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Grass Hays for Horses

View nutrition analyses for different grass hay types used in horse diets in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Database. This category includes preserved grass forages such as timothy, orchardgrass, bermudagrass, teff, brome, fescue, ryegrass, and mixed grass hay.

Compare nutrient profiles for grass hay sources to understand their protein values, fiber levels, calorie contribution, starch and sugar content, mineral profile, and digestibility. Use this database to evaluate grass hay ingredients for horses with different workload, body condition, metabolic needs, and forage quality requirements.

Feed Name	Brand	ID	Availability	Format	Protein	Fat	ADF	NDF	NSC	DE	Lysine	Calcium	Phosphorus	Magnesium	Potassium	Sodium	Chloride	Iron	Zinc	Copper	Selenium	Biotin	Vitamin E
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Brazil Fine Chop		430364	--	--	10.6%	1.89%	46.43%	75.5%	4.27%	1.88 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.41%	0.16%	0.17%	1.61%	0%	0 ppm	300 ppm	20 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Brazil Long Hay		430363		--	10.6%	1.89%	46.43%	75.5%	4.27%	1.88 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.41%	0.16%	0.17%	1.61%	0%	0 ppm	300 ppm	20 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Brazil Medium Chop		430362		--	10.6%	1.89%	46.43%	75.5%	4.27%	1.84 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.41%	0.16%	0.17%	1.61%	0%	0 ppm	300 ppm	20 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Florida Fine Chop		430361		--	9.8%	1.89%	49.56%	81%	2.23%	1.84 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.41%	0.16%	0.17%	1.61%	0%	0 ppm	300 ppm	20 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Florida Long Hay		430360		--	9.8%	1.89%	49.56%	81%	2.23%	1.84 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.41%	0.16%	0.17%	1.61%	0%	0 ppm	300 ppm	20 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Florida Medium Chop		430371		--	9.8%	1.89%	49.56%	81%	2.23%	1.84 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.41%	0.16%	0.17%	1.61%	0%	0 ppm	300 ppm	20 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Black Oats (Avena Strigosa) Hay Brazil Fine Chop		430356	--	--	13.7%	2.32%	42.84%	75.8%	1.53%	2.02 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.32%	0.25%	0.29%	1.49%	0.18%	0.52 ppm	406 ppm	1 ppm	4.8 ppm	45 ppm	0 ppm	0.99 KIU
Black Oats (Avena Strigosa) Hay Brazil Long Hay		430355	--	--	13.7%	2.32%	42.84%	75.8%	1.53%	2.02 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.32%	0.25%	0.29%	1.49%	0.18%	0.52 ppm	406 ppm	1 ppm	4.8 ppm	45 ppm	0 ppm	0.99 KIU
Black Oats (Avena Strigosa) Hay Brazil Medium Chop		430354	--	--	13.7%	2.32%	42.84%	75.8%	1.53%	2.02 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.32%	0.25%	0.29%	1.49%	0.18%	0.52 ppm	406 ppm	1 ppm	4.8 ppm	45 ppm	0 ppm	0.99 KIU
Buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris) Hay Brazil Fine Chop		430353	--	--	3.7%	3%	46.55%	75.7%	12.37%	1.64 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.26%	0.15%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Buffelgrass (Cenchrus Ciliaris) Hay Brazil Long Hay		430352	--	--	3.7%	3%	46.55%	75.7%	12.37%	1.64 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.26%	0.15%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Buffelgrass (Cenchrus Ciliaris) Hay Brazil Medium Chop		430351	--	--	3.7%	3%	46.55%	75.7%	12.37%	1.64 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.26%	0.15%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Congograss (B. ruziziensis) Hay Brazil Fine Chop		430346	--	--	3.4%	2.1%	46.43%	75.5%	14%	1.64 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.44%	0.16%	0.21%	2.16%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	23 ppm	4 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Congograss (B. ruziziensis) Hay Brazil Medium Chop		430345		--	3.4%	2.1%	46.43%	75.5%	14%	1.64 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.44%	0.16%	0.21%	2.16%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	23 ppm	4 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Eragrostis Hay		408631		--	8.52%	2.73%	55%	70.45%	6.24%	1.94 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.23%	0.11%	0.13%	1.3%	0.08%	0.66 ppm	290 ppm	20 ppm	9 ppm	0.06 ppm	--	0 KIU
