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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
Bermuda-Blend (Sacate Pellet Mills)
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
Bermuda-Blend from Sacate Pellet Mills is a low protein and calorie feed for horses. The feed is meant for moderate or light working horses and is made of alfalfa and grass.
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Fresh Brazil Fine
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Bermudagrass 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Bermuda 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Bermuda 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Bermuda 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Bermuda 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Bermuda 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Bermuda 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Bermuda 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Bermuda 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Black 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Black 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Black 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.
Blue Bag Grass Pellets (Simple System Horse Feeds)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
IngredientIngredient
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Blue Bag Grass Pellets are a high fibre grass pellets for horses. It is suitable for horses in moderate levels of work or horses needing improved body condition.
Buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris) Hay Brazil Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Buffel 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Buffelgrass 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Buffelgrass 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.
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.
CFS Hay Comp ABF (Clarence Farm Services)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
CFS Hay Comp ABF is a pelleted hay compensator that can replace up to 40% of roughage in the diet. It can be fed to all horses, from six months of age to seniors. This pelleted feed is designed for easy keepers when provided alongside a ration balancer.
Chestnut Chomp Lite (Chestnut Horse Feeds)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
IngredientIngredient
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Chestnut Chomp Lite is a low NSC (6.5%) feed formulated with oat straw, alfalfa pellets, soya oil, and dried mint. Chestnut Chomp Lite is intended for horses and ponies in light work or horses who need a low-energy feed.
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.
Clover Pasture
FiberFiber
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
ToplineTopline
Clover pasture is common in North America. This legume plant is high in protein and is a suitable forage source for growing, lactating, or performance horses to meet protein and energy requirements.
Clover Silage – 17% CP 53% NDF
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Clover-based silage is a common forage source for dairy cattle in North America but is not often fed to horses. This legume is high in protein and calcium, supporting the needs of lactating animals.
Clover Silage – 19% CP 47% NDF
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Clover silage is commonly fed to cattle in North America. It is not typically fed to horses. However, the nutritional profile is appropriate for growing, lactating or performance horses.
Clover Silage – 21% CP 40% NDF
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Clover silage is ensiled clover which results in fermentation of the forage. Silage is commonly fed to dairy cattle as a nutrient-dense feed to support lactation. It is not commonly fed to horses.
Competition 10 Mix (Red Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Competition 10 Mix from Red Mills is intended for horses and ponies in light to heavy work and those travelling. This oat-free feed is meant to support performance, recovery, muscle development, and coat condition.
Complete (Triple Crown)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Triple Crown Complete is a high-fibre feed with beet pulp and added vitamins and minerals designed for performance horses. This feed provides 12% protein and 12% fat in a textured format.
Congograss (B. ruziziensis) Hay Brazil Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Congo grass (B. ruziziensis) is a tropical forage that is fed to ruminants in Africa, Thailand and Brazil. The pasture grass can be chopped for silage or hay.
Congograss (B. ruziziensis) Hay Brazil Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Congo grass (Brachiaria ruziziensis) is a tropical forage crop that is native to Africa but can now be found in South America and parts of Asia. This palatable hay provides good nutritional value for ruminants.
Cool ‘n’ Easy Mix (Gain Equine Nutrition)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
Cool 'n' Easy Mix is a textured feed intended for pleasure, competition, and hard-working horses. This feed is meant to support calm behavior in horses.
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 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.
Corta-Flx Pellets (Manna Pro)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Corta-Flx Pellets by Manna Pro is an equine joint supplement made with Chondroitin Sulfate, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Yucca, and Glucosamine HCl. The pellets are made using alfalfa meal, molasses, vegetable oil, and apple flavouring.
Cottonseed Hulls
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
Cottonseed hulls are a fiber-rich feed additive used to add bulk to the equine diet. The hulls consist of the fibrous outer covering of the seed which is removed during manufacturing of cottonseed oil.
Dakota Gold Cold Processed Distillers Grains (POET)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
ProteinProtein
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Dakota Gold DDGS is a cold-processed distillers grain feed additive that provides digestible fiber, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. It is commonly used in swine, poultry, and dairy feed.
Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets (Alfa Tec)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets from Alfa Tec are from Canadian - grown alfalfa hay. Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets are intended to be fed as a protein supplement to horses who may require additional protein in their diets.
Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets (West Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets by West Feeds is a forage supplement with a higher crude protein content of 19% on a dry-matter basis. This feed is intended for all livestock as a dietary source of energy, protein, and fibre.
Diamond Smart Chopped Forage (Triple Crown)
ForageForage
HealthHealth
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Diamond Smart Chopped Forage by Triple Crown is an orchard and alfalfa hay blend intended to provide a complete diet for performance and mature horses. It's chopped forage format is designed to support easier chewing and swallowing.
Diamond Smart Cube (Triple Crown)
DentalDental
ForageForage
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Diamond Smart Cubes by Triple Crown is a cube containing beet pulp, timothy hay and orchard hay. It is intended for performance and mature horses.
Diamond Smart Pellet (Triple Crown)
ForageForage
HealthHealth
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Diamond Smart Pellet by Triple Crown is a Teff hay pellet fortified with vitamins and minerals. It is intended for performance and mature horses.
Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal (Alfagreen)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal by Alfagreen is a textured feed additive that contains only alfalfa and vegetable oil. It is intended to provide a high fibre, fat, and protein level for horses of all life stages.
Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets (Alfagreen)
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets by Alfagreen is a feed additive that contains only dehydrated alfalfa. It is intended to provide a high fibre, fat, and protein level for horses of all life stages.
EconoFoin (Sollio Agriculture)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
EconoFoin is a forage replacement intended to be fed to horses when there is insufficient hay to make up a complete ration. It should always be fed alongside hay.
ecube Complete Senior (Blue Seal)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
ēcube Complete Senior is a complete horse feed in a large cube format. It is formulated with alfalfa and grass hays and provides less than 10% NSC. It is intended for mature horses but can be suitable for horses of all life stages.
Eeze Pro-Plus (Brooks Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
PerformancePerformance
Eeze Pro-Plus is a calorie dense textured feed that is high fibre and fat for performance horses with a reduced carbohydrate level. Lab analysis provides a calculated NSC value of ~19%.
Enterolobium Hay Honduras Fine Chop
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
Foilage from the Enterolobium cyclocarpum tree is readily consumed by horses in tropical parts of America. The leaves can also be harvested for hay. This legume forage is a good source of protein and carbohydrates.
Enterolobium Hay Honduras Long
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
Enterolobium hay comes from the leaves of the Enterolobium cyclocarpum (Guanacaste) tree in tropical America. The hay is palatable to horses and has high protein and NSC content.
Enterolobium Hay Honduras Med
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
Enterolobium cyclocarpum is a forage tree that grows in tropical America. This legume hay is high in protein and sugar content and can be used to supplement other forage sources.
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