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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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Hay Sorghum Sudan – 9% CP 68% NDF
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NutritionSorghum Sudan is a grass hybrid most often used for hay and pasture. Horses should not graze on sorghum Sudan grass as they may develop a colic-like condition known as Cystitis Syndrome from chronic ingestion of cyanide.
Hay Timothy – 11% CP 61% NDF
EnergyFiberForage
ProteinTimothy hay is derived from curing timothy grass. It is commonly grown in the Northern US and Canada. Medium-quality timothy hay is composed of approximately 11% crude protein and 61% fibre.
Hay Timothy – 14% CP 55% NDF
EnergyFiberForageProteinTimothy is a grass hay frequently fed to horses in North America. High-quality timothy hay with approximately 14% crude protein and 55% NDF is a suitable choice for growing or performance horses.
Hay Timothy – 8% CP 69% NDF
EnergyFiberForageNutritionTimothy is a grass hay commonly grown in the North America. It can be a suitable forage source for most horses. When harvested in later growth stages it will be low in protein and high in fibre.
Hay Wheat – 9% CP 63% NDF
Easy KeeperFiberForage
Weight IssuesWheat hay is made by curing wheat cut early before the seedhead matures. This is not commonly used as a forage source for horses.
High Fibre (HorseHage)
FiberForage
Low NSC FeedsNutritionHigh Fibre from HorseHage contains a mixture of mature ryegrasses, high fiber, and low protein. This feed is ideal for all riding horses, native ponies, veterans, and those in recovery.
Jaragua Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop
DigestionEasy KeeperFiberForageJaragua (Hyparrhenia rufa) is a tall perennial grass grown in East Africa and Latin America. It is a low-protein, high-fibre forage used for pasture, hay, or silage typically fed to ruminants.
Jaragua Grass Hay Brazil Long
DigestionEasy KeeperFiberForageJaragua (Hyparrhenia rufa) is a tall perennial grass grown in East Africa and Latin America. It is a low-protein, high-fibre forage used for pasture, hay, or silage.
Jaragua Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop
DigestionEasy KeeperFiberForageJaragua (Hyparrhenia rufa) is a tall perennial grass grown in East Africa and Latin America. It is used for pasture, hay, or fresh chop for ruminants.
Kikuyu Pasture
FiberForage
Gut HealthNutritionKikuyu is a grass native to Eastern Africa that also grows in other tropical regions. It is a palatable forage for cattle and resistant to heavy grazing.
Klein Grass Hay 11% CP 68% NDF 7% LNDF
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionKleingrass hay is a warm-season perennial grass commonly used for cattle. Long-term consumption of this grass can result in liver damage in horses.
Klein Grass Hay 14% CP 65% NDF 7% LNDF
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionKleingrass (Panicum coloratum L.) is a warm-season perennial bunchgrass used as a forage for cattle. Horses consuming kleingrass have developed photosensitization and liver damage.
Klein Grass Hay 1st Cut
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionKleingrass hay is a perennial bunch grass that provides good quality forage for cattle. Saponins in the grass can lead to liver damage in horses and its intake should be restricted.
Klein Grass Hay 2nd Cut
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionKleingrass hay is a warm-season grass used to make hay for cattle. Horses should not consume large amounts of this forage due to potential liver damage. Nutritional content of the hay varies depending on stage of maturity when cut.
Klein Grass Hay 9% CP 70% NDF 7% LNDF
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionKleingrass is a warm-season grass that was introduced to North America from Africa. It is good for grazing cattle, but may cause liver damage in horses if consumed in large amounts.
Koronivia Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Fine
Easy KeeperFiberForageNutritionKoronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a perennial grass found in tropical regions. Fertilization can improve growth rate and crop yield. Oxalate levels should be monitored if intended for horses.
Koronivia Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Long
Easy KeeperFiberForageNutritionKoronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a low-protein, high-fibre perennial grass found in tropical regions. Fertilization can improve growth rate and crop yield. Oxalate levels should be monitored if intended for horses.
Koronivia Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Med
Easy KeeperFiberForageNutritionKoronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a perennial grass found in tropical regions. It can be fed fresh to ruminants but horses should avoid this forage as it may have elevated oxalates.
Koronivia Grass Fresh Mexico Fine
Easy KeeperFiberForageNutritionKoronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a perennial grass found in tropical regions. It can be fed fresh to ruminants, but horses should have limited access to this hay due to high oxalate levels.
Koronivia Grass Fresh Mexico Long
Easy KeeperFiberForageNutritionKoronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a tropical, perennial grass that can be fed fresh to ruminants. Oxalate levels should be monitored if intended for horses.
Koronivia Grass Fresh Mexico Medium
Easy KeeperFiberForageNutritionKoronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a low-protein, high-fibre perennial grass that can be cut and fed fresh to ruminants. Oxalate levels should be monitored if intended for horses.
