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Silage for Horses
Discover detailed nutrition information for silage and haylage products for horses in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Database. Silage and haylage are fermented forage products made from grass, legumes, or other forage crops harvested at a higher moisture level than dry hay and preserved through anaerobic fermentation. Horse-relevant examples may include wrapped haylage, baleage, and other fermented forage products used as alternatives to dry hay.
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Maize Silage Unprocessed 28% DM 45% NDF Fine Chop
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NutritionMaize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Early harvested corn silage has a lower dry matter content which decreases silage quality.
Maize Silage Unprocessed 32% DM 40% NDF Fine Chop
EnergyFiberForageNutritionMaize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. It should be harvested at 32 - 40% dry matter for optimal ensiling.
Maize Silage Unprocessed 32% DM 40% NDF Medium Chop
EnergyFiberForageNutritionMaize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Dry matter and fibre content varies with time of harvest.
Napier Grass Silage Brazil Fine Chop
FiberForage
HindgutNutritionNapier grass, also known as elephant grass, is a tall-growing perennial forage. It is used as pasture, hay or silage for cattle in Africa and other tropical regions.
Napier Grass Silage Brazil Long
FiberForageHindgutNutritionNapier grass, also known as elephant grass, is a perennial forage grown in tropical regions. Additives such as molasses are commonly used to improve the fermentation of this silage.
Napier Grass Silage Brazil Medium Chop
FiberForageHindgutNutritionNapier grass silage, otherwise known as elephant grass, is a tall-growing perennial forest crop. It is cut, fermented, and used as forage for cattle in tropical countries.
Orchard Silage – 13% CP 60% NDF
FiberForage
Hay Stretcher
ProteinOrchard grass silage can be used as an alternative to hay in equine diets if necessary. Orchard silage that is harvested at an earlier growth stage provides high protein and lower fibre content.
Orchard Silage – 16% CP 55% NDF
FiberForageHay StretcherProteinOrchard grass silage is a common feed for cattle. It can be used as an alternative to hay in equine diets when forage availability is low. High protein, low fibre orchard grass silage should be fed in moderation and only to horses with higher energy demands.
Orchard Silage – 8% CP 65% NDF
FiberForageHay Stretcher
NutrientsOrchard grass is grown throughout North America and used for pasture, hay and silage for horses. Silage is fed as an alternative to hay in equine diets if necessary.
Reed Canary Silage – 10% CP 65% NDF
FiberForageNutritionProteinReed 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
FiberForageNutritionProteinReed 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.
Rye Grass Silage – 15% CP 58% NDF
FiberForageNutritionProteinRyegrass 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
EnergyFiberForageProteinRyegrass 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
FiberForageNutrition
Weight IssuesRyegrass 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.
Silage Mixed – 13% CP 56% NDF
FiberForageNutritionProteinMixed silage containing legume and grass species has variable protein and fibre content. Mid-quality mixed silage containing 13% crude protein and 56% NDF may be appropriate for horses with higher protein requirements.
Silage Mixed – 18% CP 48% NDF
FiberForageHay StretcherNutritionMixed silage composed of legume and grass species can be used in equine diets when forage availability is low. Mixed silage containing 18% crude protein can be fed in limited quantities to horses with high protein needs.
Silage Mixed – 9% CP 64% NDF
FiberForageNutritionProteinMixed silage containing legume and grass species is used in equine diets as an alternative to hay. Silage is commonly fed when weather conditions interfere with hay production.
Silage Oat – 13% CP 60% NDF
FiberForageNutritionProteinOat silage is commonly fed to dairy cattle as a protein and fibre source. It is not commonly fed to horses.
Sorghum Grain Silage – 9% CP 64% NDF
EnergyFiberForageNutritionSorghum silage-containing grain is a high-starch, high-energy forage commonly fed to cattle. Silage is used as an alternative to hay. However, sorghum sudan grasses have high levels of nitrate and prussic acid which are toxic to horses.
Sorghum Silage Brazil Fine Chop
DigestionFiberForageNutritionSorghum is an annual grass commonly used as a forage source for ruminants. Fine chop increases nutrient digestibility and silage compaction.