Gambagrass Hay Honduras Fine Chop		408859	--	--	11.4%	1.7%	44.5%	72.1%	8.18%	2.02 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.4%	0.1%	0.2%	1%	0.01%	0 ppm	0 ppm	1.7 ppm	0.2 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Gambagrass Hay Honduras Long		408858	--	--	11.4%	1.7%	44.5%	72.1%	8.18%	2.02 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.4%	0.1%	0.2%	1%	0.01%	0 ppm	0 ppm	1.7 ppm	0.2 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Gambagrass Hay Honduras Medium Chop		408857	--	--	11.4%	1.7%	44.5%	72.1%	8.18%	2.02 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.4%	0.1%	0.2%	1%	0.01%	0 ppm	0 ppm	1.7 ppm	0.2 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Golden Timothy Hay Brazil Fine Chop		408851	--	--	12.1%	3%	41.55%	66.9%	13.24%	2.3 mcal/kg	2.83%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Golden Timothy Hay Brazil Long		408850	--	--	12.1%	3%	41.55%	66.9%	13.24%	2.3 mcal/kg	2.83%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Golden Timothy Hay Brazil Medium Chop		408849	--	--	12.1%	3%	41.55%	66.9%	13.24%	2.3 mcal/kg	2.83%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Guineagrass Hay Brazil Fine Chop		408827	--	--	4%	1%	53.7%	81.5%	14.3%	2.08 mcal/kg	5.56%	0.28%	0.14%	0.17%	0.68%	0.04%	0 ppm	0 ppm	29 ppm	2 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Guineagrass Hay Brazil Long		408826	--	--	4%	1.5%	53.7%	81.5%	14.3%	2.08 mcal/kg	5.56%	0.28%	0.14%	0.17%	0.68%	0.04%	0 ppm	0 ppm	29 ppm	2 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Guineagrass Hay Brazil Medium Chop		408825	--	--	4%	1%	53.7%	81.5%	14.3%	2.08 mcal/kg	5.56%	0.28%	0.14%	0.17%	0.68%	0.04%	0 ppm	0 ppm	29 ppm	2 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Guineagrass Hay Honduras Fine Chop		408824	--	--	4%	1%	53.7%	81.5%	9.51%	2.16 mcal/kg	5.56%	0.28%	0.14%	0.17%	0.68%	0.04%	0 ppm	0 ppm	29 ppm	2 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Guineagrass Hay Honduras Long		408823	--	--	4%	1%	53.7%	81.5%	9.51%	2.16 mcal/kg	5.56%	0.28%	0.14%	0.17%	0.68%	0.04%	0 ppm	0 ppm	29 ppm	2 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Guineagrass Hay Honduras Medium Chop		408822	--	--	4%	1%	53.7%	81.5%	9.51%	2.16 mcal/kg	5.56%	0.28%	0.14%	0.17%	0.68%	0.04%	0 ppm	0 ppm	29 ppm	2 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay - High Quality (Ontario Average)		386574		--	13%	2.8%	38%	52%	8.98%	2.25 mcal/kg	4.43%	0.65%	0.3%	0.25%	2%	0.03%	0.5 ppm	125 ppm	20 ppm	7 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay - Low Quality (Ontario Average)		386572		--	7%	2.2%	45%	65%	6.97%	1.85 mcal/kg	4.25%	0.45%	0.28%	0.2%	1.5%	0.01%	0.45 ppm	125 ppm	20 ppm	7 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay - Mid Quality (Ontario Average)		386573		--	10%	2.8%	38%	57%	8.98%	2 mcal/kg	4.43%	0.55%	0.25%	0.2%	1.8%	0.03%	0.6 ppm	125 ppm	20 ppm	7 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Barley - 9% CP 57% NDF		71473		--	9.19%	2.13%	36.2%	56.98%	14.14%	2.29 mcal/kg	3.56%	0.37%	0.28%	0.16%	1.84%	0.2%	0.59 ppm	176 ppm	22 ppm	8 ppm	0.12 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Bermuda - 10% CP 70% NDF		71478		--	10%	1.89%	43.31%	70%	7.8%	1.85 mcal/kg	3.49%	0.49%	0.18%	0.17%	1.6%	0.12%	0.66 ppm	144.34 ppm	32.78 ppm	7.23 ppm	0.14 ppm	--	--
Hay Bermuda - 15% CP 55% NDF		71479		--	15%	1.89%	34.8%	55%	12.35%	2.37 mcal/kg	3.49%	0.28%	0.2%	0.14%	1.8%	0.12%	0.66 ppm	144.34 ppm	32.78 ppm	7.23 ppm	0.14 ppm	--	--
Hay Bermuda - 5% CP 80% NDF		71477		--	5%	1.89%	48.99%	80%	4.02%	1.43 mcal/kg	3.49%	0.21%	0.14%	0.11%	1%	0.12%	0.05 ppm	144.34 ppm	32.78 ppm	7.23 ppm	0.14 ppm	--	--
