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Hay - Feed Database

Discover detailed nutrition information for different types of hay for horses in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Database. Compare options such as alfalfa, timothy grass, Bermuda, and commercial forage products to identify the right hay type for your horse.

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Pasture Alfalfa – 20% CP 40% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Mid-quality alfalfa pasture that is partly in bloom contains approximately 20% crude protein and 40% NDF. Horses with high protein and calcium requirements benefit from grazing on alfalfa pasture.
Pasture Alfalfa – 25% CP 32% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
High-quality, pre-bud alfalfa pasture is relatively high in protein and low in fibre. Grazing on single-species alfalfa pasture with 25% crude protein is appropriate for gestating, lactating or growing horses.
Pasture Alfalfa – 25% CP 35% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Nutrient-dense alfalfa pasture is a rich source of calcium and protein. Gestating or lactating mares and growing horses benefit from the higher nutrient content of this legume pasture.
Pasture Grass – 16% CP 55% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Mature pasture grass made up of species such as timothy or bromegrass will provide approximately 16% crude protein and 55% NDF. Sugar content varies depending on environmental factors.
Pasture Grass – 21% CP 48% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Moderate-quality pasture grass will contain approximately 21% crude protein and 48% NDF. Grass at this stage of growth should be consumed in moderation.
Pasture Grass – 24% CP 40% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Young lush pasture grass is typically high in protein and low in fibre (24% crude protein; 40% NDF). This may be appropriate for horses with high calorie and protein demands, such as growing horses or horses in heavy exercise.
Pasture Legume – 24% CP 38% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
ProteinProtein
Pasture consisting mainly of legumes such as alfalfa and clover is high in protein and low in fibre. This type of pasture may be suitable for lactating, gestating and growing horses.
Pasture Legume – 28% CP 33% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
ProteinProtein
Pasture comprised of legume plants such as alfalfa and clover is high in protein, energy, and calcium. Access to pure legume pasture should be limited to horses with increased protein requirements.
Pasture Mixed – 20% CP 41% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
ProteinProtein
Mixed pasture containing both legume and grass species is typical in the Northern US and Canada. This type of pasture is high in protein and energy.
Pasture Mixed – 26% CP 35% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
ProteinProtein
Mixed pasture contains both legume species such as alfalfa and clover as well as grass species such as timothy. This type of pasture is common in North America.
Pasture Rye Grass – Italian
EnergyEnergy
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Annual (Italian) ryegrass is a common pasture forage in warm climate regions such as the southeastern US. Ryegrass is a high-NSC forage that may not be suitable for horses with metabolic concerns.
Pasture Rye Grass – Perennial
EnergyEnergy
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Perennial ryegrass is a common pasture forage adapted to mild temperate climates such as the Pacific Northwest. This pasture is more commonly used for grazing cattle and sheep. Ryegrass forage tends to have high NSC content and may not be suitable for horses with metabolic concerns.
Peanut Hay
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
Peanut hay is cut from the perennial peanut plant, which grows in sub-tropical regions. It is similar to alfalfa hay with high protein and energy content.
Perennial Soy Fresh Brazil Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Perennial soy (Neonotonia wightii) is a high-protein legume found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be cut and fed fresh to ruminants.
Perennial Soy Fresh Brazil Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Perennial soy (Neonotonia wightii) is a legume found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be fed as protein-rich fresh chop to ruminants.
Perennial Soy Fresh Brazil Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Perennial soy (Neonotonia wightii) is a legume native to Africa. It is also grown in other tropical and subtropical regions. It can be fed as fresh chop to ruminants.
Perennial Soy Hay Brazil Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Perennial soy (Neonotonia wightii) is a legume native to Africa. It is also grown in other tropical and subtropical regions as a high-protein forage for ruminants.
Perennial Soy Hay Brazil Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Perennial soy (Neonotonia wightii) is a legume native to Africa and also grown in other tropical and subtropical regions. It is a high-protein, high-energy forage that is commonly fed to ruminants.
Perennial Soy Hay Brazil Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Perennial soy (Neonotonia wightii) is a legume native to Africa. It is cut for hay at the flowering stage to produce a high protein, high-energy forage for ruminants.
Performance (Krafft)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
PerformancePerformance
ProteinProtein
Performance from Krafft is a supplementary feed that provides protein and fibre for horses of all work level. Performance is formulated with oats and wheat bran.
Performance Fibre (Dengie)
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
PerformancePerformance
UlcersUlcers
Performance Fibre is a chopped grass and alfalfa feed. It is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It is coated in molasses and spearmint oil which is meant to increase palatability for picky horses.
Performance Low Starch (Krafft)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Performance Low Starch is a supplementary feed with low NSC. It also contains yeast which can help with a horse's gut health.
Performance Textured (ProElite)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
PerformancePerformance
StaminaStamina
ProElite Performance Horse Feed is a textured feed intended for mature show and performance horses. It provides 12% fat and 18.3% NSC with energy sources including beet pulp, whole oats, wheat middlings, soybean hulls, and cane molasses.
Performance+ Balancer (Dengie)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Performance + Balancer is a pelleted feed intended for horses and ponies in work or horses that have higher nutritional requirements. It provides additional energy and protein to help support good condition and health.
Premium Alfalfa (Chaffhaye)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Premium Alfalfa from Chaffhaye is made from dried Non-GMO alfalfa hay. This dried forage is intended for horses, goats, cattle and chickens. Premium Alfalfa contains 20% crude protein and 23% crude fibre.