Sorghum Silage Brazil Long
DigestionFiberForageNutritionSorghum is an annual grass commonly used as a forage source for ruminants. Long chop increases the physically effective fibre content.
Sorghum Silage Brazil Medium Chop
DigestionFiberForageNutritionSorghum is a tall, annual grass that is commonly used as a forage source for ruminants. It can be cut and stored in anaerobic conditions to make silage.
Sorghum Silage Honduras Fine Chop
DigestionFiberForageNutritionSorghum is a tall annual grass that can be ensiled as a forage source for ruminants. Tropical sorghum is a different species than the sorghum plant found in North America and Europe.
Sorghum Silage Honduras Long
DigestionFiberForageNutritionSorghum is a tall annual grass that can be used as grain or forage. Tropical sorghum differs from the common species found in North America and Europe.
Sorghum Silage Honduras Medium Chop
DigestionFiberForageNutritionSorghum is a tall annual grass that can be used for grain or forage. Sorghum is related to maize (corn) and shares similar ensiling characteristics.
Sorghum Sudan Silage – 11% CP 68% NDF
FiberForageNutritionProteinSorghum Sudan silage is commonly fed to cattle and other ruminants. It should not be fed to horses as they are susceptible to sudan grass toxicity.
Soy Bean Silage
EnergyForageNutritionProteinSoybean silage is typically produced under drought-stress conditions that are unlikely to result in a high yield of soybean grain. Soybean silage is a high-protein forage source more commonly fed to cattle.
Sunflower Silage – 35% DM 55% NDF
EnergyFiberForageNutritionSunflower Silage is the fibrous material that remains after the seeds have been harvested. It is compressed and fermented without air to produce a lower energy, high fiber forage that is used for cattle.
Sunflower Silage – 40% DM 60% NDF
EnergyFiberForageNutritionSunflower Silage is made from the plant material that remains after sunflower seeds are harvested. It is fermented under anaerobic conditions to produce a lower energy and higher fiber forage commonly used for cattle.
Triticale Silage
EnergyForageNutritionProteinTriticale is a small grain cereal that was originally developed as a hybrid of wheat and rye. It can be cut early for silage instead of being used as grain. Triticale is not commonly fed to horses.
Wheat Silage – 12% CP 58% NDF
DigestionFiberForageNutritionWheat silage is obtained from wheat that is cut early instead of being used for grain. This is more commonly fed to cattle than horses. Wheat silage is high in protein and can be ensiled in bunker or tower silos.
Whole Crop Barley Silage – 38% DM 46% NDF
FiberForage
GrainsNutritionWhole crop barley silage is a high-energy feed for ruminants. Dry matter content and fibre digestibility vary depending on the stage of maturity at harvest.
Whole Crop Barley Silage – 40% DM 43% NDF
FiberGrains
Gut HealthNutritionWhole crop barley silage is primarily fed to ruminants. It can replace a portion of grass silage in lactating dairy cattle diets.
Whole Crop Oat Silage – 32% DM 50% NDF
FiberGrainsGut HealthNutritionOat silage is a high-energy forage for ruminants. It is higher in protein than corn silage but has lower digestible energy content.
Whole Crop Rye Silage 36% DM 46% NDF
FiberGrainsGut HealthNutritionRye silage is a high-energy feedstuff primarily fed to ruminants. It is lower in starch and higher in fibre than corn silage.
Whole Crop Wheat Silage – 40% DM 48% NDF
FiberForageGrainsNutritionWhole crop wheat silage is a starch-rich feed for cattle and other ruminants. Fibre digestibility and dry matter content vary based on the stage of maturity.
Whole Crop Wheat Silage – 42% DM 42% NDF
FiberForageGrainsNutritionWhole crop wheat silage is a forage primarily fed to ruminants. It is a starch-rich feed that is produced by chopping and ensiling the entire wheat plant.
Whole Crop Wheat Silage – 44% DM 38% NDF
FiberGrainsGut HealthNutritionWhole crop wheat silage is a starch-rich feed primarily harvested for ruminants. Dry matter content and fibre digestibility vary with the maturity of the plant.
