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Explore feed ingredients used in horse feeds, forages, and supplements in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Bank. This category includes individual ingredients commonly found on equine product labels, such as grains, forage ingredients, protein sources, fat sources, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, yeasts, herbs, binders, and feed additives.

Review detailed nutritional profiles, ingredient functions, and common uses to better understand what is included in commercial horse feeds and supplements. Compare ingredients by nutrient content, calorie source, protein quality, mineral contribution, fiber level, fat content, and intended role in the diet to make more informed feeding decisions for your horse.

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3:1 Zinc Copper (Mad Barn)
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Mad Barn’s 3:1 Zinc Copper Powder is an organic trace mineral supplement for horses, providing zinc and copper proteinates in a 3:1 ratio. These chelated trace minerals are formulated for improved absorption and help support hoof health, connective tissue integrity, skin condition and coat quality.
Monosodium Phosphate (Mad Barn)
Bone HealthBone Health
GrowthGrowth
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Monosodium Phosphate is a highly bioavailable source of phosphorus commonly used as an equine supplement. Phosphorus is considered an important component for metabolic function. Adult horses require 17 grams of phsophours a day.
MSM – Methylsulfonylmethane (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
MSM is a readily available form of the mineral sulfur. It is beneficial for supporting healthy connective tissue, recovery, and hoof and joint health. MSM from Mad Barn also helps to relieve arthritic pain and sore muscles. It is considered very safe as a supplement for horses.
Natural E/Organic Se (Mad Barn)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
RecoveryRecovery
VitaminsVitamins
Natural E/Organic Se is a pelleted supplement providing organic Selenium yeast and natural Vitamin E. These two nutrients are important antioxidants that support muscle function and anti-inflammatory pathways.
Omneity P – Pellets – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Gut HealthGut Health
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Omneity Pellets is a balanced mineral and vitamin supplement for horses in a palatable pellet form. It provides 100% organic trace minerals, complete B-vitamin fortification, added Vitamin E, yeast and digestive enzymes.
Performance XL: Electrolytes (Mad Barn)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
PerformancePerformance
StaminaStamina
Performance XL: Electrolytes by Mad Barn is a scientifically formulated equine electrolyte supplement designed to support athletic performance and workout recovery. It contains an ideal blend of natural minerals and vitamins to promote hydration status and muscle function.
Psyllium (Mad Barn)
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
HindgutHindgut
StressStress
Psyllium by Mad Barn is a powdered psyllium supplement that supports digestion and gut health in horses. It absorbs water in the digestive tract, helping support normal gut motility and manure consistency, and is beneficial for horses exposed to sandy conditions, environmental stress, or dietary changes.
Trace Mineral Pak (Mad Barn)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
ExerciseExercise
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Trace Mineral Pak from Mad Barn is a balanced equine supplement providing 100% organic (chelated) trace minerals. Ingredients include selenium, zinc, copper, and manganese.
w-3 Oil (Mad Barn)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FatFat
JointsJoints
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
w-3 Oil by Mad Barn is an essential fatty acid supplement fortified with the omega-3 DHA and natural Vitamin E. W-3 Oil helps to support joint health, coat quality, cardiovascular health and weight maintenance.
Zinc (Mad Barn)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Mad Barn Zinc Proteinate provides an organic source of zinc to support normal growth, tissue health, and the maintenance of healthy skin, hair, and hooves. Zinc is also a structural component of many enzymes involved in immune function, nervous system function, and protein synthesis.
4-Plex (Zinpro)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Hoof HealthHoof Health
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
4-Plex EQ by Zinpro is a trace mineral amino acid complex that contains zinc, copper, manganese, and cobalt. These minerals are provided as organic forms for improved bioavailability.
4-Plex-C (Zinpro)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
GrowthGrowth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
MetabolismMetabolism
4-Plex C by Zinpro is an organic trace mineral complex providing zinc methionine, manganese methionine, copper lysine and cobalt glucoheptonate.
Acid Whey Powder
Amino AcidAmino Acid
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Acid whey, also called sour whey, is a byproduct of dairy products such as cottage cheese or yogurt, used as a sugar source. It is not typically fed to animals in large quantities due to its low pH.
AgriMune DP (Dispersible Powder) (Agri Feed International)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
YeastYeast
AgriMune DP is a gut health supplement for agriculture species that provides prebiotics and probiotics. It contains mannanoligosaccharides, beta glucans, and yeast culture.
Alfalfa Meal – 17% CP 44% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa meal is made by finely grinding dried alfalfa hay. Alfalfa meal is commonly added to equine feeds as a palatable, high-protein, high-calcium grain-free ingredient.
