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Bacillus licheniformis - Feed Ingredient

Bacillus licheniformis is a gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium commonly used in animal feed as a direct-fed microbial (DFM) or probiotic. It is known for its ability to produce enzymes such as proteases, amylases, and cellulases, which aid in the breakdown of feed components. This microorganism is naturally found in soil, water, and the intestinal tracts of animals and is recognized for its resilience, including its ability to form heat-resistant spores.

In equine nutrition, Bacillus licheniformis may be included in feed or supplements to support digestive efficiency and microbial balance within the gastrointestinal tract. Its enzymatic activity can help improve the digestion of complex carbohydrates and proteins, particularly in the hindgut where fiber fermentation occurs.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Bacillus licheniformis as an ingredient.

Feed Name	Brand	ID	Availability	Format	Protein	Fat	ADF	NDF	NSC	DE	Lysine	Calcium	Phosphorus	Magnesium	Potassium	Sodium	Chloride	Iron	Zinc	Copper	Selenium	Biotin	Vitamin E
4-In-1 (Meal)	MVP	469585		Premix	--	--	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	2425.09 ppm	--	--	352.74 ppm	--
4-In-1 H/A Joint Supplement	MVP	469582	--	Pelleted	--	--	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	1616.72 ppm	--	--	235.2 ppm	--
5-In-1 H/A	MVP	469573		Pelleted	--	--	--	0%	--	--	--	3.21%	1.56%	3.12%	1.1%	--	--	--	2658.84 ppm	886.28 ppm	16.5 ppm	146.67 ppm	3545.12 KIU
Air-Way EQ	MVP	469314		Pelleted	--	--	--	0%	--	0 mcal/kg	7.86%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
All-In-One Supplement	Extreme Equine Supplements	1120811		Powdered	20.6%	8.3%	9.4%	30%	1.2%	3.81 mcal/kg	16.43%	0.51%	0.33%	0.2%	3.33%	0.28%	3.67 ppm	327.6 ppm	2976.2 ppm	992.1 ppm	19.84 ppm	724.2 ppm	9920.6 KIU
Amber Grains Classic 12-4 Fiberwise	Coker Feed Mill	1234004		Textured	13.3%	4.4%	24.4%	46.7%	18.1%	2.74 mcal/kg	5.8%	1.11%	0.56%	0.33%	1.11%	0.2%	0.3 ppm	--	144.4 ppm	55.6 ppm	0.56 ppm	1.7 ppm	122.5 KIU
Amber Grains Classic 12-6 Textured	Coker Feed Mill	1233357	--	Textured	13.3%	6.7%	18.9%	36.7%	37.2%	3.16 mcal/kg	5%	1.11%	0.56%	0.33%	1.11%	0.2%	0.3 ppm	250 ppm	144.4 ppm	27.8 ppm	0.5 ppm	1.7 ppm	122.5 KIU
Amber Grains Classic Senior Textured	Coker Feed Mill	1233690		Textured	15.6%	7.8%	20%	37.8%	27.2%	3.14 mcal/kg	6.4%	1.11%	0.56%	0.33%	1.11%	0.2%	0.3 ppm	333.3 ppm	277.8 ppm	55.6 ppm	0.56 ppm	1.7 ppm	367.4 KIU
Amber Grains Elite 10-10 Performance	Coker Feed Mill	1232906	--	Textured	11.1%	11.1%	13.3%	27.8%	43.6%	3.71 mcal/kg	7%	1.11%	0.56%	0.33%	0.83%	0.3%	0.5 ppm	155.6 ppm	277.8 ppm	66.7 ppm	0.67 ppm	1.7 ppm	612.4 KIU
Amber Grains Elite 12-12 Performance	Coker Feed Mill	1233215	--	Textured	13.3%	13.3%	20%	37.8%	25.4%	3.55 mcal/kg	7.5%	1.11%	0.67%	0.33%	1.11%	0.3%	0.5 ppm	305.6 ppm	277.8 ppm	66.7 ppm	0.67 ppm	1.7 ppm	612.4 KIU
Amber Grains Elite Front Runner	Coker Feed Mill	1219085	--	Textured	15.6%	13.3%	16.7%	33.3%	26.9%	3.65 mcal/kg	6.8%	1.11%	0.67%	0.44%	1.11%	0.3%	0.5 ppm	277.8 ppm	277.8 ppm	66.7 ppm	0.67 ppm	1.7 ppm	612.4 KIU
Amber Grains Elite Mare and Foal	Coker Feed Mill	1233337	--	Textured	17.8%	8.9%	17.8%	34.4%	26.8%	3.29 mcal/kg	6.9%	1.39%	0.78%	0.44%	1.11%	0.3%	0.5 ppm	277.8 ppm	277.8 ppm	66.7 ppm	0.67 ppm	1.7 ppm	612.4 KIU
Amber Grains Elite Serenity Ultra LS	Coker Feed Mill	1232980	--	Pelleted	15.6%	11.1%	22.2%	37.8%	10%	3.35 mcal/kg	6.4%	1.11%	0.56%	0.33%	0.83%	0.3%	0.5 ppm	333.3 ppm	266.7 ppm	66.7 ppm	0.67 ppm	1.7 ppm	661.4 KIU
Amber Grains Elite Super Senior	Coker Feed Mill	1232890	--	Textured	15.6%	11.1%	17.8%	37.8%	21.8%	3.41 mcal/kg	6.8%	1.11%	0.67%	0.33%	0.83%	0.3%	0.5 ppm	333.3 ppm	277.8 ppm	66.7 ppm	0.67 ppm	1.7 ppm	612.4 KIU
D-Carb Balance (Pellets)	MVP	469550		Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	5.62%	2.76%	5.88%	--	0.49%	0.76 ppm	--	4960.4 ppm	1234.59 ppm	24.25 ppm	--	5511.56 KIU
Exceed 6-way	MVP	430454		Pelleted	--	--	--	0%	--	0 mcal/kg	18.3%	--	0%	2.2%	--	--	--	--	1322.77 ppm	440.92 ppm	17.64 ppm	132.28 ppm	6613.87 KIU
Gastro-Plex Pellets	MVP	469566		Pelleted	--	--	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	2612.89 ppm	914.51 ppm	--	--	1224.79 KIU
GutBiome	ProElite	992345	--	Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Vitamin & Mineral Supplement	Horse Guard	401284		Pelleted	10%	--	--	--	--	0.5 mcal/kg	--	0.7%	0.63%	0.3%	--	--	--	890.76 ppm	3563.03 ppm	267.23 ppm	53.45 ppm	80.17 ppm	17815.1 KIU
In-SYNC 4	MVP	430455		Pelleted	50%	30%	--	0%	--	0 mcal/kg	17.55%	--	0%	8.82%	--	--	--	--	793.66 ppm	264.55 ppm	17.64 ppm	--	35273.99 KIU
Medicine Bag Complete	Stance Equine	1003686	--	Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	13.1%	5.3%	6.6%	0.2%	--	--	--	3707.1 ppm	1378.8 ppm	14.1 ppm	--	--
Mega Dose	Horse Guard	991506	--	Pelleted	100%	--	--	--	--	1 mcal/kg	0.53%	0.8%	0.53%	0.11%	--	--	--	926.3 ppm	1852.6 ppm	138.9 ppm	27.8 ppm	297 ppm	13923.9 KIU
Sand Free (Pellets)	MVP	469547		Pelleted	2.5%	0.63%	6.88%	18.97%	--	3.42 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Senior-Flex H/A	MVP	469578		Pelleted	--	--	--	0%	--	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	39123.6 KIU
Senior-Flex	MVP	469579		Premix	--	--	--	0%	--	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	44092.49 KIU
Trifecta	Horse Guard	430551		--	--	--	--	--	--	1.5 mcal/kg	--	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	--	--	--	489.9 ppm	1959.7 ppm	367.4 ppm	14.7 ppm	156.8 ppm	7348.7 KIU