Hay Grass - 10% CP 67% NDF		71495		--	10%	3%	41.61%	67%	7.65%	2.01 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.66%	0.29%	0.23%	2.13%	0.08%	0.92 ppm	199 ppm	25 ppm	10 ppm	0.06 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Grass - 16% CP 55% NDF		71496		--	16%	3%	34.8%	55%	10.8%	2.33 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.72%	0.37%	0.23%	2.57%	0.03%	0.42 ppm	199 ppm	27 ppm	10 ppm	0.06 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Grass - 7% CP 72% NDF		71494		--	7%	3%	44.45%	72%	6.71%	1.84 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.47%	0.26%	0.18%	2%	0.02%	0.66 ppm	199 ppm	25 ppm	10 ppm	0.06 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Oat - 9% CP 60% NDF		71511		--	9%	2.23%	39.83%	59.94%	17%	2.16 mcal/kg	3.56%	0.35%	0.23%	0.16%	1.87%	0.42%	1.02 ppm	211 ppm	21 ppm	9.05 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Orchard - 13% CP 59% NDF		71515	--	--	13%	3.22%	40%	60%	8.32%	2.13 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.26%	0.34%	0.11%	2.91%	0.02%	0.71 ppm	200 ppm	40 ppm	19 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Orchard - 8% CP 65% NDF		71514		--	8%	3.6%	40.47%	65%	7.69%	1.92 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.26%	0.3%	0.11%	2.67%	0.02%	0.71 ppm	200 ppm	38 ppm	20 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Pangola - 9% CP 70% NDF		71519		--	9.1%	2%	43%	67.82%	12.54%	1.89 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.38%	0.22%	0.18%	1.43%	0.02%	0.71 ppm	200 ppm	30 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Reed Canary - 10% CP 65% NDF		71520		--	10.3%	3.85%	39.91%	64%	8.74%	1.89 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.36%	0.24%	0.22%	2.91%	0.02%	0.71 ppm	200 ppm	30 ppm	12 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Rye Grass - 12% CP 60% NDF		71523		--	12.75%	2.7%	37.63%	60%	10.87%	2.12 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.43%	0.42%	0.16%	3.34%	0.05%	0.9 ppm	373 ppm	32 ppm	9 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Sorghum Sudan - 9% CP 68% NDF		71531	--	--	9.4%	2.04%	40%	64.8%	9.98%	2 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.51%	0.31%	0.33%	2.36%	0.02%	0.56 ppm	284 ppm	33 ppm	10 ppm	0.08 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Timothy - 11% CP 61% NDF		71535		--	11%	2.4%	38.2%	61%	12.38%	2.09 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.42%	0.32%	0.13%	2.41%	0.01%	0.7 ppm	215 ppm	62 ppm	22 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Timothy - 14% CP 55% NDF		71536		--	14%	2.5%	34.8%	55%	12.6%	2.3 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.45%	0.4%	0.15%	3.05%	0.03%	0.7 ppm	215 ppm	67 ppm	22 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Timothy - 8% CP 69% NDF		71534		--	8%	2.6%	42.74%	69%	9.14%	1.84 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.4%	0.26%	0.11%	1.61%	0.01%	0.7 ppm	215 ppm	54 ppm	22 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Hay Wheat - 9% CP 63% NDF		71538	--	--	9%	1.62%	39.88%	63.1%	14.94%	2.01 mcal/kg	4.21%	0.34%	0.21%	0.15%	1.69%	0.07%	0.68 ppm	452.34 ppm	22.77 ppm	7.52 ppm	0.23 ppm	--	0 KIU
High Fibre	HorseHage	529751		--	7%	2.7%	46.75%	56.75%	20%	3.38 mcal/kg	--	0.55%	0.25%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0.06 ppm	11.1 KIU
Jaragua Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop		408816	--	--	1.1%	1.4%	54.5%	80.7%	10.75%	2.03 mcal/kg	7.1%	0.48%	0.2%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Jaragua Grass Hay Brazil Long		408815	--	--	1.1%	1.4%	54.5%	80.7%	10.75%	2.03 mcal/kg	7.1%	0.48%	0.2%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Jaragua Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop		408814	--	--	1.1%	1.4%	54.5%	80.7%	10.75%	2.03 mcal/kg	7.1%	0.48%	0.2%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Klein Grass Hay 11% CP 68% NDF 7% LNDF		412453		--	11%	2.85%	42.23%	68.1%	9.85%	2.13 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.39%	0.27%	0.32%	2.42%	0.06%	1.33 ppm	195 ppm	30 ppm	10 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Klein Grass Hay 14% CP 65% NDF 7% LNDF		412452		--	11%	2.85%	42.23%	68.1%	9.85%	2.13 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.43%	0.26%	0.36%	2.53%	0.07%	1.44 ppm	206 ppm	32 ppm	11.3 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Klein Grass Hay 1st Cut		412456		--	16.47%	3.17%	30.6%	57.47%	4.87%	2.38 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.59%	