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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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Maize Silage Processed 32% DM 40% NDF Medium Chop
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Fiber
Forage
NutritionMaize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Dry matter and fibre content varies with time of harvest.
Maize Silage Processed 32% DM 40% NDF Shredlage
EnergyFiberForageNutritionMaize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Shredlage is chopped to improve digestibility while maintaining larger particle size.
Maize Silage Processed 36% DM 36% NDF Medium Chop
EnergyFiberForageNutritionMaize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Processed corn silage is passed through rollers to improve starch and fibre digestion.
Maize Silage Processed 36% DM 36% NDF Shredlage
EnergyFiberForageNutritionMaize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Shredlage refers to the use of chopping equipment that increases particle size and digestibility of the silage.
Maize Silage Unprocessed 28% DM 45% NDF Medium Chop
EnergyFiberForageNutritionMaize (corn) silage is a high-energy forage commonly fed to ruminants. Early harvested corn silage has a lower dry matter content which decreases its quality.
Maize Silage Unprocessed – 36% DM 36% NDF Fine Chop
Caloric EnergyFiber
GrainsNutritionMaize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Fine chopping improves compression in silos but may increase the risk of acidosis due to rapid fermentation.
Maize Silage Unprocessed – 36% DM 36% NDF Medium Chop
Caloric EnergyFiberGrainsNutritionMaize (corn) silage is a high-energy forage for ruminants made of the entire corn plant. Medium chop size reduces the risk of acidosis compared to fine chop.
Maize Silage Unprocessed 28% DM 45% NDF Fine Chop
EnergyFiberForageNutritionMaize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Early harvested corn silage has a lower dry matter content which decreases silage quality.
Maize Silage Unprocessed 32% DM 40% NDF Fine Chop
EnergyFiberForageNutritionMaize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. It should be harvested at 32 - 40% dry matter for optimal ensiling.
Maize Silage Unprocessed 32% DM 40% NDF Medium Chop
EnergyFiberForageNutritionMaize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Dry matter and fibre content varies with time of harvest.
Mid Maturity Hawaii Guinea Grass
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NutrientsNutrition
ProteinMid Maturity Hawaii Guinea Grass is a type of forage containing 4.9% protein, starch, sugar, fat and minerals.
Molasses Grass Fresh Brazil Fine Chop
Caloric EnergyFiberForageNutritionMolasses grass (Melinis minutiflora P. Beauv.) is a perennial native to tropical regions. It can be fed fresh or used for hay or silage.
Molasses Grass Fresh Brazil Long
Caloric EnergyFiberForageNutritionMolasses grass (Melinis minutiflora P. Beauv.) is a perennial native to tropical regions with a molasses-like smell. It can be fed fresh or used for hay or silage.
Molasses Grass Fresh Brazil Medium Chop
Caloric EnergyFiberForageNutritionMolasses grass (Melinis minutiflora P. Beauv.) is a fast growing perennial grass found in tropical regions that has a molasses-like smell. It can be fed fresh or used for hay or silage.
Molasses Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Fine Chop
Caloric EnergyFiberForageNutritionMolasses grass (Melinis minutiflora P. Beauv.) is a fast growing perennial grass found in tropical regions. It can be fed fresh or used for pasture, hay, or silage.
Molasses Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Long
Caloric EnergyFiberForageNutritionMolasses grass (Melinis minutiflora P. Beauv.) is a perennial grass found in tropical regions. It can be fed fresh or used for pasture, hay, or silage.
Molasses Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop
Caloric EnergyFiberForageNutritionMolasses grass (Melinis minutiflora P. Beauv.) is a fast growing perennial grass. It can be used for pasture, hay, or silage.
Molasses Grass Hay Brazil Long
Caloric EnergyFiberForageNutritionMolasses grass (Melinis minutiflora P. Beauv.) is a perennial grass used for pasture, hay, or silage. It is native to Africa and common in other tropical areas.
Molasses Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop
Caloric EnergyFiberForageNutritionMolasses grass (Melinis minutiflora P. Beauv.) is a tropical, perennial grass common to South America and Africa. It can be grazed or cut for hay.
Napier Grass Fresh Brazil Fine Chop
FiberForage
HindgutNutritionNapier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.) is a tall-growing perennial grass common in Africa and other tropical regions. It is a high-fibre forage commonly fed to ruminants.
Napier Grass Fresh Brazil Long
FiberForageHindgutNutritionNapier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.) is a perennial grass found in Africa and other tropical regions. It is a high-fibre forage that is cut and fed fresh to ruminants.
Napier Grass Fresh Brazil Medium Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionFresh napier grass (Elephant grass) is a tall-growing perennial forest crop that is cut and fed to cattle in tropical countries.
Napier Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionNapier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.) is a perennial grass commonly grown in Africa and other tropical regions. It is a high-fibre forage commonly fed to ruminants.
Napier Grass Hay Brazil Long
FiberForageHindgutNutritionNapier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.) is a perennial grass commonly grown in Africa and other tropical regions. It is a high-fibre forage with variable protein content (3 - 23%).
