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Grains - Feed Database

Discover detailed nutrition information for different types of grains for horses in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Database. Compare options such as barley, wheat and oat to find the right grain concentrates for your horse.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Corn Grain Flaked
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Flaked corn grain is a high-calorie feed for livestock and horses that provides large amounts of starch. Flaking increases the digestibility of the grain.
Corn Oil
Coat QualityCoat Quality
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Corn oil is a plant-based oil derived from corn that is used to provide calories in the equine diet. It is fed to performance horses and hard-keepers to support weight gain.
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.
Crimped Oats
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
HindgutHindgut
SeniorSenior
Crimped oats are steamed and rolled through a mechanical roller to increase surface area and digestibility. Crimped oats are high in fibre and commonly used in horse feeds as an energy source.
Crimped Oats (West Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
Crimped Oats by West Feeds are processed whole oats meant to be fed as a supplement as needed. The oats are crimped for optimal digestibility and provide 11% protein, 2.5% fat content, and 13% fibre content.
Distilled Corn Dark Spirits
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Distilled corn dark spirits refer to corn or maize distillers grain, which is a byproduct of alcohol production. Distilled grains from darker spirits have lower NSC (sugar & starch) content.
Distilled Corn Ethanol
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Distilled corn is an ethanol byproduct that remains after the starch is extracted from corn or maize grain. Corn distillers grain is high in protein and is a moderate source of fat and fibre.
Distilled Corn Light Spirits
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Distilled corn light spirits are distillers grains from light coloured spirits. Distillers grains are commonly used in food animal rations.
Distilled Corn Medium Spirits
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Distilled corn medium spirits are a by-product of the alcohol industry. These distillers grains are an energy source in food animal rations.
Distilled Corn Very Dark Spirits
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
ProteinProtein
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Distilled corn from very dark spirits is a byproduct of alcohol production that remains following the extraction of starch. Corn distillers grain is a good source of protein, fibre, and fat with lower sugar content.
Distilled Corn with Solubles
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Distilled corn with solubles is a byproduct of ethanol production. It is commonly fed to cattle but should not be fed to horses. This feed is prone to developing mould which is toxic to horses.
Dominators Crimped Oats (Quality Feeds)
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Dominators Crimped Oats by Quality Feeds is a pure crimped oat feed intended to provide energy to all horse types.
Dominators Race Horse Oats (Quality Feeds)
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Dominators Race Horse Oats by Quality Feeds contains whole oats and is intended to provide pure energy for all horse types.
Dry C. O. B (Olsen’s Grain)
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Dry C. O. B from Olsen's Grain contains a mixture of corn, oats, and barley. This feed has 9% protein and is ideal for horses and ponies in light to heavy work. This feed is highly energy-dense.
EasiFeed Three (Pryde’s EasiFeed)
MuscleMuscle
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
ToplineTopline
EasiFeed Three by Pryde's EasiFeed is an extruded sweet feed intended for race horses.
Empower Boost Horse Supplement (Nutrena)
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Empower Boost is a supplement high in fat and calorie-dense intended for performance horses and hard keepers. It is ideal for gut health as prebiotics and probiotics have been added. This supplement can also be beneficial for horses prone to tying up.
Empower® Topline Balance® Ration Balancer (Nutrena)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Grain FreeGrain Free
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
ToplineTopline
Nutrena Empower® Topline Balance® is a concentrated ration balancer to support topline and provide common nutrients lacking in forage. It contains 30% crude protein with added limiting amino acids.
Equestrian Cubes (Gain Equine Nutrition)
BroodmareBroodmare
EnergyEnergy
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Equestrian Cubes is a moderate energy level pelleted feed. It is ideal for pleasure horses in light to moderate work. It contains 12% protein, 14% fiber, and 4% fat.
Equi-Eez (Purina)
HealthHealth
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Equi-Eez is a concentrated mineral and vitamin supplement that does not contain fibre, fat or protein. It is fortified with biotin to support hoof health and coat quality.
Equipride (Sweetpro)
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
PrebioticPrebiotic
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
SweetPro's EquiPride® loose meal is a complete vitamin and trace mineral supplement with no added molasses. It uses fermented ingredients to support gut health. It is suitable for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels.
Exacta Oats (Woody’s Horse Nutrition)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
GrowthGrowth
ProteinProtein
Woody’s Exacta Oats is composed of triple-cleaned whole white oats. This dust-free feed contains 11.5% protein and 5.0% fat and is meant to provide additional energy to performance horses.
Extru Barley (Mitavite)
EnergyEnergy
Gut HealthGut Health
PerformancePerformance
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Extru Barley by Mitavite is an extruded supplement intended to support weight maintenance, condition and performance in horses and ponies.
Extru Corn (Mitavite)
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
Gut HealthGut Health
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Extru Corn by Mitavite is a high starch extruded supplement intended to be used for weight maintenance in horses.
Extruded Barley (Dunstan)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ExerciseExercise
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Extruded Barley by Dunstan is intended to be a highly palatable, highly digestible conditioning supplements. It is calories dense and has vegitable oils added to the formulation. It provides energy for both performance and conditioning.
