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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.
Salt Trace Mineralized
ColicColic
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Trace Mineralized Salt is any combination of sodium chloride with trace minerals, such as zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine and cobalt.
Saport (PMI Nutrition)
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
Gut HealthGut Health
HerbHerb
IngredientIngredient
Saport is a feed additive primarily used for agricultural animal species. It contains saponins from the Yucca Schidigera plant to reduce ammonia emissions from manure.
Sel (NaCl) (Nature Belisle)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Sel by Nature Belisle is a pure granulated salt.
Sel-Plex 1000 (Alltech)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
MetabolismMetabolism
Sel-Plex® 1000 from Alltech is a proprietary organic selenium supplement in the form of selenized yeast. It is safer and more bioavailable compared to inorganic forms of selenite.
Sel-Plex 2000 (Alltech)
HealthHealth
MetabolismMetabolism
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
YeastYeast
Sel-plex is a proprietary form of selenized yeast used to provide organic selenium. Selenium is an important antioxidant that supports metabolic function. Supplemental selenium is required in the horse's diet, particularly in areas where soil levels are low.
Sel-Plex 3000 (Alltech)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
YeastYeast
Sel-Plex® 3000 by Alltech is a proprietary form of the organic trace mineral selenium from selenized yeast. Selenium is involved in antioxidant processes and supports muscle health in horses.
Sel-Plex 600 (Alltech)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
YeastYeast
Sel-Plex 600 is a single-ingredient organic selenium yeast supplement that is used in horse feeds and products. Organic trace minerals are generally better absorbed than inorganic minerals.
Selenium .06% (Animal Science Products)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
Selenium .06% is a trace mineral premix containing 600 ppm of inorganic selenium, formulated for use in finished feeds. Selenium is an important antioxidant that supports metabolic function. Supplemental selenium is required in the horse's diet, particularly in areas where soil levels are low.
Selenium Yeast 2000 (TransChem)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
YeastYeast
TransChem Selenium Yeast 2000 PPM is made from Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast grown in a selenium-rich medium. This supplement provides selenium in the form of selenomethionine.
Selenium Yeast 600
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
YeastYeast
Selenium Yeast 600 is an organic selenized yeast supplement providing 600 ppm (mcg/gram) of selenium. It is made from Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast grown in a selenium-rich medium and supplies this mineral in the form of an amino acid complex.
SelenoSource AF 2000 (Diamond V)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
MetabolismMetabolism
SelenoSource™ AF 2000 is an organic selenium supplement consisting of selenized Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast. The primary active ingredient is selenomethionine.
Senior Weight Accelerator (Manna Pro)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Senior Weight Accelerator from Manna Pro is a high-fat supplement intended to promote weight gain. Senior Weight Accelerator contains 3% crude protein, 80% crude fat, and 5% crude fibre.
Sesame Meal (Solvent Extracted)
BroodmareBroodmare
ExerciseExercise
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Sesame meal (solvent extracted) is a high-protein feed ingredient produced after most of the oil has been removed from sesame seeds. It provides protein, fiber, and minerals to support horse nutrition.
Smart Balance (Smart Horse Nutrition)
ImmunityImmunity
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Smart Balance from Smart Horse Nutrition is a pelleted supplement that is meant to support muscles, immunity, hoof and skin health. It contains vitamins, minerals, and low NSC.
Smartamine L (Adisseo)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
GrowthGrowth
ImmunityImmunity
ToplineTopline
Smartamine L is a source of the amino acid lysine. Lysine is often considered the first limiting amino acid in equine diets. Supplementation may be beneficial for horses experiencing muscle loss or poor topline.
Smartamine M (Adisseo)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
GrowthGrowth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
IngredientIngredient
Smartamine M is a source of the amino acid methionine. Methionine is often considered the second or third limiting amino acid in equine diets.
Smartamine ML (Adisseo)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
GrowthGrowth
IngredientIngredient
ProteinProtein
Smartamine ML is a source of the amino acids methionine and lysine. Methionine and lysine are two of the limiting amino acid in equine diets. Supplementation may support topline and muscle growth.