0.29%	0.69%	2.65%	0.08%	1.81 ppm	291 ppm	45 ppm	30 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Klein Grass Hay 2nd Cut		412455		--	13.05%	2.5%	35.76%	62.71%	3.62%	2.54 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.5%	0.19%	0.62%	2.78%	0.18%	1.75 ppm	395 ppm	49 ppm	24 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Klein Grass Hay 9% CP 70% NDF 7% LNDF		412454		--	11%	2.85%	42.23%	68.1%	9.85%	2.13 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.38%	0.24%	0.32%	2.22%	0.06%	1.75 ppm	182 ppm	32 ppm	9.5 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Koronivia Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop		408802	--	--	2.4%	1%	44.5%	70.4%	10.03%	1.95 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.09%	0.04%	0.1%	0.34%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	32 ppm	7 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Koronivia Grass Hay Brazil Long		408801	--	--	2.4%	1%	44.5%	70.4%	10.03%	1.95 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.09%	0.04%	0.1%	0.34%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	32 ppm	7 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Koronivia Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop		408800	--	--	2.4%	1%	44.5%	70.4%	10.03%	1.95 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.09%	0.04%	0.1%	0.34%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	32 ppm	7 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Mid Maturity Hawaii Guinea Grass		1095557	--	--	13.6%	4.07%	36.3%	--	5.5%	1.96 mcal/kg	--	0.87%	0.21%	0.5%	1.05%	0.04%	0.66 ppm	104 ppm	24 ppm	8 ppm	0.07 ppm	--	--
Molasses Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop		408769	--	--	3.9%	2.41%	49.84%	81.5%	5.68%	1.91 mcal/kg	2.83%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Molasses Grass Hay Brazil Long		408768	--	--	3.9%	2.41%	49.84%	81.5%	5.68%	1.91 mcal/kg	2.83%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Molasses Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop		408767	--	--	3.9%	2.41%	49.84%	81.5%	5.68%	1.91 mcal/kg	2.83%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Napier Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop		408763	--	--	10.4%	1.7%	40.93%	65.8%	14.43%	2.14 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.28%	0.23%	0.16%	2.67%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Napier Grass Hay Brazil Long		408762	--	--	10.4%	1.7%	40.93%	65.8%	14.43%	2.14 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.28%	0.23%	0.16%	2.67%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Napier Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop		408761	--	--	13%	1.7%	40.93%	65.8%	10.71%	2.12 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.28%	0.23%	0.16%	2.67%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Palisadegrass Hay Brazil Fine Chop		408749		--	5.9%	1.4%	46.26%	75.2%	12.29%	2.07 mcal/kg	6.02%	0.4%	0.17%	0.22%	1.39%	0.01%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Palisade Grass Hay Brazil Long		408748		--	5.9%	1.4%	46.26%	75.2%	12.29%	2.07 mcal/kg	6.02%	0.4%	0.17%	0.22%	1.39%	0.01%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Palisade Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop		408747		--	5.9%	1.4%	46.26%	75.2%	12.29%	2.07 mcal/kg	6.02%	0.4%	0.17%	0.22%	1.39%	0.01%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Pangola Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop		408743		--	7.3%	2.3%	44.62%	72.3%	13.99%	2.2 mcal/kg	3.43%	0.48%	0.27%	0.22%	1.2%	0.41%	0 ppm	0 ppm	37 ppm	7 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Pangola Grass Hay Brazil Long		408742		--	7.3%	2.3%	44.62%	72.3%	13.99%	2.2 mcal/kg	3.43%	0.48%	0.27%	0.22%	1.2%	0.41%	0 ppm	0 ppm	37 ppm	7 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Pangola Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop		408741		--	7.3%	2.3%	44.62%	72.3%	13.99%	2.2 mcal/kg	3.43%	0.48%	0.27%	0.22%	1.2%	0.41%	0 ppm	0 ppm	37 ppm	7 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Pangola Grass Hay Florida Fine Chop		408740		--	8.7%	1.6%	47.17%	76.8%	8.67%	2.04 mcal/kg	3.43%	