Extruded Maize (Dunstan)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Extruded Maize by Dunstan is a high energy corn supplement intended for weight gain.
Fastrak (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
Fastrak is a high-energy feed for horses and ponies in moderate to heavy work. This feed supports digestive health, bone density, and immunity. It contains vitamin E, marine-derived calcium, and gastric buffers.
Fiber Fusion (Dodson & Horrell)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Fibre Fusion is a supplemental fibre feed meant to help support digestive function as it contains prebiotics and probiotics. This feed includes a moderate level of protein and ingredients such as sainfoin, alfalfa, and grass for added palatability.
Fibergy (Dodson & Horrell)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
Fibergy by Dodson & Horrell is a forage feed made of alfalfa and oat straw. This feed is a lower protein and calorie option, and provides rapeseed oil for coat quality.
Finisher 14 (McCauley’s Equine Formulas)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
FoalFoal
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Finisher 14™ is a textured feed designed for performance horses and preparing sale horses. It provides high levels of vegetable oil and beet pulp to promote a healthy coat appearance.
Flaked Barley (Red Mills)
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
IngredientIngredient
NutritionNutrition
Flaked Barley from Red Mills is intended for all horses and ponies at any work level. The barley is steam cooked which allows it to be highly digestible and it improves nutrient absorption.
Flaked Maize (Red Mills)
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
IngredientIngredient
NutritionNutrition
Flaked Maize by Red Mills is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels that require additional energy. Flaked Maize is steam-cooked, improving digestibility and nutrient absorption.
Flaked Oats (Red Mills)
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
Flaked Oats from Red Mills is intended for all horses and ponies at any work level. This feed contains steam-cooked oats which are meant to support digestibility and absorption.
Foal (Krafft)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
NutritionNutrition
Foal by Krafft is a supplementary feed intended for foals and young horses. It provides protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Foal & Weanling (McCauley’s Equine Formulas)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
McCauley's Foal & Weanling is a pelleted feed for foals and growing horses. It is formulated to support gut development and to help transition foals from milk to feed.
Foal and Yearling Mix (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DigestionDigestion
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Foal and Yearling Mix is a textured feed for young and growing stock. It can be used as a creep feed or supplemental feed for yearlings. It contains 16.6% protein, 6.2% fat, and 6.1% fibre.
Foal Pellets (Gain Equine Nutrition)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
Foal Pellets is a nutrient-dense pellet intended for supplemental feeding to very young foals. It is meant to support the development of the stomach and intestinal tract.
Formula 3 (Mitavite)
EnergyEnergy
Gut HealthGut Health
PerformancePerformance
ProteinProtein
Formula 3 by Mitavite is a high energy, oat-free feed intended for racing and performance horses.
Fortifiant Liberte (Nature Belisle)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Fortifiant Liberte by Nature Belisle is a pelleted vitamin and mineral supplement. It is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels.
Go Lite Balancer (Dodson & Horrell)
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Go Lite Balancer is a feed for horses that are overweight or prone to laminitis. This feed provides a low starch and low-calorie option, a higher level of biotin for hoof support, and yeast cultures to support a healthy hindgut.
Grand Premium Plus (Grand Meadows)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
NutritionNutrition
Grand Premium Plus is a complete feed for horses that provides vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, as well as ingredients for joint support and digestion. Ideal for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels.
GRO ‘N WIN™ ALFA Ration Balancer (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
GrowthGrowth
HealthHealth
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
ToplineTopline
Gro 'N Win Alfa is a Buckeye ration balancer formulated with lower calcium to balance equine diets containing over 75% alfalfa hay. It is designed to provide minerals, vitamins, and proteins and has 18% NSC.
Groov Oat Free (Krafft)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Groov Oat Free by Krafft is an oat-free supplementary feed intended to provide horses and ponies with additional protein and fibre.
Groov Original (Krafft)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ProteinProtein
Groov Original by Krafft is a supplementary feed intended to increase protein intake for horses of all ages and work level.
Groov Protein (Krafft)
FiberFiber
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
ProteinProtein
Groov Protein by Krafft is a supplementary feed designed to ensure a higher protein and fibre intake. It contains high protein levels and is intended for horses of all ages and work levels.
Growth Textured (ProElite)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
ProElite Growth Horse Feed is a textured feed intended for foals, growing horses, and broodmares. It provides 16% protein to support development with a maximum NSC of 19.8%.
GROWTH Textured Sweet Feed (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
Growth Textured Sweet Feed by Buckeye is a complete feed designed for broodmares and growing horses. It provides fat, carbohydrates, and proteins from whole oats, soybean hulls, soybean oil and molasses. It contains 24% NSC.
Hay Barley – 9% CP 57% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
Barley hay is made when barley is cut at an early growth stage rather than being harvested for grain. Barley hay is a low-protein, low-starch, high-fibre forage that is intended for easy keepers.
Hay Oat – 9% CP 60% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Oat hay is a high-fibre forage suitable for mature horses at maintenance. Oat hay should be harvested before the seedhead develops to ensure lower starch content and improved palatability.
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