Koronivia Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop
Easy KeeperFiberForageNutritionKoronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a low-protein, high-fibre perennial grass found in tropical regions. Oxalate levels should be monitored if intended for horses.
Koronivia Grass Hay Brazil Long
Easy KeeperFiberForageNutritionKoronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a tropical, perennial grass commonly fed to ruminants. Oxalate levels should be monitored if intended for horses as they may impede calcium absorption and cause a calcium deficiency.
Koronivia Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop
Easy KeeperFiberForageNutritionKoronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a tropical perennial grass. It may contain high levels of oxalate which can bind to calcium and lead to "big head disease" in horses.
Kudzu Hay Brazil Fine Chop
EnergyFiberForageProteinKudzu (Pueraria montana) is a climbing vine native to warm climates in Asia. It is considered an invasive species in North America. It can be used for hay if other options are limited.
Kudzu Hay Brazil Long
EnergyFiberForageProteinKudzu (Pueraria montana) is a climbing vine native to warm climates in Asia. It is considered an invasive species in North America but can be used for hay if alternatives are limited.
Kudzu Hay Brazil Medium Chop
EnergyFiberForageProteinKudzu (Pueraria montana var. lobata [Willd] Maesen & S. Almeida) is an invasive climbing vine that has been used as a forage in parts of the southern United States with limited hay selection.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – AB Avg)
FiberForageGut HealthProteinAlfalfa hay from Alberta is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – BC Avg)
FiberForageGut HealthProteinAlfalfa hay from British Columbia is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – Central US)
FiberForageGut HealthProteinAlfalfa hay from the Central United States is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – Eastern US)
FiberForageGut HealthProteinAlfalfa hay from the Eastern United States is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – MB Avg)
FiberForageGut HealthProteinAlfalfa hay from Manitoba is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – NB Avg)
FiberForageGut HealthProteinAlfalfa hay from New Brunswick is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – NL Avg)
FiberForageGut HealthProteinAlfalfa hay from Newfoundland and Labrador is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – NS Avg)
FiberForageGut HealthProteinAlfalfa hay from Nova Scotia is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – ON Avg)
FiberForageGut HealthProteinAlfalfa hay from Ontario is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – PEI Avg)
FiberForageGut HealthProteinAlfalfa hay from Prince Edward Island is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – QC Avg)
FiberForageGut HealthProteinAlfalfa hay from Quebec is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – SK Avg)
FiberForageGut HealthProteinAlfalfa hay from Saskatchewan is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – Western US)
FiberForageGut HealthProteinAlfalfa hay from the Western United States is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Leucaena Hay Brazil Fine Chop
Caloric EnergyFiberForageNutritionLeucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) is a thornless, perennial shrub that is used for pasture or hay for ruminants. It may contain high levels of mimosine, an amino acid that is toxic to non-ruminants.
Leucaena Hay Brazil Long
FiberForageNutritionProteinLeucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) is a fast-growing perennial shrub that is used for pasture or hay for ruminants. It should not be fed to non-ruminants as it may contain high levels of mimosine, a toxic amino acid.
Leucaena Hay Brazil Medium Chop
FiberForageNutritionProteinLeucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) is a thornless, perennial shrub that is used for pasture or hay. It may contain high levels of mimosine, an amino acid that is toxic to non-ruminants.
Llanero Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Fine Chop
Easy KeeperFiberForageNutritionLlanero grass (Brachiaria humidicola) is a perennial grass-grown tropical regions. Shoot growth and crop yield are increased by fertilization.
Llanero Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Long
Caloric EnergyFiberForageNutritionLlanero grass (Brachiaria humidicola) is a perennial grass grown in tropical regions. Fertilization with nitrogen and phosphorus increases shoot growth and crop yield.
Llanero Grass Fresh Mexico Fine Chop
Easy KeeperFiberForageNutritionLlanero grass (Brachiaria humidicola) is a perennial grass grown in Africa and other tropical regions. It can be fed as fresh as pasture or fresh-chop, or fed dried as hay to ruminants and horses.
Llanero Grass Fresh Mexico Long
Easy KeeperFiberForageNutritionLlanero grass (Brachiaria humidicola) is a perennial grass grown in Africa and other tropical regions. It is a low-protein, high-fibre forage that can be used for grazing, hay, and fresh chop.
Llanero Grass Fresh Mexico Medium Chop
Easy KeeperFiberForageNutritionLlanero grass (Brachiaria humidicola) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It can be used for grazing, hay, and fresh chop.
Maize Silage Processed 28% DM 45% NDF Medium Chop
EnergyFiberForageNutritionMaize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. It can be processed by passing through rollers to improve starch and fibre digestibility. Low dry matter content is common when harvested early.
Maize Silage Processed 28% DM 45% NDF Shredlage
EnergyFiberForageNutritionMaize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. It can be processed by passing through rollers to improve starch and fibre digestibility.