Alfalfa Meal – 20% CP 40% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa meal refers to dried and ground alfalfa. Depending on the growth stage at which the plant was harvested, alfalfa meal will have varying protein and fibre content. The meal is a highly palatable ingredient commonly added to equine feeds.
Alimet (Liquid Methionine Hydroxy Analogue)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
MuscleMuscle
ALIMET® is a liquid feed supplement that provides a highly absorbable form of the essential amino acid DL-methionine. ALIMET® supports antioxidant status, growth and muscle protein synthesis.
Allzyme SSF (Alltech)
DigestionDigestion
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
HealthHealth
HindgutHindgut
Allzyme SSF from Alltech is a feed enzyme used as an ingredient in equine supplements to support feed digestibility, nutrient absorption and a healthy digestive system.
Almond Hulls – 28% NDF
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Almond hulls are a source of fiber and digestible carbohydrates with a nutritional profile similar to moderate-quality alfalfa hay. Research shows almond hulls are a safe and palatable feed for horses.
Almond Hulls – 33% NDF
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
The fibrous outer shell of the almond fruit, almond hulls are removed during processing. Almond hulls are a source of fiber and digestible carbohydrates with a nutritional composition similar to moderate-quality alfalfa hay.
Almond Hulls – 36% NDF
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
Almond hulls consist of the almond kernel's fibrous outer covering that is removed during dehulling and shelling. Almond hulls are a good source of digestible carbohydrates.
Almond Hulls – 42% NDF
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
FiberFiber
HindgutHindgut
Almond hulls are a palatable, high-fibre feed for horses. They are a good source of digestible carbohydrates with a nutritional profile similar to moderate-quality alfalfa hay.
Amaferm (BioZyme)
DigestionDigestion
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
Gut HealthGut Health
PrebioticPrebiotic
Amaferm by Biozyme is a prebiotic derived from the fungus Aspergillus oryzae. It can support feed digestibility and nutrient absorption in the gut.
Animal Plasma
Amino AcidAmino Acid
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Animal plasma is a dried protein ingredient made from the plasma portion of animal blood. It provides highly digestible protein, amino acids, and functional proteins.
Apple Cider Vinegar
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Apple cider vinegar is sometimes added to equine diets to promote palatability and support health. In high amounts, it can disrupt gut function and contribute to gut health issues.
Apple Pomace
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
FlavorFlavor
NutrientsNutrients
Apple Pomace is a solid residue that is the byproduct of apple juice and cider production, consisting of peel, pulp, and seeds. It is a good source of digestible energy for horses.
Apple Pomace – Dry
Apple Pomace is fed as a forage extender or a concentrate. It is a source of caloric energy and highly digestible fibre with lower amounts of protein and fat.
Apple Pomace – Wet
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
FlavorFlavor
Gut HealthGut Health
Apple Pomace is an alternative feed that provides a good source of digestible fibre and caloric energy. It may be used as a forage extender.
Availa Cu 100 – Copper (Zinpro)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Availa® Cu 100 is a copper amino acid complex used as a nutritional feed ingredient for livestock. Availa® Cu provides the trace mineral copper in an organic form for improved absorption.
Availa Fe 100 – Iron (Zinpro)
Blood CellsBlood Cells
ImmunityImmunity
MetabolismMetabolism
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Availa® Fe is an iron amino acid complex used as a nutritional feed ingredient for livestock. Availa® Fe provides the trace mineral iron in an organic form for improved absorption.
Availa Mn 80 (Zinpro)
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
MetabolismMetabolism
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Availa® Mn 80 is a manganese amino acid complex used as a nutritional ingredient in animal feeds. It provides 8% manganese in an organic form to improve trace mineral absorption.
Availa Zn 120 – Zinc (Zinpro)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Availa® Zn 120 is a zinc amino acid complex used as a nutritional feed ingredient for livestock. Availa® Zn provides the trace mineral zinc in an organic form for improved absorption.
Availa-4 (Zinpro)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Coat QualityCoat Quality
GrowthGrowth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Availa-4 by Zinpro is a nutritional feed ingredient that provides a complex of organic trace minerals. It contains zinc, manganese, copper, and cobalt.
Availa-4J (Zinpro)-[Discontinued]
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Coat QualityCoat Quality
GrowthGrowth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Zinpro's Availa-4J is a now - discontinued feed ingredient consisting of organic zinc, copper, manganese, and cobalt. These essential trace minerals support hoof health and a variety of physiological processes.
Availa® Plus (Zinpro)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Zinpro Availa® Plus is a trace mineral supplement used as an ingredient in livestock diets. It is specifically formulated for use in dairy and beef cattle.
Avoine Ronde (Nature Belisle)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
IngredientIngredient
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Avoine Rounde by Nature Belisle is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels that require additional energy.