0.48%	0.27%	0.22%	1.2%	0.41%	0 ppm	0 ppm	37 ppm	7 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Pangola Grass Hay Florida Long		408739		--	8.7%	1.6%	47.17%	76.8%	8.67%	2.04 mcal/kg	3.43%	0.48%	0.27%	0.22%	1.2%	0.41%	0 ppm	0 ppm	37 ppm	7 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Pangola Grass Hay Honduras Fine Chop		408737		--	14.2%	1.6%	39.85%	63.9%	12.6%	2.14 mcal/kg	3.43%	0.48%	0.27%	0.22%	1.2%	0.41%	0 ppm	0 ppm	37 ppm	7 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Pangola Grass Hay Honduras Medium Chop		408735		--	14.2%	1.6%	39.85%	63.9%	12.6%	2.14 mcal/kg	3.43%	0.48%	0.27%	0.22%	1.2%	0.41%	0 ppm	0 ppm	37 ppm	7 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Pangola Hay - 9% CP 70% NDF 11% LNDF		408611		--	9.1%	1.24%	43.31%	70%	12.54%	2.15 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.38%	0.22%	0.18%	1.43%	0.02%	0.71 ppm	200 ppm	30 ppm	--	--	--	0 KIU
Paspalum Hay Florida Fine Chop		408729		--	9.9%	1.6%	49.44%	80.8%	2.37%	1.94 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.42%	0.16%	0.19%	0%	0%	0 ppm	60 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Paspalum Hay Florida Long		408728		--	9.9%	1.6%	49.44%	80.8%	2.37%	1.94 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.42%	0.16%	0.19%	0%	0%	0 ppm	60 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Paspalum Hay Florida Medium Chop		408727		--	9.9%	1.6%	49.44%	80.8%	2.37%	1.94 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.42%	0.16%	0.19%	0%	0%	0 ppm	60 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Pure Grass	Dengie	529621		--	20%	3.3%	27.5%	37.5%	15.5%	2.65 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Rhodes Grass Hay		408593	--	--	4.4%	0.9%	41.2%	75.7%	5.96%	18.1 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.2%	0.16%	0.09%	0.5%	0.12%	1.32 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	3 ppm	0.06 ppm	--	0 KIU
Ryegrass	HorseHage	529750		--	10.5%	2.7%	44%	54%	6.5%	2.45 mcal/kg	--	0.5%	0.25%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0.06 ppm	11.1 KIU
Signalgrass Hay Brazil Fine Chop		408704		--	5.5%	2.3%	51.37%	84.2%	1.76%	1.82 mcal/kg	6.02%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Signalgrass Hay Brazil Long		408703		--	5.5%	2.3%	51.37%	84.2%	1.76%	1.82 mcal/kg	6.02%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Signalgrass Hay Brazil Medium Chop		408702	--	--	5.5%	2.3%	51.37%	84.2%	1.76%	1.82 mcal/kg	6.02%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Tall Fescue Hay		401638		--	11.92%	1.89%	35.56%	64.41%	7.8%	1.98 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.37%	0.22%	0.17%	1.6%	0.12%	0.66 ppm	306 ppm	28.8 ppm	9.1 ppm	--	--	--
Teff Hay		430391	--	--	18%	3.2%	36%	56.6%	8.3%	2.05 mcal/kg	5.83%	0.53%	0.35%	0.26%	2.58%	--	--	125 ppm	20 ppm	7 ppm	--	--	--
Timothy	HorseHage	529752		Chopped	8.5%	2.6%	48.13%	58.13%	6.5%	2.15 mcal/kg	--	0.5%	0.25%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0.06 ppm	11.1 KIU
Timothy Grass Grab & Go Compressed Bale	Standlee	401393		--	8.99%	1.69%	50%	66.52%	13.05%	1.84 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.4%	0.26%	0.11%	1.61%	0.01%	0.7 ppm	215 ppm	54 ppm	22 ppm	0 ppm	--	--
Timothy Hay - 9.6% CP 66.6% NDF		71746		--	9.6%	2.6%	41.5%	66.52%	9.4%	1.98 mcal/kg	3.44%	0.25%	0.26%	0.1%	1.74%	0.01%	0.01 ppm	170 ppm	25 ppm	6 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Timothy Pellets		387886	--	Pelleted	8.89%	1.67%	38%	52.02%	4.25%	1.95 mcal/kg	4.43%	0.42%	0.32%	0.26%	1.73%	0.04%	0.6 ppm	125 ppm	22 ppm	5.5 ppm	--	--	--
Wheat Hay Brazil Fine Chop		408651		--	4.1%	2.04%	35.77%	55%	22.96%	2.45 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.15%	0.21%	0.48%	1.5%	0.03%	1.4 ppm	341.4 ppm	18.8 ppm	3.8 ppm	--	--	0 KIU
Wheat Hay Brazil Long		408650		--	4.1%	2.04%	35.77%	55%	22.96%	2.45 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.15%	0.21%	0.48%	1.5%	0.03%	1.4 ppm	341.4 ppm	18.8 ppm	3.8 ppm	--	--	0 KIU
Wheat Hay Brazil Medium Chop		408649		--	4.1%	2.04%	35.77%	55%	22.96%	2.45 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.15%	0.21%	0.48%	1.5%	0.03%	1.4 ppm	341.4 ppm	18.8 ppm	3.8 ppm	--	--	0 KIU

