions of South America, South Asia and Melanesia. The plant is chopped to varying lengths and fed whole as a fresh or ensiled feed source for cattle. Sugarcane is not a suitable feed for horses since it is high in sugar.
Sugarcane Fresh Brazil Medium Chop
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
FlavorFlavor
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Sugarcane is native to warm temperate climates in tropical regions of South America, South Asia and Melanesia. It can be cut fresh in varying lengths and included in the diet of cattle in a fresh or ensiled state. High in sugar content, sugarcane should not be fed to some horses and never in large amounts.
Sunflower Silage – 35% DM 55% NDF
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Sunflower Silage is the fibrous material that remains after the seeds have been harvested. It is compressed and fermented without air to produce a lower energy, high fiber forage that is used for cattle.
Sunflower Silage – 40% DM 60% NDF
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Sunflower Silage is made from the plant material that remains after sunflower seeds are harvested. It is fermented under anaerobic conditions to produce a lower energy and higher fiber forage commonly used for cattle.
Super Concentrated Ulsa-Cool Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)
Gut HealthGut Health
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
YeastYeast
Super Concentrated Ulsa-Cool Balancer from Blue Chip Feed is intended for any horse or pony at any level of exercise. This balancer is designed to support hoof health, immunity, and coat condition.
Tall Fescue Hay
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Tall Fescue is a perennial grass commonly used for pasture and hay in North America. Endophyte-infected tall fescue can cause reproductive issues in horses.
Tall Fescue Pasture
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Tall Fescue is a common pasture grass in North America. Breeding horses should not be grazed on tall fescue pasture as endophyte-infected plants can cause reproductive issues.
Teff Grass Hay (Blue Mountain Hay)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Teff Grass Hay by Blue Mountain Hay is flaked Teff Grass Hay intended to support gut health and digestion in horses.
Teff Grass Hay Pellets (Blue Mountain Hay)
DigestionDigestion
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
Teff Grass Hay Pellets by Blue Mountain Hay is a pelleted Teff Grass Hay feed intended to support gut health and digestion in horses with sensitive stomachs.
Teff Grass Pellets (Haystack)
EnergyEnergy
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
Teff Grass Pellets from Haystack are an alternative forage source for horses who require a lower carbohydrate forage. Teff Grass Pellets from Haystack are 11% crude protein and have an NSC ccontent of 7.0%.
Teff Grass Pellets (Standlee)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Teff Grass Pellets are made from ground Teff hay that has been pelleted. Teff is a low-sugar grass hay, which is suitable for horses with metabolic issues and horses prone to tying-up.
Teff Hay
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Teff is a warm-season annual grass originating in Ethiopia that is generally low in NSC. Its calcium and phosphorous levels are similar to timothy grass. Teff can be harvested as both high-energy and low-energy hay depending on how early it is cut.
Timothy – Alfalfa Cubes (Alfa Tec)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Timothy - Alfalfa Cubes from Alfa Tec are made from Canadian - grown alfalfa and timothy hay. The 7/8" hay cubes are intended to be fed as a hay supplement or as a forage replacement for horses.
Timothy (HorseHage)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Timothy from HorseHage is high in fiber and low in protein, making this feed ideal for leisure horses and ponies, native ponies, veterans, and horses and ponies that are in recovery or prone to laminitis.
Timothy Alfalfa Cubes (Huron Forages)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Timothy Alfalfa Cubes by Huron Forages is a feed made of timothy and alfalfa hay. It is intended for any type of horse and is high in protein and fiber.
Timothy Alfalfa Cubes (Semican Feed)
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Timothy Alfalfa Cubes from Semican Feed are made from dried alfalfa and timothy hay. Timothy Alfalfa Cubes contain 12% crude protein and 30% crude fibre. This feed is intended to replace some of the fibre content in a horse's diet.
Timothy Alfalfa Mini Cubes (Semican)
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Timothy Alfalfa Mini Cubes from Semican are made from dried timothy and alfalfa hay. This feed is intended to be fed as a hay substitute or fed as a treat.