Premium Alfalfa Forage Blend (Triple Crown)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Premium Alfalfa Forage Blend by Triple Crown is a hay blend intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It can be provided during hay shortages or when the quality of hay is poor.
Premium Alfalfa Pellets (Standlee)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
UlcersUlcers
Premium Alfalfa Pellets by Standlee is an alfalfa pellet intended for active and growing horses, and horses sensitive to carbohydrates.
Premium Alfalfa Timothy Cubes (DuMor)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Premium Alfalfa Timothy Cubes by DuMor are a forage source for the equine diet. Alfalfa Timothy Cubes can be used to replace some hay or augment the fibre content of the diet.
Premium Grass Forage (Triple Crown)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Premium Grass Forage by Triple Crown is a blend of timothy and orchard grass hay intended for horses of all ages and work levels. It can be especially beneficial to underweight horses and performance horses. It is a good feed to add to a horse's diet if there is hay shortages or the quality of hay is poor.
Premium Hay (Lucerne Farms)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
Lucerne Farms Premium Hay is made of roughly chopped timothy and mixed hays packaged in a compressed bale. It is designed to provide energy and protein from forage in a more digestible form for all classes of horses.
Premium Timothy Cubes (Ontario Dehy)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
Premium Timothy™ Cubes is a forage replacement containing 100% Timothy hay in a cubed, dehydrated format. It is suitable for horses requiring a low-dust or low-protein feed.
Pure Grass (Dengie)
DentalDental
DigestionDigestion
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Pure Grass by Dengie is a grass grown in the Eastern counties of England. It is suitable for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It is ideal for horses with poor teeth as the short chop length makes it easier to chew.
Pure Grass Pellets (Dengie)
DentalDental
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Pure Grass Pellets by Dengie is a pelleted feed comprised of 100% meadow grass grown in the UK. It is suitable for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. This feed is intended to be fed soaked, making it ideal for senior horses.
Racehorse Cubes (Gain Equine Nutrition)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
Racehorse Cubes is a pelleted feed intended for horses in intense work such as racehorses, showjumpers, eventers, and dressage. It contains 14% protein, 5% fat, and 9.5% fiber.
Red Bag Grass Pellets (Simple System Horse Feeds)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
ForageForage
IngredientIngredient
Red Bag Grass Pellets are high-protein grass pellets for horses. It is highly digestible and meant for horses with high nutritional requirements such as competition horses.
Reed Canary Silage – 10% CP 65% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Reed canary grass is a cool-season grass that grows in northern regions of North America. Silage can be used as an alternative to hay in equine diets if necessary.
Reed Canary Silage – 15% CP 56% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Reed canary grass is a high-yielding cool-season grass that can be used for hay, silage and pasture. This silage can be used to replace hay in the horse's diet if forage availability is limited.
Rhodes Grass Hay
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Rhodes Grass hay (Chloris gayana) is a perennial grass native to Africa that is cultivated as forage in subtropical regions, especially Australia.
Rhodimet AT88
Amino AcidAmino Acid
GrowthGrowth
IngredientIngredient
MuscleMuscle
Phodimet AT88 is a feed additive that provides the amino acid methionine. It is primarily used in poultry and swine feeds.
Round-Up (Manna Pro) [Discontinued]
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Round-Up by Manna Pro is an alfalfa-based horse feed that contains 12% protein and 2% fat. It contains vitamins as well as organic and inorganic minerals.
Rye Grass Silage – 15% CP 58% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Ryegrass silage is commonly fed to cattle and can be used in equine diets to replace hay when necessary. Ryegrass silage with 15% protein is appropriate for horses with higher protein and energy demands.
Rye Grass Silage – 21% CP 50% NDF
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
Ryegrass silage is common as a ruminant feed in North America. Limited quantities of silage can be used in equine diets as an alternative to hay.
Rye Grass Silage – 9% CP 65% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Ryegrass silage is a common feed for cattle. Silage can be used in equine diets if hay supply is limited. Late maturity harvests of ryegrass will have lower protein and higher fibre content.
Ryegrass (HorseHage)
ForageForage
IngredientIngredient
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Ryegrass from HorseHage is ideal for hunters, heavy horses, young stock, and breeding stock. This feed contains 32% fiber, 6% NSC, and 9% protein, improving weight and condition.
Ryegrass Pasture Autumn NZ
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Ryegrass pasture has higher protein content in the autumn compared to summer. It is commonly grazed by cattle and horses.
Ryegrass Pasture Drought NZ
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Under drought conditions ryegrass pasture will have lower protein and higher sugar content. High sugar content forages should be limited for horses with metabolic concerns.
Ryegrass Pasture Spring NZ
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Ryegrass pasture is a common feed for cattle and horses. In the springtime, it is relatively high in protein, sugar and energy and may be unsuitable for easy keepers or horses with metabolic concerns.
Ryegrass Pasture Summer NZ
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Ryegrass pasture is commonly grazed by cattle and horses. In the summer months it has lower protein, sugar and energy content than in the spring.
Sacate Alfalfa (Sacate Pellet Mills)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Sacate Alfalfa from Sacate Pellet Mills is a feed for horses made of alfalfa hay cubes. It is high in fiber and contains 0.10% added minerals.
Sainfoin Brix (Simple System Horse Feeds)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
IngredientIngredient
Sainfoin Brix is a compressed forage block made from sainfoin. It includes natural minerals and is meant to be fed whole to mimic grazing. It is suitable for horses with lucerne allergies.
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