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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
Maize Silage Processed 32% DM 40% NDF Shredlage
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (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
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (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
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (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
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (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 EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Maize (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 EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Maize (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
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (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
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (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
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Dry matter and fibre content varies with time of harvest.
Master’s Hoof Blend (Vita Flex)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Master's Hoof Blend from Vita Flex is a hoof supplement containing the essential amino acids lysine and methionine, and biotin. It also contains sulfur and chelated trace minerals to support hoof growth and integrity.
Meadow Lite (Lakin Milling Company)
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
Meadow Lite from Lakin Milling Company is a low NSC pelleted feed (9.3%). Meadow Lite Horse Pellets is intended for horses in all levels of work and is formulated with a blend of alfalfa and timothy hay.
MeadowBrix (Simple System Horse Feeds)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
IngredientIngredient
MeadowBrix is a compressed bale of mature timothy grass. It is recommended to be fed whole to mimic grazing and is suitable for horses in all levels of work.
Mega-Cell MVP – Pelleted Multi Vitamin and Mineral (Med-Vet)
HealthHealth
ProbioticProbiotic
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
MVP Mega-Cell is a pelleted vitamin and mineral supplement for horses formulated to balance grass hays and grain-based diets. It is also a source of amino acids and microbials.
Mid Maturity Hawaii Guinea Grass
ForageForage
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Mid Maturity Hawaii Guinea Grass is a type of forage containing 4.9% protein, starch, sugar, fat and minerals.
Miner High Phosphorus (Krafft)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
Miner High Phosphorus by Krafft is a pelleted mineral supplement intended to balance high levels of calcium in available forage. It is designed for horses in all levels of work.
Miner Original (Krafft)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Miner Original by Krafft is a pelleted mineral supplement intended for horses in moderate work. It is designed for horses with access to low quality forage.
Miner Summer (Krafft)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
Miner Summer by Krafft is a mineral supplement intended for horses mainly on pasture or a forage diet, especially if the mineral content is insufficient.
Miner VitaMinerals (Krafft)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Miner VitaMinerals by Krafft is designed for high-performance horses that have access to forage with insufficient mineral levels.
Molasses Grass Fresh Brazil Long
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Molasses 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Molasses 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Molasses 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Molasses 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Molasses 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Molasses 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Molasses grass (Melinis minutiflora P. Beauv.) is a tropical, perennial grass common to South America and Africa. It can be grazed or cut for hay.
Mollichaff Alfalfa Oil (HorseHage)
FatFat
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Mollichaff Alfalfa Oil from HorseHage contains alfalfa and soya oil, making the feed highly palatable. This feed provides a slow release of energy and supports healthy skin and coats in horses.
Mollichaff Calmer Complete (HorseHage)
CalmingCalming
ForageForage
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Mollichaff Calmer Complete from HorseHage contains elevated levels of magnesium, vitamin B1, B12, and vitamin E to support a healthy nervous system. This feed is ideal for nervous or excitable horses and ponies.
Mollichaff HoofKind Complete (HorseHage)
ForageForage
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Mollichaff HoofKind Complete from HorseHage is ideal for easy keepers, horses prone to laminitis, and excitable horses. This feed is low NSC and intended to support horse hoof health.
Napier Grass Fresh Brazil Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Napier 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Napier 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Fresh 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Napier 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Napier 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Napier 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Napier 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Napier 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
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Napier 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.
Natur-Alfa Oat (Excel Equine Feeds)
EnergyEnergy
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Natur-Alfa Oat from Excel Equine feeds is a cubed feed. Natur-Alfa Oat is an oat-alfalfa feed intended for a wide range of horse lifestyles.
Naturals Alfalfa Cubes (Triple Crown)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
RespiratoryRespiratory
Naturals Alfalfa Cubes are dehydrated hay cubes intended for mature horses and performance horse. These cubes are recommended when hay is limited or only poor quality of hay is available.
Naturals Alfalfa-Timothy Cubes (Triple Crown)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Naturals Alfalfa-Timothy Cubes by Triple Crown is intended for horses of all ages and work levels but it is especially beneficial for mature and performance horses. It is recommended in times of hay shortages or if the hay quality is poor.
Naturals Timothy Balance Cubes (Triple Crown)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Triple Crown Naturals Timothy Balance® Cubes are a forage replacement composed of timothy hay, beet pulp, and added minerals. Forage cubes are a high-fibre, low-protein, and low-NSC feed option for horses with metabolic concerns.
Oat Hay Pellets (Mountain Sunrise Feed Co)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Oat Hay Pellets by Mountain Sunrise Feed Co is a pelleted feed that contains no less than 8% protein. Oat hay is meant to meet the requirements for horses at maintenance.
OBS Hi-Amo Plus (Ocala Breeders Feed & Supply)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
ExerciseExercise
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
OBS Hi-Amo Plus is a textured concentrate feed designed to support growth and reproductive function. It contains added lysine, digestible fibre sources, and selenium yeast.
OBS Performance Blend (Ocala Breeders Feed & Supply)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
OBS Performance Blend is a textured horse feed targeted to yearlings and horses in heavy training or that require improvement in condition. It provides a higher energy density and fat content to support weight management.
OBS Racing Blend (Ocala Breeders Feed & Supply)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
OBS Racing Blend is a horse feed formulated for racehorses. Racing Blend provides a higher energy density to meet the needs of horses in heavy training. This feed contains beet pulp and steam-crimped oats.
OCA Dry Mix (West Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
OCA Dry Mix by West Feeds is a feed that is not complete and requires a vitamin and mineral premix. This feed is for all livestock species, and the ingredients include oats, corn, and alfalfa meal.
Omega Chaff (Keyflow Feeds)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
Omega Chaff from Keyflow Feeds is alfalfa chaff containing omega 3s and high protein and fiber. It is intended to support hindgut, muscle, and coat health.
Omnis Complete Performance (Danco Forage)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Omnis Complete Performance by Danco Forage is a forage cube containing alfalfa, oats and flaxseed. These forage cubes are suitable for all horse types.
Omnis Plus Complete Performance (Danco Forage)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Omnis Plus Complete Performance by Danco Forage is a forage cube containing added minerals. These cubes are suitable for all types of horses.
Orchard Grass Hay (Blue Mountain Hay)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Orchard Grass Hay by Blue Mountain Hay is grown in the high-altitude regions of the Pacific Northwest. It is intended to support digestion and weight management in horses.
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