Timothy Balance Cubes (Ontario Dehy)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
Timothy Balance® Cubes are a low-NSC feed made with timothy hay, beet pulp, minerals and amino acids. This feed is formulated for horses with metabolic concerns.
Timothy Blend (Sacate Pellet Mills)
ForageForage
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
Timothy Blend from Sacate Pellet Mills is a low NSC feed. It is intended for maintenance or training horses. It contains alfalfa and timothy hay in pellet form.
Timothy Chop (Simple System Horse Feeds)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
IngredientIngredient
NutritionNutrition
Timothy Chop is made from timothy grass chop. The timothy grass used in Timothy Chop is harvested at a mature stage for naturally low sugars. It should be fed dampened.
Timothy Grass Chopped (Standlee)
DigestionDigestion
ForageForage
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Timothy Grass Chopped from Standlee contains chopped timothy hay with added canola oil. This feed is intended for senior horses with dentition issues. Timothy Grass Chopped is intended to be highly palatable.
Timothy Grass Grab & Go Compressed Bale (Standlee)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
Timothy Grass Grab & Go® Compressed Bales are made from large 4’x4’x8’ timothy hay bales that have been compressed, sliced and shrink-wrapped. Timothy hay is moderate in protein (8%), high in fiber and very palatable.
Timothy Grass Pellets (Alfa Tec)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
Timothy Grass Pellets from Alfa Tec are made from baled timothy hay. Timothy Grass Pellets are intended to be fed to horses who cannot consume alfalfa. This feed is not intended to be fed as a forage replacement for horses.
Timothy Grass Pellets (Standlee)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
ForageForage
GrowthGrowth
Timothy Grass Pellets are composed of pure timothy hay that is ground and pelleted. The pellets are low in protein (8%), high in fiber, and are designed for mature and overweight horses as well as horses with metabolic issues.
Timothy Hay – 9.6% CP 66.6% NDF
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Timothy hay is a good quality forage source for horses. Timothy hay generally has a balanced calcium-phosphorous ratio of 2:1 and is widely grown in North-East Canada and the USA.
Timothy Hay (Blue Mountain Hay)
DentalDental
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Timothy Hay by Blue Mountain Hay is made from Timothy Hay sourced from high-altitude regions of the Pacific Northwest. It is in an easy flake box and intended for all horse types.
Timothy Hay Pellets
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
Timothy Hay Pellets are a good source of digestible fibre with lower protein content. This is a lower calorie forage replacement that is easy to feed and can be used in a low-dust diet.
Timothy Hay Pellets (Blue Mountain Hay)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutrientsNutrients
Timothy Hay Pellets by Blue Mountain Hay are made with Timothy Hay sourced from high-altitude regions in the Pacific Northwest. They are intended to be easy to chew and digest, making them suitable for senior horses and horses with dental issues.
Timothy Hay Pellets (Mountain Sunrise Feed Co)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Timothy Hay Pellets by Mountain Sunrise Feed Co is a pelleted forage that is meant to provide no less than 10% protein. It is intended to be fed to horses of all life stages and work levels.
Timothy Hay Pellets (Star Milling Co)
DentalDental
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Timothy Hay Pellets by Star Milling Co is a forage replacement pellet consisting of chopped timothy hay. It contains a minimum of 10% protein and contains no added minerals or vitamins.
Timothy Pellets (Montana Premium Forage)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Timothy Pellets by Montana Premium Forage is a timothy hay pelleted feed. It is intended for mature or overweight horses and is low in protein and high in fiber.
Timothy Pellets (Summit Forage Products)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Summit Timothy Pellets are made with timothy hay to supply extra calories and fiber from forage. They can be used to replace part of a horse's forage ration and supply low to moderate protein.