Feeds, Supplements & Products

Seniority Pellet (Tribute)

Amino Acid

Complete Feed

Performance

Senior

Seniority Pellet is a pelleted complete feed formulated for adult and senior horses. It is a low-calorie feed with a high feeding rate and can be used to replace forage in the diet.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Legume Hay

Seniority™ Pellet (Tribute)

Complete Feed

Health

Nutrients

Ration Balancer

Tribute Seniority™ Pellet is an 18% NSC complete feed for mature horses. It provides energy from digestible fiber sources including dehulled soybean and alfalfa meal, wheat middlings, and beet pulp.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Sentinel Active Senior (Blue Seal)

Exercise

Fat

Fiber

Senior

Blue Seal Sentinel Active Senior is a pelleted feed formulated for active senior horses or hard-keepers. With energy sources such as wheat middlings, soybean hulls, and soybean oil, Sentinel Active Senior contains 19.7% NSC.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Energy Sources

Sentinel Care Equine Choice Topline 30 (Blue Seal)

Easy Keeper

Protein

Ration Balancer

Topline

Blue Seal Sentinel Care Equine Choice Topline 30 is a pelleted ration balancer with 14.7% NSC. It is formulated to provide protein, vitamins, and minerals that may be lacking in the equine diet.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Ration Balancer Supplement Protein Minerals Vitamins

Sentinel Care Gastric Support (Blue Seal)

