Plant Protein Sources - Feed Database

Cottonseed meal is a by-product of the extraction of oil from cottonseeds. It is abundant in fats and protein and is a quality feed ingredient found in cattle diets.

Cottonseed meal is a by-product of cottonseed oil production. The meal is what remains following the extraction of the oil. Although high in protein, cottonseed meal is low in the amino acid lysine and not commonly used as a protein source in equine diets.

Whole cottonseeds are a valuable fat, fibre, and protein source for dairy cattle. Cottonseeds are not commonly used in equine diets because of the low lysine content.

Whole cottonseeds are a rich source of fat, protein and fibre. This feed is a highly valued energy source for lactating dairy cows. Cottonseeds are not commonly fed to horses because of their amino acid profile.

Whole cottonseed with lint refers to cottonseeds with the "fuzzy" lint attached. The seeds are high in fat, protein and fibre but have low palatability for horses. They are more commonly used as feed for dairy cattle.

Distilled corn dark spirits refer to corn or maize distillers grain, which is a byproduct of alcohol production. Distilled grains from darker spirits have lower NSC (sugar & starch) content.

Distilled corn is an ethanol byproduct that remains after the starch is extracted from corn or maize grain. Corn distillers grain is high in protein and is a moderate source of fat and fibre.

Distilled corn light spirits are distillers grains from light coloured spirits. Distillers grains are commonly used in food animal rations.

Distilled corn medium spirits are a by-product of the alcohol industry. These distillers grains are an energy source in food animal rations.

Distilled corn from very dark spirits is a byproduct of alcohol production that remains following the extraction of starch. Corn distillers grain is a good source of protein, fibre, and fat with lower sugar content.

Distilled corn with solubles is a byproduct of ethanol production. It is commonly fed to cattle but should not be fed to horses. This feed is prone to developing mould which is toxic to horses.

Elite Equine Evolve is a hemp seed hull top-dressing that provides fat, protein, and fibre for the equine diet. Hemp is a source of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, with the majority being omega-6.

EquinePOWER™ is a weight gain supplement for horses containing canola, flaxseed, and alfalfa. It is designed to be fed as a top-dressing to horses requiring more calories in their diet.

Hempro Fibre & Protein by HempSense is a hemp feed high in protein and fibre, intended for athletes and working horses.

Hempseed (cannabis sativa) meal is a byproduct of the hemp industry that remains after the oil is extracted from the seeds. Hempseed meal is a good fibre source for animals.

KoolSpeed Equine Performance Feed is a feed targeted to performance equine athletes to reduce the incidence of ulcers. It is formulated with digestible forage and fiber sources and is intended to slow down the rate of consumption.

Expelled linseed (flaxseed) meal is a byproduct of linseed oil production. After the fat has been expelled, the remaining dry matter is rich in fiber and protein.

Linseed meal is a byproduct of linseed oil (flax oil) production, which remains following extraction of the oil. Linseed meal is a good source of protein, but is low in lysine content.

Lupin beans are a legume sometimes used in horse feeds, providing high levels of protein and moderate levels of fat. Lupins supply high fibre content but have low levels of starch.

Sweet Lupins (also called lupini beans) are a yellow legume seed that are a low-starch source of protein (28-34%) and digestible fiber. Compared to soybean meal, sweet lupins are lower in lysine and methionine but tend to be more palatable.

Mintrex D 2.0 is a now discontinued chelated organic trace mineral supplement formulated for dairy cows in all stages of production. It provides zinc, copper and manganese.

Omega Horseshine is a stabilized flaxseed, yeast and vitamin-mineral supplement for horses. Flaxseed provides omega-3 fatty acids and can increase the lustre of a coat.

Omega Horseshine COMPLETE is an omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin-mineral supplement for horses. It is formulated with flaxseed as a source of alpha-linolenic acid, yeast, vitamins and minerals.

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.

Pea Protein Isolate is a powdered protein source for horses that is made from split peas. The extracted protein source contains all nine essential amino acids and it is particularly high in branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs).

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.

