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View nutrition analyses for grain ingredients used in horse feeds in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Database. This category includes cereal grains and grain-based ingredients that contribute starch, calories, protein, and other nutrients to the equine diet, such as oats, barley, corn, wheat, sorghum, and grain by-products.
Compare nutrient profiles for different grains to understand their calorie contribution, starch and sugar levels, fiber content, protein quality, mineral content, and digestibility. Use this database to evaluate grain ingredients used in horse feeds and supplements.
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Solution Crimped Oats (Tucker Milling)
Caloric Energy
Grains
Performance
Weight IssuesSolution Crimped Oats by Tucker Milling are processed oats that provide energy and protein to equine diets.
Sorghum Grain Brazil Finely Ground
Caloric EnergyGrains
Nutrition
ProteinSorghum is a popular grain and forage for livestock. Sorghum grain must be processed by grinding, cracking, or flaking before being fed to animals.
Sorghum Grain Brazil Flaked
Caloric EnergyGrainsNutritionProteinSorghum is grown worldwide as a grain or forage source. Flaking is a processing method used to improve nutrient digestibility.
Sorghum Grain Brazil Whole
Caloric EnergyGrainsNutritionProteinSorghum is a tall annual grass that is grown for grain or forage. The waxy bran covering results in low digestibility of whole sorghum grain. It is typically processed to improve digestibility.
Sorghum Grain Cracked Brazil Coarse
Caloric EnergyGrainsNutritionProteinSorghum grain is produced worldwide as a high-energy feed for livestock. Processing by methods such as cracking is required prior to feeding to improve nutrient digestibility.
Sorghum Grain Cracked Brazil Medium
Caloric EnergyGrainsNutritionProteinSorghum grain is a high-starch feedstuff fed worldwide to poultry, swine, and ruminants. Cracking improves nutrient digestibility of the grain compared to whole sorghum.
Sorghum Grain Cracked High Tannins
Caloric EnergyGrainsNutritionProteinBreeding techniques have reduced tannins in most modern varieties of sorghum. However, traditional varieties with high tannin content can result in reduced feed intake in livestock.
Sorghum Grain Mexico Finely Ground
Caloric EnergyGrainsNutritionProteinSorghum is a popular grain and forage grown worldwide. Sorghum grain must be processed before feeding to animals. Grinding is an inexpensive, effective method for improving digestibility.
Sorghum Grain Mexico Flaked
Caloric EnergyGrainsNutritionProteinSorghum is grown worldwide as a grain or forage source. Flaked sorghum grain has improved digestibility over whole sorghum.
Sorghum Grain Mexico Whole
Caloric EnergyGrainsNutritionProteinSorghum is a tall annual grass grown for grain or forage. Whole sorghum grain has low digestibility due to the waxy bran covering that surrounds the grain.
Sorghum Milo Popped
EnergyGrainsNutritionProteinSorghum/milo grain can be heated and the kernels can be popped to improve starch digestibility. Sorghum/milo grain is a high-starch feed for beef cattle.
Sorghum/Milo – High Moisture
Caloric Energy
Fiber
NutrientsProteinSorghum grain, also known as milo, is commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions. High moisture sorghum is used in cattle and swine diets as an energy source.
Sorghum/Milo Grain
Caloric EnergyNutritionProteinWeight IssuesSorghum grain, also known as milo, is commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Sorghum grain is not easily digestible and is high in starch which can cause hindgut issues in the horse.
Sorghum/Milo Grain – Dry Rolled
Caloric EnergyFiberNutrientsProteinDry rolled sorghum is an African grain that is made more digestible through the process of rolling. Sorghum is not readily used in horse feed as it is high in starch and not easily digestible.
Sorghum/Milo Grain – Steam Flaked
Caloric EnergyFiberNutrientsProteinSteam flaked sorghum is processed by steaming and rolling to increase its digestibility. Sorghum is a tropical grain commonly grown for human and food animal production.
Sorghum/Milo Ground Coarse
EnergyGrainsNutritionProteinCoarse ground sorghum/milo grain is a high-starch feed for livestock. Grind size affects digestibility and feed efficiency.