Timothy Plus Alfalfa (Lucerne Farms)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
Timothy Plus Alfalfa from Lucerne Farms is composed of 70/30 timothy and alfalfa hays that have been chopped and mixed with molasses. It contains 12% crude protein and is intended for working and growing horses.
Top Breeder (McCauley’s Equine Formulas)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
FoalFoal
Top Breeder is a pelleted horse feed containing high levels of beet pulp and vegetable oil. It is formulated to improve body condition in breeding and performance horses.
TopChop Alfalfa (TopSpec)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
TopChop Alfalfa is a chopped alfalfa feed. It is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It contains 16% protein, 4.5% fat, and 25% fibre.
TopChop Lite (TopSpec)
DigestionDigestion
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
TopChop Lite is a chopped alfalfa and oat straw-based feed. This feed is intended for horses and ponies prone to laminitis and horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It contains 10% protein, 4% fat, and 35% fibre.
TopChop Sport (TopSpec)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
TopChop Sport is chopped alfalfa and meadow grass mix feed. It is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. This product is unsuitable for those prone to laminitis and those needing to lose weight.
Total Equine (Total Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Total Equine is a feed formulated for horses, mules, and donkeys. It contains 15% crude protein and 5% fat. Energy and protein sources include alfalfa meal, rice bran, wheat middlings and soybean meal.
Total Equine LNSC (Total Feeds)
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Total Equine LNSC is a complete ration designed for horses suffering from insulin resistance. It contains a maximum 16% NSC with high 15% crude protein and moderate 5% fat.
Totally Timothy (Lucerne Farms)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Totally Timothy by Lucerne Farms is chopped, dust-extracted timothy hay with added molasses. It is a lower-protein forage source that is intended for horses with dental issues or respiratory issues.
Triticale Grain Ground
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Triticale is a hybrid cross of wheat and rye grains, which provides more protein and starch than rye but less than wheat. It has a better amino acid profile than corn, making it a beneficial energy addition to horse feeds.
Triticale Silage
EnergyEnergy
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Triticale is a small grain cereal that was originally developed as a hybrid of wheat and rye. It can be cut early for silage instead of being used as grain. Triticale is not commonly fed to horses.
U-Gard Pellets (MannaPro)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
HerbHerb
UlcersUlcers
U-Gard® Pellets is a gut health supplement for performance horses with gastric ulcers. It contains calcium and magnesium which can buffer stomach acid to increase gastric pH.
Ultium Growth Formula (Purina)
BroodmareBroodmare
Complete FeedComplete Feed
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Purina Ultium® Growth Formula is a concentrate feed intended for breeding and growing horses. It provides 9.5% fat with added amino acids to support development.
Unbeetable Forage Only Blend (Unbeetable Feeds) – [Discontinued]
EnergyEnergy
Grain FreeGrain Free
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
PerformancePerformance
This blend from Unbeetable Feeds contains forage only with no grains. It has low sugar and contains alfalfa, beet pulp, and flaxseed oil.
Unbeetable Original (Unbeetable Feeds)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Grain FreeGrain Free
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
Unbeetable Original by Unbeetable Feeds can be fed up to 2.5% of the horse's body weight. It contains just alfalfa meal, beet pulp and flaxseed oil.
Wafer Fioc Premium (Guidolin)
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
FiberFiber
Wafer Fioc Premium is a long-fiber feed intended to meet the needs of horses with intense daily work. It provides a source of protein, fat, minerals and vitamins.
WB100 (McCauley’s Equine Formulas)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
WB100 is a high-energy pelleted feed for performance horses that contains vegetable oil as a source of added fat. It provides additional calories without excessive protein. It was also designed to support gut health.
Wheat Hay Brazil Long
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Wheat is a cereal grain that can be harvested for hay at an earlier stage of growth. Nutritional value depends on the stage of growth at harvest.
Wheat Hay Brazil Medium Chop
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Wheat hay is a nutrient-dense hay when harvested at the boot stage. Nutritional value varies greatly depending on the stage of harvest.
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