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Fresh Chop - Feed Database
View a list of fresh chop forage products for horses in Mad Barn’s equine feed database. Compare forage sources, moisture content, and fiber composition to identify options that provide highly palatable, natural roughage and support digestive health.
Fresh chop refers to freshly cut forage, such as grass or alfalfa, that is harvested and fed without drying or curing into hay. Because it retains its natural moisture and nutrient profile, fresh chop can offer higher levels of certain vitamins and improved palatability compared to dried forages.
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Aleman Grass (E. polistachya) Fresh Fert. Mexico Fine
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NutritionAleman grass is an aquatic grass used as a palatable forage in wetlands and pastures with ponds. It has low protein and high fibre content. It may accumulate high levels of nitrites and nitrates, potentially causing adverse effects in cattle.
Aleman Grass (E. polistachya) Fresh Fert. Mexico Long
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionAleman grass (or German grass) is a high-fiber, low-protein perennial grass that grows in wetlands in tropical regions. It is used as forage for cattle but must be tested because it may contain high levels of nitrates and nitrites.
Aleman Grass (E. polistachya) Fresh Fert. Mexico Medium
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionAleman grass (Echinochloa polystachya) is a perennial aquatic grass that grows in tropical wetland areas. It has lower protein content and is more commonly fed to ruminants than horses.
Alfalfa Green Chopped 25% CP 35% NDF 15% LNDF
DigestionFiberForageNutritionGreen chop alfalfa is freshly chopped alfalfa that is fed immediately after harvest. Depending on stage of maturity it has variable protein, fibre and lignin content.
Alfalfa Greenchop 17% CP 43% NDF 20% LNDF
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ProteinAlfalfa greenchop is freshly harvested alfalfa fed to dairy cattle. This method minimizes loss of protein-rich leaves.
Bahiagrass (P. notatum) Fresh Fert. Mexico Fine
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBahia grass is a grass forage from Mexico that can be used in pastures subjected to intensive grazing. It is most commonly fed to beef cattle and provides adequate digestible energy and protein.
Bahiagrass (P. notatum) Fresh Fert. Mexico Long
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBahiagrass (Paspalum notatum) is a nutritious and palatable grass used as a forage for livestock animals (particularly ruminants). It provides adequate energy and protein content for breeding animals.
Bahiagrass (P. notatum) Fresh Fert. Mexico Medium
FiberForageNutritionProteinBahiagrass is a rhizomatous grass capable of withstanding heavy grazing, that is native to Mexico and Central America. When harvested at an early stage of growth, it is a nutritious forage for livestock animals.
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Fresh Brazil Fine
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBermudagrass 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
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBermuda 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
FiberForageGut HealthNutritionBermuda 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.
Gamba Grass Fresh Mexico Fine
EnergyFiberForageProteinGamba grass is a tall tropical species of grass. Gamba grass is considered an invasive species in some countries, but provides a valuable source of forage for cattle.
Gamba Grass Fresh Mexico Long
EnergyFiberForageProteinGamba grass is a tall, dense and leafy grass native to Africa. It grows very rapidly and is drought and fire-resistant. Although it is a good source of pasture for livestock, it is considered an invasive species in some countries.
Gamba Grass Fresh Mexico Medium Chop
EnergyFiberForageProteinGamba grass is a tall perennial grass and palatable source of forage for livestock species. Originally from Africa, it can now be found worldwide and is considered an invasive species due to its rapid growth and hardy nature.
Gambagrass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Fine
EnergyFiberForageProteinGamba grass is a tropical species of grass native to Africa. Gamba grass is a palatable and rapidly growing source of pasture for livestock species.
Gambagrass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Long
EnergyFiberForageProteinGamba grass is a perennial species of grass, originally from Africa. It is now found worldwide as a source of pasture due to its superior growth rates.
Gambagrass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Med
EnergyFiberForageProteinGamba grass is a perennial grass native to Africa that is used for forage for livestock worldwide. Gamba grass is palatable, hardy, and fast-growing. It can grow up to 4 meters in height.
Guineagrass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Fine
DigestionFiberForageNutritionGuinea grass (Megathyrus maximus) is a fast-growing pantropical grass that is used for livestock hay and silage. It can also be used as a pasture if moisture and overgrazing is controlled.
Guineagrass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Long
DigestionFiberForageNutritionGuinea grass is a fast-growing pantropical grass, that is used for livestock hay and silage. It can also be used as a pasture grass if managed correctly.
Guineagrass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Med
DigestionFiberForageNutritionGuinea grass (Megathyrus maximus) is an aggressive perennial bunchgrass, that is usually used for hay and silage in tropical regions. It can also be grown as pasture grass as long as overgrazing is avoided.
Guineagrass Fresh Mexico Fine
DigestionFiberForageNutritionGuinea grass (Megathyrus maximus) is a fast-growing perennial bunchgrass, that is usually used for hay and silage in tropical regions. It can also be used as a pasture grass if the soil is not overly wet and care is taken to prevent overgrazing.
Guineagrass Fresh Mexico Long
DigestionFiberForageNutritionGuinea grass (Megathyrus maximus) is a fast-growing perennial bunchgrass, that is commonly used for hay and silage in tropical regions. It can also be used as a pasture grass if care is taken to reduce over-grazing.
Guineagrass Fresh Mexico Med
DigestionFiberForageNutritionGuinea grass (Megathyrus maximus) is a perennial bunchgrass, that is commonly used for hay and silage in tropical regions. It can also be used as a pasture grass if managed correctly.
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.
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.
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.
Napier Grass Fresh Brazil Fine Chop
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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.
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
FiberForageGut 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%.
