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Starch - Feed Database
View the nutrition analysis for starch sources for horses in the Equine Feed Database. Compare ingredients with high starch levels that provide energy in the equine diet.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
Extruded Maize (Dunstan)
Extruded Maize by Dunstan is a high energy corn supplement intended for weight gain.
Extruded Rice (Dunstan)
Extruded Rice by Dunstan is a calorie dense feed supplement that is intended to support top line and muscle development.
Fastrak (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Fastrak is a high-energy feed for horses and ponies in moderate to heavy work. This feed supports digestive health, bone density, and immunity. It contains vitamin E, marine-derived calcium, and gastric buffers.
Flaked Barley (Red Mills)
Flaked Barley from Red Mills is intended for all horses and ponies at any work level. The barley is steam cooked which allows it to be highly digestible and it improves nutrient absorption.
Flaked Maize (Red Mills)
Flaked Maize by Red Mills is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels that require additional energy. Flaked Maize is steam-cooked, improving digestibility and nutrient absorption.
Flaked Oats (Red Mills)
Flaked Oats from Red Mills is intended for all horses and ponies at any work level. This feed contains steam-cooked oats which are meant to support digestibility and absorption.
Foal and Yearling Mix (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Foal and Yearling Mix is a textured feed for young and growing stock. It can be used as a creep feed or supplemental feed for yearlings. It contains 16.6% protein, 6.2% fat, and 6.1% fibre.
FUSION (Cube) Masterfeeds
Masterfeeds Fusion (cube) is a high-calorie complete horse feed in a palatable cube format that encourages chewing and supports digestive health. It contains 6% fat and 17% fibre.
Genesis Performance Plus (Organic Horse Feed)
Genesis™ Performance Plus is a certified organic horse feed intended for race horses, 3-day eventers, and equine athletes. It provides 6.75% fat, 13.75% protein and 8.8% fibre from organic oats, hulless barley, peas, and flax seed meal.
Golden Select Rolled Oats (Poulin Grain)
Golden Select Rolled Oats by Poulin are whole oats that have been processed by rolling. Rolled oats are more digestible than whole, intact oats and provide high levels of energy.
Golden Select Whole Oats (Poulin Grain)
Poulin Golden Select Whole Oats is a concentrate grain feed intended to be used to add caloric energy, fiber, and protein to a horse's diet. It contains 11% protein, 3% fat, and 15% fiber.
Hi-Performance Mix (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Hi-Performance Mix is an oat-based high-energy feed. It is ideal for horses and ponies in moderate to hard work. It contains 14% protein, 5.7% fat, 8.9% fibre, and 21% starch.
Honey Cote Flaked Oats (Red Mills)
Honey Cote Flaked Oats from Red Mills is intended for all horses and ponies at any level of work. This feed contains oat flakes, molasses, and soya oil.
Horse & Pony Cubes (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Horse and Pony Cubes are an oat-free pelleted feed. It is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and in light to moderate work. It contains 10% protein, 2.4% fat, and 15.7% fibre.
Horse & Pony Cubes (Spillers Feeds)
Spillers Feed Horse and Pony Cubes equine feed is suited for all adult horse and pony types. This feed has high amounts of starch and Vitamin E.
Horse & Pony Mix (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Horse and Pony Mix is an oat-free and micronized feed. It is ideal for horses and ponies of all ages and in light to moderate work. It contains 10% protein, 4.5% fat, and 7% fibre.
Mais Flocon (Nature Belisle)
Mais Flocon by Nature Belisle is a corn feed intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It contains 7.5% protein and 2.15% fibre.
Naturals Steam Crimped Oats (Triple Crown)
Naturals Steam Crimped Oats by Triple Crown is intended for mature, underweight, and performance horses that might need extra calories and energy.
Naturals Whole Oats (Triple Crown)
Naturals Whole Oats by Triple Crown is intended for mature, underweight, and performance horses that are in need of extra calories and energy. It contains 9% protein, 12% fibre, and 3% fat.
Nice & Easy Mix (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Nice and Easy Mix is an oat-free feed for horses and ponies in light work. It has 10% protein, 2.9% fat, and 12% fiber. It also contains micronized cereals to help support digestion.
No.11 Racehorse Cubes (Baileys Horse Feeds)
Baileys Horse Feeds No. 11 Racehorse Cubes are intended for racehorses in moderate to heavy work that selectively feed. This pelleted feed contains 26% starch and 13% protein.
No.12 Trotting Cubes (Baileys Horse Feeds)
No.12 Trotting Cubes by Baileys Horse Feeds is intended for harness racers such as standardbreds. This pelleted feed is energy-dense, providing adequate nutrients without overwhelming the digestive system. This feed has an NSC value of 31.5%.
No.15 Senior Mix (Baileys Horse Feeds)
No.15 Senior Mix from Baileys Horse Feeds is a feed mix intended for senior horses and ponies. This feed mix contains 27% starch, 14% fiber, and 12.5% protein.
No.22 Prep-Ease (Baileys Horse Feeds)
No.22 Prep-Ease from Baileys Horse Feeds is targeted at young horses and ponies needing to gain topline/condition and those in early training. This feed has an NSC value of 25%.
