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Alfalfa Pellets (Semican Feed)
FatFat
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
Alfalfa Pellets from Semican Feed are made from dried alfalfa hay. This feed contains 17% crude protein and 22% crude fibre.
Alfalfa Plus Oil (Baileys Horse Feeds)
FatFat
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Alfalfa Plus Pro by Baileys Horse Feeds provides slow-release energy for performance horses and ponies. This feed has an NSC value of 5.5% and a high protein content of 15%.
Alfalfa Silage – 17% CP 43% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa silage is a high-protein forage commonly fed to dairy cows. Alfalfa is cut and fermented without air to prevent spoilage. The silage provides higher nutrient density compared to dry alfalfa hay.
Alfalfa Silage – 17% CP 46% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa silage is a fermented forage that is more nutritionally-dense as compared to dry alfalfa hay. It is commonly fed to cattle due to its high protein and energy content.
Alfalfa Silage – 20% CP 37% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa (lucerne) silage is made from chopped alfalfa that is compressed and fermented without air to prevent spoilage. This improves the nutrient density while offering more flexibility in harvesting times.
Alfalfa Silage – 20% CP 40% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa silage is an energy- and protein-dense forage. It is compacted, stored and fermented while wet in air-tight conditions to preserve nutrients. It is commonly used for dairy cattle and is typically too high in energy and protein for horses.
Alfalfa Silage – 25% CP 32% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa silage is a fermented forage that is commonly fed to dairy cattle. It is a protein and energy rich feed that is too nutrient dense for most horses.
Alfalfa Silage – 25% CP 35% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa silage is chopped alfalfa that is fermented in anaerobic conditions. It is commonly fed to dairy cattle because of its high protein content, but is too nutrient-dense for most horses.
Alfalfa Timothy Chopped (Standlee)
DentalDental
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
HealthHealth
Alfalfa Timothy Chopped from Standlee is intended for horses with dental issues due to the short chop length. This feed contains added canola oil, and is highly palatable.
Alfalfa Timothy Hay Pellets (Star Milling Co)
DentalDental
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Alfalfa/Timothy pellets by Star Milling Co are a 50:50 blend of alfalfa and bermuda hay in a 1/4 inch pellet, designed as a forage replacement for horses. This product contains a minimum of 12% protein and has no added binders, molasses, minerals, or vitamins.
Alfalfa-Maize™ Cubes (Ontario Dehy Inc.)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
DigestionDigestion
EnergyEnergy
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa-Maize™ Cubes are composed of pre-bloom dehydrated alfalfa mixed with dehydrated corn and oats. It is a source of digestible protein and energy for horses that require added calories.
Alfalfa-Oat Hay Cubes (Ontario Dehy Inc.)
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Ontario Dehy Alfalfa-Oat Hay Cubes are a consistent forage replacement composed of 50% alfalfa and 50% oat hay. Cubed forages can be used in low-dust diets. This feed can be fed to all horses and ponies.
Alfalfa-Timothy Cubes (Ontario Dehy)
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
HealthHealth
Ontario Dehy Alfalfa-Timothy Cubes are a cubed horse feed providing a blend of 50% alfalfa and 50% timothy hay. These dehydrated cubes are a convenient forage replacement in a low-dust format designed to prevent mold and retain nutrients.
Alfalfa/Bermuda Hay Pellets (Star Milling Co)
DentalDental
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Alfalfa/Bermuda Hay Pellets by Star Milling Co are a blend of alfalfa and Bermuda hay designed as a forage replacement for horses. It contains 32% fiber and 11% protein in a 3/8 inch pellet with added molasses, vitamins, and minerals.
Alfalfa/Timothy Pellets (Standlee)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa-Timothy Pellets are made from blend of alfalfa and timothy hay. This feed provides moderate protein (12%) and energy with high fibre content for horses that require additional forage in their diet.
C. O. A. (MAC)
GrainsGrains
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
C. O. A. by MAC is a feed containing corn, oats and alfalfa. It is intended to be fed alone or as a base for any supplements.
