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Anise - Feed Ingredient
Anise (Pimpinella anisum) is an aromatic plant whose seeds are commonly used as a flavoring agent and herbal ingredient in animal feed. It contains anethole, a natural compound responsible for its distinct licorice-like aroma and taste.
In equine nutrition, anise is often included in feed and supplements to enhance palatability, encouraging feed consumption in picky eaters. It has been traditionally used in herbal formulations, but its primary role in horse feeds is as a natural flavor enhancer. Anise is generally well-tolerated, though its inclusion is typically in small amounts due to its strong flavor profile.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Anise as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
Horse Supplement Pellets (Modesto Milling)
Modesto Milling Horse Supplement Pellets is a pelleted source of energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals that can be added to a horse ration. The pellets are made with organic oats, alfalfa, coconut meal, and sesame meal.
Horse-Manna Performance Supplement (Manna Pro)
Horse-Manna Performance Supplement is intended to supplement energy and protein in an equine ration. It contains soybean meal, corn, hominy, oatmeal, whey, and linseed meal.
Horse-Manna Vitality Supplement (Manna Pro)
Horse-Manna Vitality Supplement contains soybean meal, flaxseed, whey, and alfalfa meal to add protein to the equine ration. It also provides some minerals and vitamins.
Icelandic Mix (Saracen Horse Feeds)
Icelandic Mix is a mixed ration formulated specifically to meet the needs of Icelandic ponies in light to moderate work. This ration is low energy, low sugar, and low starch.
K.I.S. Trace Pellet Original (Thorne Bottom Farm)
K.I.S Trace Pellet Original from Thorne Bottom Farm is a vitamin-mineral pellet for horses. This supplement is intended to balance forages and improve coat quality.
K.I.S. Trace Powder Original (Thorne Bottom Farm)
K.I.S. Trace Powder Original is a vitamin-mineral powder for horses formulated with yeast and alfalfa meal. This forage balancer uses organic trace minerals.
Leading Edge (Manna Pro)
Leading Edge by Manna Pro is an equine feed intended for all classes of horses. It contains 14% crude protein and 6% crude fat from sources such as wheat middlings, corn, soy hulls, and vegetable oil.
Limited (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Limited by Bluebonnet is a ration balancer containing no soy, corn, wheat, oats, molasses, beet pulp, flax or cottonseed. It is intended for sensitive or allergy-prone horses.
Lite Ration Balancer (Lifeline)
Lite Ration Balancer by Lifeline is a pelleted supplemented intended for growing horses and pregnant/lactating broodmares.
Low Starch (Triple Crown)
Triple Crown Low Starch is a pelleted feed containing a lower level of 13.5% NSC. It has no corn, molasses or alfalfa meal which can cause excitability in horses.
Makor (St.Hippolyt)
Makor by St.Hippolyt is a supplement high in magnesium and Vitamin E intended to support horses in intense competition and training.
Mass-No-Sass (Daily Dose Equine)
Mass-No-Sass by Daily Dose Equine is a hay-based feed with high fat and fibre. It is intended to be digested in the foregut, allowing a horse to maintain focus and calm during training.
Meadow Grass with Herbs & Oil (Dengie)
Meadow Grass with Herbs & Oil is a chopped and pelleted feed. It is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It is meant to support senior horses who have poor dental health.
MicroVital (St.Hippolyt)
MicroVital by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement intended to support horses deficient in trace minerals and vitamins.
Mucolyte (St.Hippolyt)
Mucolyte by St.Hippolyt is a supplement intended to support horse's airways and overall immune function.
Naturals Pelleted Horse Feed (Triple Crown)
Triple Crown Naturals is a pelleted horse feed made with GMO-free ingredients and without corn, soybean, or molasses. Energy sources include alfalfa meal, ground oats, wheat middlings, and flaxseed.
Nordic Beet Balance+ (Nordic Horse)
Nordic Beet Balance+ by Nordic Horse is a low NSC (7.5%) supplement intended for horses with sensitive digestive systems, or horses sensitive to starch and sugar.
Performance Senior (Daily Dose Equine)
Performance Senior by Daily Dose Equine is a textured feed that provides a high-calorie diet with 15% fat that is ideal for senior horses with dental issues or hard keepers.
Performance Textured (ProElite)
ProElite Performance Horse Feed is a textured feed intended for mature show and performance horses. It provides 12% fat and 18.3% NSC with energy sources including beet pulp, whole oats, wheat middlings, soybean hulls, and cane molasses.
Performance XL (Manna Pro)
Performance XL from Manna Pro is a complete feed designed for equine athletes with higher energy demands. It contains Calf-Manna® as a source of protein and Max-E Glo® Stabilized Rice Bran as a source of energy from fat. Performance XL is 12% crude protein, 8% crude fat, and 8% crude fibre.
Plain 12% Pellet (Sweet Country Feeds)
Plain 12% Pellet by Sweet Country Feeds is a molasses-free formulation that provides 12% protein and 4% fat. It is intended for mature horses at maintenance or in light exercise.
Precision (Ark Nutrition)
Precision by Ark Nutrition is a pelleted feed that is low in sugar with a moderate starch level meant to ease digestion and is higher in soluble fiber levels to support hindgut function.
Pro Balance (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Pro Balance by Bluebonnet is a comprehensive diet balancer formulated to correct vitamin and mineral deficiencies commonly found in forage-only diets for horses. It also includes yeast, probiotics, and digestive enzymes to support optimal gut health and nutrient absorption.
Pro24 Supplement (Hoffman’s Horse Products)
Pro24 Supplement from Hoffman's is a concentrated protein, vitamin, and mineral supplement to support horses over 1 year of age. Pro24 Supplement is intended to be fed with good quality forages and contains no added sugars or starches.