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Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Brazil Fine Chop

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrition

Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is a rhizomatous grass that is resistant to drought and heavy grazing. The hay typically has lower nutritional value compared to fresh Bermuda grass.

Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Brazil Long Hay

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrition

Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is a tropical grass with medium nutritional value. It is valuable as a forage crop because it is high-yielding and is resistant to drought and heavy grazing.

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Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Brazil Medium Chop

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrition

Bermuda grass hay is a moderate-quality forage with a lower energy content that grows widely in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. It is chopped for hay and fed to horses, cattle and other livestock species.

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Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Florida Fine Chop

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrition

Bermuda grass hay is a tropical forage used for horses and other livestock species. It supplies moderate nutrient content, with 10% crude protein when chopped for hay.

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Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Florida Long Hay

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrition

Bermuda grass is a tropical perennial grass found throughout the world. It provides medium nutritional value with moderate protein content.

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Bermudagrass (C. dactylon) Hay Florida Medium Chop

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrition

Bermuda hay is a high-fibre forage for horses that grows well in tropical regions, such as the southern USA. Because it contains lower protein content, it is typically fed mixed with legume hay.

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Black Oats (Avena Strigosa) Hay Brazil Fine Chop

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Black oat (Avena Strigosa) is a fast-growing forage grass that is used in Brazil as hay for livestock animals, such as dairy cows. It contains high protein content and is well digested in the rumen.

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Black Oats (Avena Strigosa) Hay Brazil Long Hay

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Black oat hay is a grass forage that originates from Spain and Portugal. It provides high crude protein content and is commonly fed to ruminants in tropical and temperate regions.

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Black Oats (Avena Strigosa) Hay Brazil Medium Chop

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Black oat hay is an annual grass with good protein content used as a forage in South America. It is commonly fed to cattle and goats.

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Buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris) Hay Brazil Fine Chop

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrition

Buffel grass is a tropical forage grass that is chopped for hay or grazed by cattle. This hay should not be fed to horses as it may cause calcium deficiency and big head disease.

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Buffelgrass (Cenchrus Ciliaris) Hay Brazil Long Hay

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrition

Buffelgrass is a tropical pasture grass that is chopped for hay to feed to ruminants. It contains high levels of oxalates and should not be given to horses due to the risk of nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism.

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Buffelgrass (Cenchrus Ciliaris) Hay Brazil Medium Chop

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrition

Buffelgrass is a perennial grass used for pasture and hay in tropical regions. It is a valuable feed source for cattle, but should not be fed to horses because it contains high levels of oxalate.