No.23 Racing Light Cubes (Baileys Horse Feeds)
No.23 Racing Light Cubes by Baileys Horse Feeds is intended for racehorses needing a low-calorie diet but still bale to provide adequate nutrients for growth, tissue repair, or recovery. The feed's primary energy source is the 20% fiber content.
No.3 Stud & Youngstock Cubes (Baileys Horse Feeds)
No.3 Stud & Youngstock Cubes from Baileys Horse Feeds is intended for pregnant and lactating horses, growing youngstock, and covering stallions.
No.4 Top Line Conditioning Cubes (Baileys Horse Feeds)
No.4 Top Line Conditioning Cubes from Baileys Horse Feeds is intended for underweight, performance, young, under muscled, and older (with poor dental health) horses and ponies. This feed contains 12.5% protein and 26% starch making it a very high-energy feed.
No.5 Yearling Cubes (Baileys Horse Feeds)
No.5 Yearling Cubes from Baileys Horse Feeds is intended for yearlings to three-year-olds. This pelleted feed mix is highly energy-dense, containing 32% starch and 15% protein.
No.7 Stud & Youngstock Mix (Baileys Horse Feeds)
No.7 Stud & Youngstock Mix from Baileys Horse Feeds is intended for growing youngstock, covering stallions, and pregnant and lactating mares. This feed contains 32% of starch, such as micronized peas, micronized maize, and oats.
No.9 All-Round Competition Mix (Baileys Horse Feeds)
No.9 All-Round Competition Mix from Baileys Horse Feeds is intended for performance horses and ponies. This feed contains 32% starch which comes from micronized cereals.
Oat Balancer Mix (Baileys Horse Feeds)
Oat Balancer Mix from Baileys Horse Feeds is intended for racehorses being fed a high oat diet in heavy work. This textured, high-energy feed is formulated to be fed alongside oats to counteract nutrient deficiencies that may come as a cause of feeding only oats.
Oat Tailings
Oat tailings refer to the small, broken pieces that remain after oat harvest or processing. Depending on the composition, it can have variable starch, fibre and protein content.
Oats – Dehulled
Oats are low in fat and high in starch. Dehulled oats are also higher in fiber, provides protein, minerals and vitamins.
Oats – Steam Rolled
Oats processed by steamrolling may have slightly improved digestibility. This can be a suitable high-fibre feed to meet additional calorie requirements for growing or performance horses.
Oats – Whole
Whole oats are a high-fibre feed that contains highly digestible starch and carbohydrates. It can be a good energy source for growing or performance horses.
Oats, Whole (Modesto Milling)
Modesto’s whole organic oats provide a high level of energy and 11.5% protein. Oats are beneficial for horses needing a dense source of calories. Oats are palatable making them ideal for any horse or pony.
Osceola 10 (Seminole)
Seminole Osceola 10 is a textured feed with corn, oats, and molasses for mature pleasure horses with a high 48% NSC (sugar & starch) content. This feed contains yeast culture and antioxidants.
Palm Kernel Expeller NZ
Palm Kernel Expeller is a byproduct of palm oil extraction. It is a high-protein feed suitable for many classes of livestock.
Peanut Hulls
Peanut hulls are a by-product of peanut processing. Peanut hulls are high in lignin, an indigestible fibre. Aflatoxin contamination may be a concern with peanut hulls.
Peanut Skins
Peanut skins are a by-product of peanut processing. Peanut skins are a high-protein, high-fat feed option for livestock.
Potato By-Product Meal
Potato by-product meal is derived from potato processing. Potato products should be avoided in equine diets as they may be toxic for horses.
Potato Pulp
Potato pulp refers to the dry matter residue that remains after potatoes are processed to extract starch. The pulp is high in protein, starch and fiber.
Potatoes
Potatoes are a high-starch feed sometimes used in animal agriculture. Potatoes are not commonly fed to horses and may be toxic to them.
Power & Performance (Allen & Page)
Power & Performance from Allen & Page is intended for performance horses and ponies. Power & Performance is intended to provide slow-release energy.
Prep 14 (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Prep 14 is an energy-dense conditioning mix for horses and ponies in moderate to heavy work, sales preparation, and competition. It contains 14% protein, 8.4% fat, and 7.5% fibre.
Prep Mix (Baileys Horse Feeds)
Baileys Horse Feeds Prep Mix is formulated to provide optimum growth support and condition. This feed is intended for yearlings to 3-year-olds in early training. Prep Mix is oat-free and contains 6.5% of oil, which helps to improve coat quality.
Prime Conditioning Mix (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Prime Conditioning Mix is a highly digestible cereal based feed. It is intended for horses and ponies in moderate and heavy work. It is also suitable for senior horses and those needing to gain weight.
PROMINENT Textured Horse Feed (BUCKEYE Nutrition)
Prominent Textured Horse Feed by Buckeye Nutrition is a complete feed formulated for performance horses. It is palatable and provides 14% protein, 32% NSC and energy from oats, wheat, corn, and soybean oil.
Race 13 (Bluegrass Horse Feed)
Race 13 is a high-energy performance feed. It is intended for horses and ponies in moderate to heavy work, such as racehorses and polo ponies. It contains 13% protein, 6% fat, and 6.8% fiber.
Rice Bran
Rice bran is a high-fat feed commonly used in equine diets. It is relatively high in phosphorus, which must be appropriately balanced with calcium in the diet.



