Sorghum/Milo Ground Fine
EnergyGrainsNutrition
VitaminsFine ground sorghum/milo grain is a high-energy feed primarily used in cattle diets. It provides high starch content which supports weight gain in beef cattle.
Sorghum/Milo Ground Medium
EnergyGrainsNutritionVitaminsSorghum/milo grain is a high-energy feed for cattle. Fine and medium grind sorghum has higher feed efficiency compared to coarse ground grain.
Sorghum/Milo High Moisture 22%
EnergyGrainsNutritionProteinHigh moisture sorghum/milo is fed to beef cattle as an energy-rich feed. It is preferable to harvest at 30% moisture content compared to 22% moisture for storage purposes.
Sorghum/Milo High Moisture 30%
EnergyGrainsNutritionProteinHigh moisture harvested sorghum/milo is used in ruminant diets. Feed efficiency is greater for high moisture sorghum compared to dry grain sorghum.
South African Hominy Chop
Caloric EnergyNutritionProteinChopped hominy is a by-product of maize milling. It is a source of energy, protein and fiber, for horses, cattle, and sheep.
Soybean Grain Brazil Finely Ground
FatNutritionProteinWeight IssuesFine ground soybeans are an energy-dense feed for all classes of livestock. Raw soybeans can be fed to cattle, however, horses should only be fed heat-treated soybeans.
Steam Rolled Oats (Hansen Mueller Co)
EnergyFatGrainsNutrientsSteam Rolled Oats by Hansen Mueller Co contains 11% crude protein, 4% fat, and 3% crude fibre on an as-fed basis.
Steamed Crimped Oats (Woody’s Horse Nutrition)
DigestionGrains
HealthPerformanceWoody’s Steamed Crimped Oats is intended to provide additional protein (11.5%) and energy to horses in heavy to intense work. Crimped oats are palatable and digestible compared to whole oats.
Superioats (Saracen Horse Feeds)
Caloric EnergyFatGrainsWeight IssuesSuperioats is a grain supplement that is intended to provide a high level of energy.
Triticale Grain Ground
EnergyFiberGrainsNutritionTriticale is a hybrid cross of wheat and rye grains, which provides more protein and starch than rye but less than wheat. It has a better amino acid profile than corn, making it a beneficial energy addition to horse feeds.
Wet Distilled Corn
EnergyFatNutritionProteinWet distilled corn is a byproduct of ethanol production. It is a high-protein feed more commonly fed to cattle than horses. Mould contamination is a concern with high-moisture byproducts of ethanol production.
Wheat – Flour
Caloric EnergyFiberGrainsNutrientsWheat flour is made from ground wheat kernels consisting of the germ, endosperm and bran. White flour consists only of the ground endosperm, whereas whole wheat flour consists of the ground endosperm and some of the germ and bran.
Wheat – Ground
Caloric EnergyGrainsNutrientsProteinGround wheat is made from grinding whole wheat kernels. It is typically used for bread manufacturing.
Wheat – Mill Run
Caloric EnergyFiberGrainsProteinWheat mill run consists of leftover particles of bran, germ and flour produced during the milling process. Wheat mill run sometimes appears in horse feeds.
Wheat – Red Dog Flour
Caloric EnergyGrainsProteinWeight IssuesRed dog flour consists mainly of aleurone - the layer between the bran and the endosperm of the wheat kernel. It also contains the leftover particles of bran, germ and flour produced during the milling process.
Wheat Germ
Energy
IngredientNutrientsProteinWheat germ is the nutrient-rich inner portion of the wheat kernel. It provides fat, protein, fiber, and natural vitamin E.
Wheat Germ Meal
AntioxidantNutrientsProteinVitaminsWheat germ meal is added to equine feeds as a palatable protein source. It is a high-phosphorus, low-calcium ingredient which must be balanced to bring the calcium-phosphorus ratio of the diet into an appropriate range.
Wheat Middlings
Caloric EnergyFiberGrainsProteinWheat middlings consists of leftover particles of bran, germ and flour produced during the milling process. Wheat middlings are commonly used as an ingredient in horse feeds.
Wheat Shorts
Caloric EnergyFiberGrainsProteinWheat Shorts consists of leftover particles of bran, germ and flour produced during the milling process. Wheat shorts are commonly found as an ingredient in horse feeds.