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Congograss (B. ruziziensis) Hay Brazil Fine Chop

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrition

Congo grass (B. ruziziensis) is a tropical forage that is fed to ruminants in Africa, Thailand and Brazil. The pasture grass can be chopped for silage or hay.

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Congograss (B. ruziziensis) Hay Brazil Medium Chop

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrition

Congo grass (Brachiaria ruziziensis) is a tropical forage crop that is native to Africa but can now be found in South America and parts of Asia. This palatable hay provides good nutritional value for ruminants.

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Erragrostis Hay

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrition

Erragrostis Hay (Tef) is a warm-season annual grass native to Ethiopia and now grown in many regions of North America. This fast-growing forage is highly palatable, has variable sugar levels, and is high in nutrients.

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Gamba Grass Hay Honduras Fine Chop

Energy

Fiber

Forage

Protein

Gamba grass is a fast-growing perennial grass native to Africa. It is now found worldwide and is used for pasture, hay, or fresh chop.

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Gamba Grass Hay Honduras Long

Energy

Fiber

Forage

Protein

Gamba grass is a perennial grass native to Africa used as a palatable forage for livestock worldwide. Gamba grass is hardy and fast-growing. It can grow up to 4 meters in height.

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Gamba Grass Hay Honduras Medium Chop

Energy

Fiber

Forage

Protein

Gamba grass is a fast-growing leafy grass native to Africa. It is resistant to drought and fire. Although it is a good source of pasture and hay for livestock, it is considered an invasive species in some countries.

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Golden Timothy Hay Brazil Fine Chop

Digestion

Energy

Fiber

Forage

Golden Timothy Hay (Setaria anceps Stapf.) is a palatable forage for cattle. This tropical grass has good digestibility and is drought resistant.

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Golden Timothy Hay Brazil Long

Digestion

Energy

Fiber

Forage

Golden Timothy, also known as golden millet (Setaria sphacelata var. anceps), is a tropical and subtropical perennial grass used as livestock forage.

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Golden Timothy Hay Brazil Medium Chop

Digestion

Energy

Fiber

Forage

Golden Timothy Grass (Setaria anceps Stapf) is a tropical perennial grass native to West Africa. It is a palatable and digestible forage for cattle.

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Guineagrass Hay Brazil Fine Chop

Digestion

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Guinea grass (Megathyrus maximus) is a fast-growing growing tropical bunchgrass used for livestock silage and hay. It is less frequently used as pasture due to its growing requirements.

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Guineagrass Hay Brazil Long

Digestion

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Guinea grass (Megathyrus maximus) is a quick-growing tropical bunchgrass used for livestock pasture, silage, and hay.

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Guineagrass Hay Brazil Medium Chop

Digestion

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Guinea grass (Megathyrus maximus) is a fast-growing tropical bunchgrass commonly used for livestock pasture, silage, and hay.

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Guineagrass Hay Honduras Fine Chop

Digestion

Fiber

Forage

Protein

Guinea grass (Megathyrus maximus) is a perennial bunch grass, that is commonly used for hay and silage in tropical regions.

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Guineagrass Hay Honduras Long

Digestion

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Guinea grass (Megathyrus maximus) is a fast-growing pantropical grass that can be used for livestock pasture, silage, and hay.

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Guineagrass Hay Honduras Medium Chop

Digestion

Energy

Fiber

Forage

Guinea grass (Megathyrus maximus) is a fast-growing tropical grass that can be used for livestock pasture, silage, and hay.

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Hay – High Quality (Ontario Average)

Digestion

Exercise

Fiber

Forage

This represents the composition of a high-quality mixed legume/grass hay in Ontario, Canada. It contains 13% CP and 52% NDF. This is a suitable hay choice for breeding and performance horses.

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Hay – Low Quality (Ontario Average)

Easy Keeper

Fiber

Forage

Metabolic Syndrome

This represents the composition of a low-quality mixed grass hay in Ontario, Canada. It contains 7% CP and 65% NDF. This is a suitable hay type for easy keepers or horses with metabolic concerns.

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Hay – Mid Quality (Ontario Average)

Digestion

Fiber

Forage

Health

This represents the composition of a mid-quality mixed legume/grass hay in Ontario, Canada. It contains 10% CP and 57% NDF.

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Hay Barley – 9% CP 57% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrients

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.

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Hay Bermuda – 10% CP 70% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Bermuda hay is commonly grown in the Southern US. Bermuda is a high-fibre, low-starch forage that is suitable for most horses. Protein content will be higher when cut at lower maturity.