Digestion

Gut Health

Mineral Balance

Probiotic

Sentinel Care Gastric Support is a pelleted equine supplement intended to support gastrointestinal health in times of stress. It contains bioavailable calcium and magnesium from a natural marine algae source to modulate gastric pH.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Supplement Gut Supplement Probiotics Legume Hay

Sentinel Grow & Excel GX (Blue Seal)

Exercise

Foal

Growth

Performance

Sentinel Grow & Excel GX is an extruded feed for hard keepers as well as growing, breeding, and performance horses. It provides 10% crude fat, 15% fiber, and a maximum of 17% NSC.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Sentinel LifeTime (Blue Seal)

Fat

Fiber

Joints

Performance

Sentinel LifeTime is an extruded feed intended for junior, adult and senior horses that require a higher caloric density. It provides 10% fat, 20% fibre and a maximum NSC of 14.5%.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Energy Sources Fat Fiber Legume Hay Joint Supplement

Sentinel Performance LS (Blue Seal)

Caloric Energy

Complete Feed

Performance

Senior

Blue Seal Sentinel® Performance LS is an extruded feed providing a maximum of 14% NSC. It is intended for horses requiring a higher calorie diet, such as equine athletes and hard keepers.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Legume Hay Fiber

Sentinel Safe Start SS (Blue Seal)

Complete Feed

Foal

Growth

Lactation

Sentinel Safe Start SS is an extruded complete feed formulated for broodmares and growing foals. It provides higher protein content (16%) to meet the increased demands of late gestation, early lactation, and developing foals.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Sentinel Senior SR (Blue Seal)

Dental

Feed Efficiency

Ration Balancer

Senior

Sentinel Senior SR is an extruded feed for older horses and mature easy keepers. It is formulated to provide higher feed efficiency for senior horses with gut issues or poor teeth. The addition of bioavailable marine-sourced calcium supports gastric pH and health.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Sentinel Simply Lite (Blue Seal)

Easy Keeper

Gut Health

Metabolic Syndrome

Probiotic

Sentinel Simply Lite from Blue Seal is a low-calorie pelleted feed intended for adult horses. Formulated for easy keepers, Sentinel Simply Lite provides lower fat and protein content with 16.2% NSC.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Gut Supplement Probiotics

Sentinel XT Grow (Blue Seal)

Fiber

Foal

Growth

Lactation

Sentinel® XT™ Grow is a textured horse feed intended for growing foals and lactating mares. It provides 10% fat and 16% protein with primary ingredients including soybean hulls, beet pulp and alfalfa meal.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Energy Sources Fat Protein Legume Hay

Sentinel XT Pro (Blue Seal)

Growth

Nutrients

Performance

Senior

Sentinel XT Pro by Blue Seal is a textured feed intended for growing horses, performance horses, gestating mares, breeding horses and senior horses.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Feeds

Sentinel XT Show (Blue Seal)

Caloric Energy

Competition Horses

Exercise

Weight Issues

Sentinel® XT™ Show is a textured feed intended for active adult horses and competition horses with higher nutrient requirements. It provides a higher fat content (12%) and digestible fibre sources including soybean hulls, beet pulp and alfalfa meal.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Legume Hay Fat Oats

Showman (ProElite)

Complete Feed

Low NSC Feeds

Muscle

Performance

ProElite by Showman is a pelleted, extruded feed intended for mature horses in moderate to intense work. It is intended to be a low glycemic feed for supporting muscle strength.

Energy Sources Complete Feeds

Snack Horse Treats (DAC)

Caloric Energy

Energy

Fat

Nutrients

Snack Horse Treats by DAC are supplemental molasses- and oat-based horse treats. They can be used for training, as rewards, or simply as an everyday treat. However, they should be fed in moderation.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Sugar Horse Treats

Starch Wise (ProElite)

Gut Health

Nutrition

Performance

Senior

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.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Sunshine Plus Pelleted Horse Feed (Blue Seal)

Complete Feed

Protein

Vitamins

Yeast

Sunshine Plus is a high protein (30%) pelleted feed containing soybean meal and whey. Energy sources include cane molasses, wheat middlings, oil, and corn distillers grains.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Vitamin Supplements Energy Sources Amino Acid Supplements Minerals Vitamins Corn

Super Horse 12-12 (Manna Pro)

Broodmare

Complete Feed

Nutrition

Performance

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.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Super Horse Manna Senior (Manna Pro)

Dental

Nutrition

Senior

Weight Issues

Super Horse Manna Senior from Manna Pro is a beet pulp-based feed designed for senior horses. It contains 12.5% crude protein, 4% crude fat, 18% dietary starch, 7% sugars, and a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Super Horse Performance 10 (Manna Pro)

Exercise

Grains

Nutrition

Performance

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.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Barley Oats

Synergize (Tribute)

Fat

Gut Health

Low NSC Feeds

Performance

Synergize by Tribute is a pelleted feed intended for hard-keepers and horses with a heavy workload that are sensitive to sugar and starch.

