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Direct Fed Microbials - Feed Ingredient
Direct Fed Microbials (DFMs) refer to live, beneficial microorganisms included in animal feeds to support gastrointestinal health and microbial balance. Common types include species of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Enterococcus, Streptococcus, and certain yeast strains like Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
DFMs are typically added to feeds or supplements in viable form and are intended to colonize or interact with the gut microbiota. They may support digestive efficiency by promoting beneficial microbial populations, competing with undesirable microbes, and enhancing fiber fermentation—especially relevant in hindgut fermenters like horses
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Direct Fed Microbials as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
Optimum Digestive Health Pellets (Mad Barn)
Digestion
Feed Efficiency
Gut Health
ProbioticOptimum Digestive Health from Mad Barn is a probiotic and prebiotic supplement designed to support hindgut health in the horse. It helps to maintain a stable microflora and promote immune health.
Optimum Probiotic (Mad Barn)
DigestionGut Health
ImmunityProbioticMad Barn's Optimum Probiotic is a pure 5-strain probiotic supplement in a powdered format. It provides 20 billion CFU per serving of L. acidophilus, L. fermentum, L. casei, L. plantarum, and L. farciminis.
Visceral+ (Mad Barn)
DigestionGut HealthImmunityProbiotic
Ulcers
YeastVisceral+ by Mad Barn is a pelleted supplement to be used for horses with gastric health concerns. It is designed to maintain stomach and hindgut health and to support the immune system.
Stable MAX Senior Lite (Elk Grove Milling)
Complete Feed
NutritionProbiotic
SeniorStable MAX Senior Lite is a complete feed from Elk Grove Milling intended for senior horses, hard keepers, and metabolic horses. It provides probiotics and 15% protein.
Stable MAX Ultra Mate (Elk Grove Milling)
Complete Feed
Easy KeeperProbiotic
ProteinStable MAX Ultra Mate is a complete feed from Elk Grove Milling intended for easy keepers or horses in light work. It provides probiotics and 30% protein.
Stable Mix (Elk Grove Milling)
Caloric EnergyComplete Feed
FiberGut HealthStable Mix by Elk Grove Milling is a complete pelleted formula intended for all horses. This feed is high in fiber (30%) and can be used to replace forage in a horse's diet.
Stable Mix Futurity (Elk Grove Milling)
Growth
Performance
PrebioticProbioticStable Mix Futurity by Elk Grove Milling is a pelleted feed intended for young horses in training.
Stable Mix GC (Elk Grove Milling)
Complete Feed
Health
Joints
NutrientsStable Mix GC by Elk Grove Milling is a complete pelleted feed containing glucosamine and chondroitin. It is intended for horses that show signs of arthritis.
Stable Mix Lite (Elk Grove Milling)
Complete FeedHealth
Low NSC FeedsNutrientsStable Mix Lite by Elk Grove Milling is a high fiber feed containing less than 12% NSC. It is intended for easy keepers, or horses needing low sugar and starch diets.
Starch Wise (ProElite)
Gut HealthNutritionPerformanceSeniorProElite 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.
Stay Cool (Keyflow Feeds)
IngredientLow NSC FeedsPrebioticProbioticStay Cool from Keyflow has no added molasses with added prebiotics and probiotics to support horses’ digestive system. Stay Cool is an extruded feed with a low feeding rate.
Step 1 Start Right (Trouw Nutrition)
Complete Feed
FoalGrowth
LactationStep 1 Start Right is an extruded feed formulated to meet the nutritional demands of lactating broodmares, foals and weanlings. It can be fed to growing horses up to one year of age.
Step 2 Peak Performance – Sport (Trouw Nutrition)
Complete Feed
FatPerformance
Weight IssuesStep 2 Peak Performance - Sport by Trouw is an extruded, high-fat feed formulated to meet the energy demands of horses in heavy work, stallions, growing horses, and hard keepers. It provides 14% protein and 10% fat from vegetable oils.
Step 3 GenAPro (Trouw)
Complete FeedFiber
Hay StretcherLow NSC FeedsTrouw GenAPro (GAP) is an alfalfa-based, high fibre and low NSC feed with less than 10% sugar and starch content. GenAPro is designed as a partial or total hay replacer when quality forage is limited.
Step 4 Low Sugar Lite (Trouw Nutrition)
Complete FeedDigestionFiberLow NSC FeedsStep 4 Low Sugar Lite by Trouw Nutrition is a high-fibre pelleted feed intended for horses who are prone to founder, sugar sensitivities, insulin resistance and metabolic disorders.
