English
Identify gaps in your horse's nutrition program to optimize their well-being.
Barley Silage - Feed Ingredient
Barley silage is produced from the whole barley plant that is harvested at a specific maturity stage and then chopped and ensiled under anaerobic conditions. This fermentation process preserves the crop’s nutrients—including proteins, carbohydrates, and fiber—while yielding a product with higher moisture content than hay.
In equine nutrition, barley silage is incorporated as an alternative forage component to adjust dietary moisture and nutrient balance. It is blended with other feed ingredients to help achieve a consistent nutrient profile and is used in diets for performance horses, growing foals, and lactating mares.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Barley Silage as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
Barley Silage – 12% CP 55% NDF
Fiber
Grains
Nutrients
ProteinBarley is a cool-season cereal grain crop that matures quickly. Barley silage is a high-protein forage commonly fed to cattle but not typically provided to horses.
Barley Silage – 14% CP 50% NDF
Caloric EnergyFiberGrainsProteinBarley silage is a high-protein forage source commonly fed to cattle. This feed is derived from barley cut and ensiled at an early stage of growth. Horses typically are fed barley hay rather than barley silage.
Barley Silage – 9% CP 60% NDF
FiberGrainsNutrientsProteinBarley silage is made from barley plants harvested in the mid- to late-dough stage. This silage is commonly used as a cattle feed in drought-prone areas. Horses are typically fed barley hay as opposed to barley silage.
Whole Crop Barley Silage – 38% DM 46% NDF
Fiber
ForageGrains
NutritionWhole 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.