B-complete (Foran Equine)
Blood CellsBlood Cells
Grain FreeGrain Free
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
B-complete from Foran Equine is intended for horses that have high energy demands or are in intense work. This supplement is meant to support metabolism.
Bakery Blend
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Bakery Blend refers to discarded material from the manufacturing of baked goods. Bakery by-product is a energy-dense feed for livestock.
Bakery By-Product
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Bakery By-Product refers to miscellaneous discarded material from the manufacturing of baked goods. Bakery By-Product provides a source of calories for livestock.
Bakery By-Product – Bread
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Bread By-Product consists of excess material and food waste from bread manufacturing. It is a source of carbohydrates targeted to livestock.
Bakery By-Product – Cereal
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
IngredientIngredient
NutritionNutrition
Cereal By-Product consists of discarded food waste from cereal manufacturers. It provides a source of energy for livestock.
Bakery By-Product – Cookie
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FlavorFlavor
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Cookie By-Product consists of discarded bakery material from cookie manufacturers. It provides a source of calories for livestock.
Barley Grain – 55% PI
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Barley Grain is a source of starch and digestible carbohydrates commonly fed to livestock. A low processing index (PI) indicates grain that has been extensively processed and more digestible.
Barley Grain – 65% PI
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Barley Grain is typically dry-rolled to varying degrees to make it more digestible. A processing index (PI) of 65% classifies it as moderately processed for improved digestion and availability of carbohydrates.
Barley Grain – 75% PI
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Barley Grain is a high-energy source of carbohydrates, commonly fed to cattle. Coarse barley grain with a higher processing index (PI) is less digestible.
Barley Grain – Flaked
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Flaked Barley is composed of steamed, whole barley grain that is rolled and dried. The final product resembles rolled oats and is a highly digestible source of energy from fiber and starch.
Barley Grain – Roasted
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Roasted Barley is composed of whole, roasted barley grains. The resulting grain is more digestible, more palatable, and easier to grind into a meal.
Barley Grain – Whole Ground
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Whole Ground Barley is created by grinding entire barley grains into a powdered meal. It is a highly digestible source of energy and protein in animal diets.
Barley Malt Sprouts
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Barley Malt Sprouts are made from spent barley grain that is leftover from processing for beer production. The spent grains are then sprouted, resulting in a nutritious feedstuff that is very high in protein and energy.
Barley, Whole (Modesto Milling)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Modesto Milling supplies organic whole barley as feed for livestock and horses. Barley should be processed by crushing, rolling, or steam flaking prior to being fed to horses to optimize absorption.
Beef Tallow
Coat QualityCoat Quality
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Fat from cattle is referred to as beef tallow. It is an energy-dense feed ingredient commonly used in baked goods. It is not commonly fed to horses.
Beet Pulp
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
DigestionDigestion
HindgutHindgut
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Beet Pulp is a highly digestible fibre that can be used to replace hay in your horse's diet. It provides 8 - 12% protein, is calorie-dense, and has low sugar content.
Beet Pulp – Dry 35% NFC
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Beet Pulp is a highly digestible fibre source that consists of the remains of sugar beets after removing the sugar. It is useful in equine diets as a forage alternative.
Beet Pulp – Dry 40% NFC
FatFat
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
Dried Beet Pulp is a highly digestible source of fibre that adds caloric energy and bulk to your horse's diet. Beet pulp is what remains after the sugar is removed from sugar beets during manufacturing.
Beet Pulp – Shreds
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
DigestionDigestion
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Dried beet pulp shreds are fibrous flakes that can be used as a hay alternative in your horse's feeding plan. Shredded beet pulp is a highly digestible, calorie-rich feed that provides 8 - 12% protein and has low NSC content.
Beet Pulp – Wet 27% NFC
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
Wet Beet Pulp is the fibrous residue that remains after juice is extracted from sugar beets. It is a good source of digestive fibre and energy for the equine diet.
Beet Pulp – Wet 34% NFC
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
Wet Beet Pulp refers to the high-fibre feed that remains after the juice has been extracted from sugar beets. This is a good source of highly digestible fibre and added calories in the equine diet.
Beet Pulp Pellets
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Pelleted beet pulp is a popular feed additive for horses, used to increase fibre and caloric energy in the diet without significantly increasing NSC content. Beet pulp is what remains from the vegetable after the sugar is extracted.
Beet Pulp with Molasses
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
FlavorFlavor
ProteinProtein
Beet pulp is the highly digestible fibre that remains after sugar is extracted from the sugar beet. Molasses is added during the drying process, resulting in a more palatable feed with low NSC.
Beets Fodder Whole
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Whole fodder beets refer to unprocessed sugarbeets that are grown for animal feed. Fodder beets contain high energy and sugar content and are used to support lactation in dairy cows.
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