Step 5 Top Up Mineral (Trouw Nutrition)
Health
Mineral Balance
Ration Balancer
VitaminsStep 5 Top Up Mineral by Trouw Nutrition is a loose mineral supplement intended for horses who need additional vitamins and minerals in their diet.
Step 6 Senior (Trouw Nutrition)
Complete Feed
DentalSeniorWeight IssuesStep 6 Senior is a pelleted and extruded feed intended for senior horses and hard keepers. It contains 5% fat, 16% protein and can be given to senior horses with dental issues.
Step 7 Top Up Supplement (Trouw Nutrition)
Easy KeeperGut HealthRation BalancerVitaminsStep 7 Top Up Supplement by Trouw Nutrition is a ration balancer intended to be used when horses are not consuming a complete feed, such as corn, oats or barley. It can be used for over-conditioned horses, horses on pasture and horses with low energy requirements.
Step 8 High Fat (Trouw Nutrition)
Complete FeedFatPerformanceWeight IssuesStep 8 High Fat - Cool Energy by Trouw Nutrition is a pelleted feed intended for performance horses or horses that required fat-sourced energy.
SU-PER Farrier’s Supplement Pellets (Gateway Products)
Amino Acid
Hoof HealthProbioticVitaminsSU-PER Farrier's Supplement Pellets by Gateway Products is a hoof supplement with 25mg of Biotin per serving. This supplement supports healthy hoof growth and structure.
SU-PER Form Pellets (Gateway Products)
HealthMineral BalanceProbioticVitaminsSU-PER Form Pellets by Gateway Products is a vitamin and mineral supplement that provides all the necessary nutrients. This supplement also includes additional amino acids and electrolytes and is meant for horses of all life stages.
SU-PER Gain Weight (Gateway Products)
Amino AcidFeed Efficiency
MuscleWeight IssuesSU-PER Gain Weight by Gateway Products is a weight-gaining product designed for hard keepers. It contains coconut oil as its fat source, the essential amino acids for muscle retention, and probiotics to aid in nutrient absorption.
SU-PER GastroShield Powder (Gateway Products)
Gut HealthNutrientsProbioticUlcersSU-PER GastroShield Powder by Gateway Products is a gut supplement meant to soothe the stomach from gastric acid upset. This supplement is for horses with a history of gastric ulcers or those at risk of developing gastric issues.
SU-PER Meta-Balance Powder (Gateway Products)
Hoof Health
Metabolism
Metabolic SyndromeNutrientsSU-PER Meta-Balance Powder is a supplement meant to support blood-glucose levels for healthy metabolic regulation. This supplement provides vitamins and minerals that help to maintain proper metabolism.
SU-PER Pro-Maxx Powder (Gateway Products)
Gut Health
HindgutImmunityProbioticSU-PER Pro-Maxx Powder by Gateway Products is a gut supplement that provides a blend of probiotics to provide healthy bacteria to the digestive tract. This supplement can help maintain proper gut health and microbial balance.
Sun Supreme Equine (Field Fresh Feeds)
BroodmareComplete Feed
Competition HorsesHealthSun Supreme from Field Fresh Feeds is a textured feed intended for performance horses, racehorses and broodmares. Sun Supreme is formulated with oats, peas and barley.
Sunshine Plus Pelleted Horse Feed (Blue Seal)
Complete FeedProteinVitaminsYeastSunshine 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.
Super Horse 12-12 (Manna Pro)
BroodmareComplete FeedNutritionPerformanceSuper 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 Manna Senior (Manna Pro)
DentalNutritionSeniorWeight IssuesSuper 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.
Super Horse Performance 10 (Manna Pro)
Exercise
GrainsNutritionPerformanceSuper 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.
Super Weight Gain (Horse Guard)
Coat QualityHealthNutritionWeight IssuesSuper Weight Gain by Horse Guard, is a supplement intended for healthy weight gain and enhancing coat condition. This supplement contains full-fat soybeans, prebiotics, probiotics and a vitamin mineral package.
Support Pro (Formula 707)
CalmingDigestionGut HealthUlcersSupport Pro from Formula 707 is a pelleted supplement that is intended to support digestion, stomach and hindgut health. It is also meant for calming or ulcer support.
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SupportPRO (Horse Logic Pro) – [Discontinued]
Competition HorsesGut HealthHealthImmunitySupportPRO from Horse Logic Pro is a pelleted gut supplement. SupportPRO is intended to provide hindgut support to horses who struggle with gastric issues during periods of stress. SupportPRO contains 12% crude protein and 1.25% fat.
Sweet ‘N Safe (Daily Dose Equine)
Caloric EnergyFat
FlavorGrainsSweet '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.