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Hay Bermuda – 15% CP 55% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Bermuda hay is a high-fibre, low-sugar forage commonly grown in the Southern US. When cut at an earlier growth stage, the protein content is approximately 15% making this forage suitable for growing or performance horses.

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Hay Bermuda – 5% CP 80% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Bermuda hay is a warm-season grass forage commonly grown in the Southern US. Bermuda hay harvested at a mature growth stage is typically low in protein and high in fibre. This may be a suitable forage for easy keepers.

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Hay Grass – 10% CP 67% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrition

Grass hay from various grass species is a common forage source in equine diets. Grass hay with 10% crude protein would be appropriate for horses in moderate work.

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Hay Grass – 16% CP 55% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Protein

Grass hay harvested at an early stage of growth typically has higher protein content. This hay profile is an appropriate forage for hard keepers, growing, gestating and lactating horses.

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Hay Grass – 7% CP 72% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Hindgut

Nutrition

Hay from grass species is commonly fed to horses. When harvested at a mature stage of growth it will have relatively low protein and high fibre content. This hay is a suitable choice for easy keepers or horses at maintenance.

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Hay Oat – 9% CP 60% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

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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Hay Orchard – 13% CP 59% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Protein

Orchard hay is a cool-season grass commonly grown in North America. Soft and palatable, orchard hay harvested at an earlier growth stage has higher protein content and lower NDF. It is suitable for hard keepers and performance horses.

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Hay Orchard – 8% CP 65% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Hindgut

Nutrition

Orchard hay is a common forage source for horses. It has a soft texture and is typically highly palatable. Orchard hay with 8% crude protein and 65% NDF is suitable for easy keepers and horses with metabolic concerns.

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Hay Pangola – 9% CP 70% NDF

Energy

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Pangola is a tropical grass used to make hay and silage for ruminants. Pangola hay contains soluble calcium oxalates and should not be fed to horses.

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Hay Reed Canary – 10% CP 65% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Protein

Reed Canary hay is a cool-season hay used in equine diets. Native species contain high levels of alkaloids which may reduce palatability for horses. It can be fed in place of timothy hay but may result in lower intake.

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Hay Rye Grass – 12% CP 60% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Protein

Rye grass is typically used as pasture or silage for cattle. When cut for hay, protein and fibre content varies depending on the stage of harvest. Rye grass hay can have high fructan content and should not be fed to horses prone to laminitis. The seedheads can contain endophyte fungus that can cause equine neurological symptoms known as rye grass staggers.

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Hay Sorghum Sudan – 9% CP 68% NDF

Energy

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Sorghum Sudan is a grass hybrid most often used for hay and pasture. Horses should not graze on sorghum Sudan grass as they may develop a colic-like condition known as Cystitis Syndrome from chronic ingestion of cyanide.

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Hay Timothy – 11% CP 61% NDF

Energy

Fiber

Forage

Protein

Timothy hay is derived from curing timothy grass. It is commonly grown in the Northern US and Canada. Medium-quality timothy hay is composed of approximately 11% crude protein and 61% fibre.

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Hay Timothy – 14% CP 55% NDF

Energy

Fiber

Forage

Protein

Timothy is a grass hay frequently fed to horses in North America. High-quality timothy hay with approximately 14% crude protein and 55% NDF is a suitable choice for growing or performance horses.

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Hay Timothy – 8% CP 69% NDF

Energy

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Timothy is a grass hay commonly grown in the North America. It can be a suitable forage source for most horses. When harvested in later growth stages it will be low in protein and high in fibre.

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Hay Wheat – 9% CP 63% NDF

Easy Keeper

Fiber

Forage

Weight Issues

Wheat hay is made by curing wheat cut early before the seedhead matures. This is not commonly used as a forage source for horses.

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High Fibre (HorseHage)

Fiber

Forage

Low NSC Feeds

Nutrition

High Fibre from HorseHage contains a mixture of mature ryegrasses, high fiber, and low protein. This feed is ideal for all riding horses, native ponies, veterans, and those in recovery.

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Jaragua Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop

Digestion

Easy Keeper

Fiber

Forage

Jaragua (Hyparrhenia rufa) is a tall perennial grass grown in East Africa and Latin America. It is a low-protein, high-fibre forage used for pasture, hay, or silage typically fed to ruminants.

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