Protek GI (Kelato)
Protek GI by Kelato is a supplement intended to support overall digestive health in horses.
Pulmo-Care (Probiotech)
Pulmo-Care from Probiotech is a respiratory supplement that is intended to assist with the moisture balance in the nose, throat, and lungs. It contains selenium and is meant to support the immune system.
Pulmonaire (Herbs for Horses)
Pulmonaire is an anti-oxidant supplement purported to support immune function and suppress allergic reactions. It consists of aniseed, omega-3 oil, and spirulina (blue green algae).
Rapid Flex (Manna Pro)
Rapid Flex from Manna Pro is a joint supplement that contains a blend of glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, hyaluronic acid, and various herbs.
Ration Balancer Pellets (Ritchie Smith – Harmony)
Ration Balancer Pellets from Ritchie Smith's Harmony is a low starch, low sugar product that is a source of protein. It can be supplied to any horse and can help meet protein requirements when forage doesn't.
Respiratory (Pure Feed Company)
Respiratory by Pure Feed Company is a powdered respiratory supplement to support a healthy respiratory system. It contains MSM and an anti-oxidant combination of vitamins C and E.
Respiratory Balancer (Horslyx)
Respiratory Balancer from Horslyx is intended for performance and active horses of all ages and breeds. This balancer is designed to support a healthy respiratory system, immunity, and hoof health.
Senior Textured Feed (ProElite)
Pro Elite Senior Textured Feed is a high fat (10%) and protein (14%) senior complete feed. It is appropriate for senior horses that need help maintaining or gaining weight.
Sho-Flex Meal (Manna Pro)
Sho-Flex Meal by Manna Pro is a powdered joint health supplement that contains Glucosamine HCl, MSM, Chondroitin Sulfate, and Vitamin C. Anise flavouring and yeast culture are added to improve palatability.
Starch Wise (ProElite)
ProElite Starch Wise is a pelleted horse feed with a maximum 14.5% NSC. It is formulated with moderate levels of starch and sugar for mature show and performance horses.
Stock Builder (Star Milling Co)
Stock Builder by Star Milling Co is a high protein supplement formulated with ingredients such as soybean meal, ground cereal grains and whey. It contains a minimum of 25% protein and no added minerals and vitamins.
Strategy® Professional Formula GX (Purina Mills)
Strategy Professional Formula GX is a pelleted concentrate horse feed for all life stages. It provides 14% crude protein, 6% crude fat and 12.5% fiber.
Stress Free Forage (Triple Crown)
Stress Free Forage by Triple Crown is intended for performance and underweight horses. It is ideal for horses that have ulcers, leaky gut syndrome, and horses stressed by trailering.
Structure E Grain-Free (St.Hippolyt)
Structure E by St.Hippolyt is a grain-free feed low in starch and sugar, and is intended for all types of horses and ponies.
Super Horse 12-12 (Manna Pro)
Super Horse 12-12 from Manna Pro is a textured sweet feed formulated for performance horses, broodmares, and stallions. Super Horse 12-12 contains 12% crude protein, 6% crude fat, and 7% crude fiber.
Super Horse Performance 10 (Manna Pro)
Super Horse Performance 10 from Manna Pro is available as a pellet or a textured feed. Super Horse Performance 10 contains 10% crude protein, 6% crude fat, 7% crude fibre, and uses a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
SUPREME™ 10 Pelleted Feed (BUCKEYE Nutrition)-[Discontinued]
SUPREME™ 10 Pelleted Feed is a now-discontinued feed that provided 10% crude protein in a fortified grain mix. It was formulated to support the nutritional needs of mature horses.
Sweet ‘N Safe (Daily Dose Equine)
Sweet 'N Safe by Daily Dose Equine is a textured feed for the average horse needing a higher caloric intake. It contains energy sources such as roasted whole oats, roasted whole barley, and roasted whole soybeans.
Synergy (Ark Nutrition)
Ark Nutrition Synergy is a concentrated mineral and vitamin premix containing 100% organic selenium and a blend of inorganic and organic trace minerals. It contains no molasses, fillers or artificial flavours.
Track Burner (Quality Feeds)
Track Burner by Quality feeds is a textured sweet feed containing vitamins and minerals. It is intended to meet the high energy demands of racehorses.
Training Formula (Triple Crown) – [Discontinued]
Triple Crown Training Formula is now a discontinued feed which was a high-calorie, high-fat feed designed to meet the energy requirements of exercising horses. Energy sources included oats, molasses, soybeans, beet pulp, alfalfa and wheat middlings.
Turbo Mag BCAA (Stride Animal Health)
Turbo Mag BCAA from Stride Animal Health is a powdered electrolyte for horses. Turbo Mag BCAA is intended to support hydration levels and replace lost electrolytes.
Ultium Growth Formula (Purina)
Purina Ultium® Growth Formula is a concentrate feed intended for breeding and growing horses. It provides 9.5% fat with added amino acids to support development.
Velocity (Ark Nutrition)
Velocity by Ark Nutrition is a pelleted feed intended for horses in moderate to heavy work. It contains a blend of essential amino acids and fatty acids meant to support muscle development and improve muscle recovery.
Vermont Blend Pro (Custom Equine Nutrition)
Vermont Blend Pro is a forage balancer and hoof supplement with added yeast cultures. It uses organic sources of copper and zinc. It has a lower feeding rate than the original Vermont Blend.
Vermont Blend Pro No Selenium (Custom Equine Nutrition)
Vermont Blend Pro No Selenium by Custom Equine Nutrition is a supplement containing no added selenium intended for horses with diets that already contain adequate amounts of this trace mineral.



