Complete Feeds Feeds

Topline Advantage (ProElite)

Digestion

Nutrition

Protein

Topline

ProElite Topline Advantage is a pelleted horse supplement that provides essential nutrients and amino acids for muscle development. It contains 50% crude protein.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Protein Amino Acid Supplements Probiotics

Total Performance (DAC)

Health

Nutrients

Organic Trace Minerals

Vitamins

Total Performance by DAC is a vitamin and mineral supplement designed for mature performance horses. It is formulated with trace minerals, amino acids and probiotics.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Mineral Supplements Vitamin Supplements

Tough To Beet® (Tribute Equine)

Energy

Fat

Fiber

Performance

Tough To Beet® is a high-fat textured feed formulated with shredded beet pulp, grains and soybean oil. This feed targets mature horses in training to meet their calorie needs.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Trifecta (Horse Guard)

Health

Hoof Health

Mineral Balance

Vitamins

Trifecta from Horse Guard is a powdered vitamin, mineral, hoof, and joint supplement with added prebiotics and probiotics. It contains glucosamine, MSM, and hyaluronic acid to help with joint support. Trifecta also contains added iron and 32 mg of biotin per serving.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Minerals Vitamins

Ultra Complete (Tribute)

Energy

Fat

Performance

Weight Issues

Ultra Complete is a high-fat and fibre textured feed formulated for adult horses in heavy work, such as racehorses in training. It is made with beet pulp, molasses, whole oats and soybeans.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Ultra GH (Tribute)

Fat

Feed Efficiency

Fiber

Gut Health

Tribute Ultra GH is a complete pelleted feed intended to support gastrointestinal health in performance horses. It contains added microencapsulated dry yeast, direct-fed microbials, organic and inorganic trace minerals. It provides 8% crude fat and 21.5% NSC.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Gut Supplement

Vitamins & Minerals Alfalfa (Equine Challenge)

Health

Mineral Balance

Ration Balancer

Vitamins

Vitamins and Minerals Alfalfa by Equine Challenge is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended for horses on Alfalfa based diets.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Minerals Vitamins Ration Balancer

Vitamins & Minerals Grass (Equine Challenge)

Vitamins & Minerals Grass from Equine Challenge is an equine supplement formulated for horses on grass diets. Vitamins & Minerals Grass is intended to assist in healthy coat and hoof growth. This supplement is formulated with flaxseed, added vitamins, minerals, and probiotics.

Supplement Minerals Vitamins

WaterWerks (HorseTech)

Gut Health

Prebiotic

Probiotic

Yeast

WaterWerks from HorseTech is a supplement that is meant to provide digestive support and is meant for horses with free fecal water syndrome or leaky gut syndrome. It contains live yeast and bacteria for gut health.

Probiotics Supplement Yeast Supplements

Weight Booster (DuMor)

Caloric Energy

Fat

Omega 3-6-9

Weight Issues

Weight Booster by DuMor is a high caloric supplement formulated to provide extra calories required for body condition and equine performance.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement

Weight Booster High-Calorie Supplement (Agrimaster)

Caloric Energy

Fat

Nutrients

Weight Issues

Weight Booster High-Calorie Supplement by Agrimaster is a high-calorie supplement intended to support weight gain and coat condition in all classes of horses.

Supplement Fat Weight Gain Supplement Commercial Feeds & Supplements

Wholesome Blends Balancer (Tribute)

Gut Health

Health

Low NSC Feeds

Ration Balancer

Wholesome Blends Balancer is a soy-free ration balancer with 28% protein, 5% fat and less than 15% NSC. It is formulated with canola, flax, alfalfa, and sunflower meals as well as split peas for protein.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Ration Balancer Supplement

Wholesome Blends Performance (Tribute)

Complete Feed

Energy

Fat

Performance

Wholesome Blend Performance is a performance horse feed with higher levels of fat and protein. It is a textured feed using a variety of energy, fat and protein sources, both alternative and conventional.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Energy Sources Fat Legume Hay

Wholesome Blends Senior (Tribute)

Complete Feed

Digestion

Fiber

Senior

Wholesome Blends Senior is a soy-free high-fat and high-fiber textured complete feed for senior horses. It contains beet pulp, alfalfa meal, flaxseed meal, split peas, and canola oil.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds

Yucca 5 Way PAC (DAC)

Health

Nutrients

Organic Trace Minerals

Yeast

Yucca 5 Way PAC by DAC is a powdered supplement designed for all classes of mature horses. It contains added trace minerals and Yucca schidigera extract.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Mineral Supplements