Classic 12 Plus (Manna Pro) [Discontinued]
BroodmareBroodmare
Complete FeedComplete Feed
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Classic 12 Plus from Manna Pro is a pelleted feed designed for performance horses, stallions, and broodmares. Classic 12 Plus provides 12% crude protein, 6% crude fat, 8% crude fibre, and uses a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
Competition 10 Mix (Red Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Competition 10 Mix from Red Mills is intended for horses and ponies in light to heavy work and those travelling. This oat-free feed is meant to support performance, recovery, muscle development, and coat condition.
Complete (Triple Crown)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Triple Crown Complete is a high-fibre feed with beet pulp and added vitamins and minerals designed for performance horses. This feed provides 12% protein and 12% fat in a textured format.
Cool ‘n’ Easy Mix (Gain Equine Nutrition)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
Cool 'n' Easy Mix is a textured feed intended for pleasure, competition, and hard-working horses. This feed is meant to support calm behavior in horses.
Corta-Flx Pellets (Manna Pro)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Corta-Flx Pellets by Manna Pro is an equine joint supplement made with Chondroitin Sulfate, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Yucca, and Glucosamine HCl. The pellets are made using alfalfa meal, molasses, vegetable oil, and apple flavouring.
Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets (Alfa Tec)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets from Alfa Tec are from Canadian - grown alfalfa hay. Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets are intended to be fed as a protein supplement to horses who may require additional protein in their diets.
ecube Complete Senior (Blue Seal)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
ēcube Complete Senior is a complete horse feed in a large cube format. It is formulated with alfalfa and grass hays and provides less than 10% NSC. It is intended for mature horses but can be suitable for horses of all life stages.
Eeze Pro-Plus (Brooks Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
PerformancePerformance
Eeze Pro-Plus is a calorie dense textured feed that is high fibre and fat for performance horses with a reduced carbohydrate level. Lab analysis provides a calculated NSC value of ~19%.
Equine Adult® Horse Feed (Purina Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
HealthHealth
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Purina Equine Adult Horse Feed is a pelleted feed for horses at maintenance, light work, or broodmares in early gestation. It provides 11% crude protein, 3% fat, and 25% fiber.
Equine Hay Extender Pellets (Kalmbach Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutritionNutrition
Equine Hay Extender by Kalmbach Feeds is a forage replacement pellet formulated with 12% crude protein, 2.5% fat, and 20% crude fiber. Fiber sources include alfalfa meal, soybean hulls, timothy meal, and wheat middlings.
Equine Junior® Complete Horse Supplement (Purina Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Purina Equine Junior Horse Feed is a pelleted feed for growing horses that have been weaned. It provides protein, calories, vitamins and minerals to support development.
Essential K w/ Fly Control (Tribute)
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Tribute Essential K with Fly Control is a low feeding-rate ration balancer with Diflubenzuron, which can regulate the emergence of common flies.
Estrella (Lakin Milling Company)
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
Estrella from Lakin Milling Company is a pure alfalfa pellet with added mineral supplementation. Estrella Horse Pellets is intended for horses in all levels of work.
Fiber Fusion (Dodson & Horrell)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Fibre Fusion is a supplemental fibre feed meant to help support digestive function as it contains prebiotics and probiotics. This feed includes a moderate level of protein and ingredients such as sainfoin, alfalfa, and grass for added palatability.
Fibergy (Dodson & Horrell)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Coat QualityCoat Quality
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
Fibergy by Dodson & Horrell is a forage feed made of alfalfa and oat straw. This feed is a lower protein and calorie option, and provides rapeseed oil for coat quality.
Fibre-Lite Forage Replacer (Brooks)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
SeniorSenior
Fibre-Lite Forage Replacer is a pelleted feed containing 25% fibre from digestible sources such as soy hulls, wheat shorts, alfalfa meal, and beet pulp. It can be used as a partial hay replacer or for horses with lower energy requirements.