Peanut meal is a by-product of peanut oil production, either through mechanical extraction. Peanut meal is high in protein, but may be contaminated with aflatoxin.

Peanut meal is a by-product of peanut oil, typically produced by solvent extraction. Peanut meal is high in protein but relatively low in limiting amino acids such as lysine and methionine.

Dried peas are a highly palatable, high-energy, and protein feed. They contain roughly 23% protein and energy from starch and fiber. The protein content helps support muscle growth and recovery, skin and coat health, and hoof health.

Cold-pressed rapeseed cake refers to seeds of the oilseed rape plant that are pressed into a cake format at a low temperature (60° C).

Rapeseed Cake refers to the pressed form of the product produced by pressing rapeseed seed into a cake. Xylose treatment preserves the amino acid composition of the rapeseed allowing for greater protein utilization by livestock.

Extruded Rapeseed Meal (also known as canola meal) is a source of protein and is low in starch and sugar. It is a byproduct of the extraction of oil from rapeseeds and is fed to many classes of livestock. Extruded refers to the process by which anti-nutritional factors are removed to improve the digestibility of proteins.

Rapeseed meal is a by-product of rapeseed oil production. It has a similar nutritional profile to soybean meal and is a suitable protein source for horses. Formaldehyde treatment preserves the amino acid composition of the meal allowing for greater protein utilization by livestock.

Rapeseed meal or canola meal is a high source of protein and is the by-product remaining after the oil is extracted from the rapeseed plant. Canola is a low-erucic acid, low-glucosinate or 00 variety of rapeseed. Low-erucic acid and low-glucosinate varieties of rapeseed are now typically used in livestock feeds. Canola and rapeseed are often interchangeable.

Rapeseed meal is a by-product of rapeseed oil production that utilizes a solvent. It has a similar nutritional profile to soybean meal and is a suitable protein source for horses.

Rapeseed meal and soybean meal blends provide a source of protein for livestock species. Extrusion refers to the process by which anti-nutritional factors are removed to improve digestibility of proteins.

Rapeseed and soybean meal blends are a source of protein for livestock species. Heat treatment reduces anti-nutritional factors and improves protein digestibility.

Rapeseed Soya is a blend of rapeseed meal and soybean meal that has been treated with xylose to preserve amino acid composition. This treatment allows for greater protein utilization by livestock.

Woody’s Feed Ration Balancer is a concentrated, pelleted feed intended to balance a forage-based diet. It provides chelated trace minerals and added probiotics. This feed is intended for all horses and ponies at any level of work.

ReaShure Choline is a rumen-protected form of choline for cattle. Choline is an important precursor for many fat-based substances in the body.

Safflower meal is a by-product of safflower seed oil production. Following extraction of the oil, the remaining meal is high in protein and provides some fatty acids.

Soy meal is fed as a protein source to dairy cattle. Soy meal can be treated with xylose to protect protein from rumen degradation and improve crude fiber digestibility in lactating cattle.

Whole full fat extruded soybeans are extruded to destroy anti-nutritional factors that are present in unprocessed soybeans. This process increases protein bioavailability, but does not remove the oil content.

Full fat soybeans are a high-energy feed for cattle. Formaldehyde treatment is used to protect unsaturated fats from hydrogenation in the rumen.

Medium ground soybeans are a high-energy feed for all classes of livestock. When intended for non-ruminants, soybeans should be heat-treated prior to feeding.

Whole soybeans are a high-energy feed for cattle. They are usually cracked, roasted, or ground for improved digestibility. Horses should not consume raw, whole soybeans due to antinutritive factors.

Soybean hulls are a byproduct of oil extraction from soybeans. It is a highly digestible fibre source for horses and can be included in ruminant, swine, and poultry diets.

Soybean hulls are a byproduct of oil extraction from soybeans. It is a highly digestible fibre source for horses. It is often pelleted to reduce bulkiness.

Extruded soybean meal is a by-product of soybean oil processing extracted using extrusion methods and not solvents. The end product is a protein-rich meal.

Soybean meal is a by-product of soybean oil extraction using a solvent. The end product after the oil is extracted is a protein-rich meal that contains 44% crude protein.