Napier Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionNapier grass (Elephant grass, Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.) is a tall-growing perennial forest crop. It is used as forage for cattle in Africa and other tropical regions.
Napier Grass Silage Brazil Fine Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionNapier grass, also known as elephant grass, is a tall-growing perennial forage. It is used as pasture, hay or silage for cattle in Africa and other tropical regions.
Napier Grass Silage Brazil Long
FiberForageHindgutNutritionNapier grass, also known as elephant grass, is a perennial forage grown in tropical regions. Additives such as molasses are commonly used to improve the fermentation of this silage.
Napier Grass Silage Brazil Medium Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionNapier grass silage, otherwise known as elephant grass, is a tall-growing perennial forest crop. It is cut, fermented, and used as forage for cattle in tropical countries.
Orchard Silage – 13% CP 60% NDF
FiberForage
Hay StretcherProteinOrchard grass silage can be used as an alternative to hay in equine diets if necessary. Orchard silage that is harvested at an earlier growth stage provides high protein and lower fibre content.
Orchard Silage – 16% CP 55% NDF
FiberForageHay StretcherProteinOrchard grass silage is a common feed for cattle. It can be used as an alternative to hay in equine diets when forage availability is low. High protein, low fibre orchard grass silage should be fed in moderation and only to horses with higher energy demands.
Orchard Silage – 8% CP 65% NDF
FiberForageHay StretcherNutrientsOrchard grass is grown throughout North America and used for pasture, hay and silage for horses. Silage is fed as an alternative to hay in equine diets if necessary.
Palisade Grass Fresh Brazil Fine Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPalisade grass, also known as bread grass, is a perennial grass that grows well in hot, arid climates. It is a high-NDF forage that can be cut and fed as green chop to ruminants.
Palisade Grass Fresh Brazil Long
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPalisade (Brachiaria brizantha, Urochloa brizantha) is a perennial grass native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is a high-NDF forage that is used for ruminants.
Palisade Grass Fresh Brazil Medium Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPalisade grass (Brachiaria brizantha, bread grass) is a perennial grass that is well-adapted to hot and dry growing conditions. The protein content ranges between 5 to 16% of dry matter.
Palisade Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Fine Chop
FiberForage
Gut HealthNutritionPalisade grass, also known as bread grass, is a rhizomatous perennial grass that grows well in hot, arid climates. Green chop palisade grass can be fed to cattle and sheep.
Palisade Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Long
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPalisade (Brachiaria brizantha), also known as bread grass, is a perennial grass native to sub-Saharan Africa. It can be cut and fed fresh to cattle when needed.
Palisade Grass Fresh Mexico Fine Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPalisade grass (Brachiaria brizantha) is a perennial grass that is common in hot, dry climates. It is a high-NDF forage that can be cut and fed to ruminants.
Palisade Grass Fresh Mexico Long
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPalisade grass (Brachiaria brizantha), also known as bread grass, is a perennial grass that is well-adapted to hot, dry growing conditions. It can be cut and fed immediately as a high-fibre forage for ruminants.
Palisade Grass Fresh Mexico Medium Chop
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionPalisade grass, also known as bread grass, is a perennial grass used as forage for livestock. It is a high-fibre forage with protein content that ranges between 5 to 16%.
Palisade Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionPalisade (Brachiaria brizantha), also known as bread grass, is a perennial grass. It is well-adapted to hot, dry conditions. It is commonly used for grazing and to make hay.
Palisade Grass Hay Brazil Long
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPalisade (Brachiaria brizantha), also known as bread grass, is a perennial grass that grows well in hot, arid climates. It can be used for grazing and hay production.
Palisade Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPalisade (Brachiaria brizantha), also known as bread grass, is a perennial grass native to sub-Saharan Africa. Protein content ranges between 5 to 16% of dry matter.
Pangola Grass Fresh Mexico Fine Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPangola grass is commonly grown in hot and humid climates. It is a high quality forage when cut at a young stage of maturity. It is commonly fed to ruminants.
Pangola Grass Fresh Mexico Long
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPangola grass is common in humid subtropical and tropical regions. It can be cut and fed fresh as a forage source for ruminants.
Pangola Grass Fresh Mexico Medium Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPangola grass is a perennial grass found in humid subtropical and tropical regions. It is a high-quality forage source for ruminants that can be cut and fed fresh.
Pangola Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPangola grass is a perennial grass found in subtropical and tropical regions. It is a high-quality forage source for ruminants.
Pangola Grass Hay Brazil Long
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPangola grass is native to South Africa and found throughout tropical and subtropical regions. It is suitable as hay, pasture, or silage for ruminants.
Pangola Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPangola grass is native to South Africa. It is now grown in many tropical and subtropical regions. It is used as pasture, hay, or silage for ruminants.
Pangola Grass Hay Florida Fine Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPangola grass is found in humid tropical and subtropical regions. It is used for pasture, hay, and silage for ruminants.
Pangola Grass Hay Florida Long
FiberForageHindgutNutritionPangola grass grows in humid tropical and subtropical regions. Pangola hay harvested at early growth stages is a high-quality forage for ruminants.