Foal (Krafft)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
NutritionNutrition
Foal by Krafft is a supplementary feed intended for foals and young horses. It provides protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Fortified Alfalfa Pellet (Thomas Moore Feed)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Fortified Alfalfa Pellet by Thomas Moore Feed is a pelleted feed containing alfalfa. It can be fed as a supplement or complete feed for horses.
Groov Oat Free (Krafft)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Groov Oat Free by Krafft is an oat-free supplementary feed intended to provide horses and ponies with additional protein and fibre.
Groov Original (Krafft)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ProteinProtein
Groov Original by Krafft is a supplementary feed intended to increase protein intake for horses of all ages and work level.
Groov Protein (Krafft)
FiberFiber
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
ProteinProtein
Groov Protein by Krafft is a supplementary feed designed to ensure a higher protein and fibre intake. It contains high protein levels and is intended for horses of all ages and work levels.
Growth Textured (ProElite)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
ProElite Growth Horse Feed is a textured feed intended for foals, growing horses, and broodmares. It provides 16% protein to support development with a maximum NSC of 19.8%.
Hay Alfalfa – 17% CP 43% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay, also called lucerne, is a legume hay that is good source of protein and calcium. Alfalfa can help meet high energy and protein requirements for growing, lactating or performance horses. It usually should not exceed 20% of the total forage content of the diet.
Hay Alfalfa – 17% CP 46% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa is a perennial legume that is a good source of protein and calcium. Alfalfa hay can help meet the needs of horses with high energy and protein requirements such as during growth, lactation, or competition. Feeding alfalfa can easily exceed the calorie and protein requirements for horses with lower energy demands.
Hay Alfalfa – 20% CP 37% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay contains high levels of protein and calcium, which makes it beneficial for horses with high energy and protein needs. Alfalfa can easily exceed the nutrient requirements for horses at maintenance or easy keepers. It typically does not need to exceed 20% of the total forage content of the diet.
Hay Alfalfa – 20% CP 40% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Hay Alfalfa – 25% CP 32% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa is a perennial legume that provides higher levels of digestible energy, protein and calcium compared to grass hays. It is appropriate for underweight and growing horses.
Hay Alfalfa – 25% CP 35% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa is a legume forage with higher digestible energy compared to grass hays. It is appropriate for horses with higher protein and nutrient requirements, but may be too calorie-dense for horses at maintenance.
Haystack Natural – Special Blend Pellets (Haystack Farm & Feed)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
Grain FreeGrain Free
Haystack Naturals Special Blend Pellets is a 12% NSC feed for horses that require a reduced carbohydrate diet. Energy sources include timothy and alfalfa hay, beet pulp, flax seed meal, canola, and rice bran.
Healthy Hooves (Dengie)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Healthy Hooves is a chopped and pellet mixed feed low in sugar and starch. It is ideal for horses and ponies in light work, easy keepers, and those prone to laminitis. This feed contains added biotin to support hoof health.
Healthy Hooves Molasses Free (Dengie)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Healthy Hooves Molasses Free is a chopped and pellets mix feed that is low in starch and sugar. It is ideal for easy keepers, horses and ponies in light works, and those prone to laminitis.
Healthy Tummy (Dengie)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
UlcersUlcers
Healthy Tummy is a mix of chopped and pelleted alfalfa feed. It is suitable for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It can be beneficial for horses and ponies that are prone to ulcers.
Hi Fiber Gold (Lucerne Farms)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
Hi Fiber Gold by Lucerne Farms is a mixture of timothy, oat, and alfalfa hays that has been chopped and dust extracted. This forage is intended for pleasure horses, performance horses, or horses with dental problems.
Hi-Fi Lite (Dengie)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Hi-Fi Lite from Dengie is a low-calorie chopped straw feed. It is intended for easy keepers, horses and ponies in light work, and those prone to laminitis. Hi-Fi Lite has 10% protein and an NSC content of 8.5%.
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