Sodium Bentonite
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
Toxin BinderToxin Binder
Sodium bentonite is natural clay that is used as a binder in animal feeds. It is also purported to bind toxins and minerals in the digestive tract.
Sodium Bicarbonate
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
PerformancePerformance
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is a chemical compound that is fed to horses as an antacid. It temporarily buffers stomach acid to increase gastric pH.
Sodium Bicarbonate (Natural Soda)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
IngredientIngredient
Sodium bicarbonate is a feed additive for horses at risk of gastric ulcers. It is commonly used as an acid buffer to neutralize stomach acid. Sodium bicarbonate may be fed to adult horses and ponies at all work levels.
Sodium Carbonate H2O
ColicColic
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
Gut HealthGut Health
UlcersUlcers
Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) is commonly used as an ingredient in soap and other cleaners. It may act as an antacid when ingested with water.
Sodium Selenate
Amino AcidAmino Acid
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Sodium Selenate is an inorganic form of the trace mineral selenium sometimes used in equine feeds. Inorganic sources of selenium pose a greater risk of toxicity compared to organic selenized yeast.
Sodium Selenite
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Sodium Selenite (Na2SeO3) is an inorganic selenium supplement that is commonly used in equine feeds. There is a greater concern of selenotoxicity with inorganic versus organic sources of this trace mineral.
Sodium Selenite 0.1%
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Sodium selenite is an inorganic source of the essential trace mineral selenium. Selenium is required for antioxidant processes and to support metabolic health.
Sodium Sesquicarbonate Refined
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
Gut HealthGut Health
IngredientIngredient
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Refined sodium sesquicarbonate is an alkalizing agent that is fed as a ruminant buffer. It is not commonly used in the equine diet.
Sodium Sesquicarbonate Unrefined
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
Gut HealthGut Health
HydrationHydration
IngredientIngredient
Sodium sesquicarbonate is a source of sodium added to animal feeds. It can be used as a rumen buffer. This additive is not commonly fed to horses.
Sodium Sulfate Decahydrate (Glauber Salts)
ColicColic
Gut HealthGut Health
IngredientIngredient
Toxin BinderToxin Binder
Sodium Sulfate Decahydrate is also known as Glauber Salts or sal mirabilis. It is used in horses as a natural laxative supplement to support gut health and alleviate colic.
Sodium Tri-Poly Phosphate
Bone HealthBone Health
GrowthGrowth
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
Sodium Tri-Poly Phosphate (STPP) is used as a phosphorus source in equine nutrition. It is not as common as Monosodium Phosphate.
Solution Crimped Oats (Tucker Milling)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
PerformancePerformance
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Solution Crimped Oats by Tucker Milling are processed oats that provide energy and protein to equine diets.
Sorghum Grain Brazil Finely Ground
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Sorghum 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Sorghum is grown worldwide as a grain or forage source. Flaking is a processing method used to improve nutrient digestibility.
Sorghum Grain Brazil Whole
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Sorghum 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Sorghum 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Sorghum 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Breeding 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Sorghum 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Sorghum is grown worldwide as a grain or forage source. Flaked sorghum grain has improved digestibility over whole sorghum.
Sorghum Grain Mexico Whole
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Sorghum 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
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Sorghum/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 Residue Honduras Coarse
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Sorghum residue is what remains in the field after grain harvest. It can be grazed by cattle or it can be ground for improved digestibiility.
Sorghum Residue Honduras Fine
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Sorghum residue remaining after grain harvest can be grazed by cattle or can be ground for improved digestibility.
Sorghum/Milo – High Moisture
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Sorghum 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Sorghum 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Dry 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 EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Steam 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
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Coarse ground sorghum/milo grain is a high-starch feed for livestock. Grind size affects digestibility and feed efficiency.
Sorghum/Milo Ground Fine
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Fine 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
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Sorghum/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%
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
High 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%
EnergyEnergy
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
High moisture harvested sorghum/milo is used in ruminant diets. Feed efficiency is greater for high moisture sorghum compared to dry grain sorghum.
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