Sweet 10 (Excel Equine Feeds)
Easy Keeper
EnergyHealthNutritionSweet 10 is a textured feed from Excel Equine Feeds. This feed is intended for easy keepers or horses in light work.
Synergize (Tribute)
FatGut HealthLow NSC FeedsPerformanceSynergize by Tribute is a pelleted feed intended for hard-keepers and horses with a heavy workload that are sensitive to sugar and starch.
TNT For Horses (Dynamite Equine)
HealthImmunityNutritionVitaminsTNT For Horses from Dynamite Equine is a pelleted equine supplement. TNT For Horses is intended to support overall equine health. This supplement contains 18% protein and 8% fat.
Topline Advantage (ProElite)
DigestionNutritionProtein
ToplineProElite Topline Advantage is a pelleted horse supplement that provides essential nutrients and amino acids for muscle development. It contains 50% crude protein.
Total Equine (Total Feeds)
Complete FeedFiberGut HealthProteinTotal Equine is a feed formulated for horses, mules, and donkeys. It contains 15% crude protein and 5% fat. Energy and protein sources include alfalfa meal, rice bran, wheat middlings and soybean meal.
Total Equine Essentials (Total Feeds)
CirculationLow NSC FeedsMineral BalanceVitaminsTotal Equine Essentials is a complete extruded ration balancer intended for horses of all classes and activity levels. It has a low feeding rate and is designed to help to keep the NSC content of the diet low.
Total Equine LNSC (Total Feeds)
Low NSC FeedsMetabolic SyndromeNutrientsRation BalancerTotal Equine LNSC is a complete ration designed for horses suffering from insulin resistance. It contains a maximum 16% NSC with high 15% crude protein and moderate 5% fat.
Total Performance Plus (DAC)
HealthJoints
Organic Trace MineralsVitaminsTotal Performance Plus by DAC is a powered joint supplement enriched with vitamins and minerals. It contains glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Total Pre & Probiotic Powder (Ramard)
DigestionHindgutPrebioticProbioticThis powdered supplement from Ramard contains probiotics and prebiotics. These nutrients can assist in hindgut/gut health, and digestive functions. This can be supplied to any horse at any stage.
Tough as Nails (Tribute)
Hoof HealthMineral BalanceOrganic Trace MineralsVitaminsTribute Tough As Nails is a pelleted horse supplement formulated to support hoof growth. It contains biotin, calcium, iodine, organic minerals and the amino acid methionine.
Tough To Beet® (Tribute Equine)
EnergyFatFiberPerformanceTough 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.
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Training Formula (Triple Crown) – [Discontinued]
EnergyExerciseFatPerformanceTriple 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.
Trifecta (Horse Guard)
HealthHoof HealthMineral BalanceVitaminsTrifecta 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.
Trifiber Compete (Excel Equine Feeds)
Caloric EnergyLow NSC FeedsPerformanceWeight IssuesTrifiber Compete from Excel Equine Feeds is meant for performance horses and has a low NSC content. It is a safe source of calories with fat and fiber. It is made to be beneficial to horses prone to metabolic conditions and horses with weight issues.
Triple Play (Equi-lete)
Gut HealthHealthPerformanceWeight IssuesTriple Play by Equi-lete is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended to support gastric health, performance and body condition in hard keepers, performance horses and breeding stock.
Triplify (Excel Equine Feeds)
Competition HorsesHealthNutritionPerformanceTriplify is a textured feed from Excel Equine Feeds. Triplify is intended for horses in moderate to heavy work, and contains 10% protein and 10% fat.
Triumph Senior Horse Feed (Nutrena)
Complete FeedGut HealthSeniorToplineTriumph® Senior Horse Feed is a complete feed intended for older horses providing 14% protein, 7% fat and 21% NSC (sugar and starch).
U-Balance Foundation (Uckele)
FiberMineral BalanceProteinVitaminsUckele U-Balance Foundation is a pelleted vitamin, mineral, and amino acid supplement for horses. It is intended to balance the diet without adding significant calories. This supplement can also supports sugar metabolism.
Ulcer Protect (CEN)
DigestionGut HealthHealthUlcersUlcer Protect from CEN is a stomach supplement that can help protect the gut from ulcers, and aims to reduce the severity of present ones. It is meant to support a healthy gut lining and increase absorption.
Related Ingredients
- Microbial-based Additives
- Aspergillus niger
- Aspergillus oryzae
- Bacillus licheniformis
- Bacillus subtilis
- Bifidobacterium bifidum
- Bifidobacterium longum
- Bifidobacterium thermophylum
- Dried Bifidobacterium infantis
- Dried Enterococcus cremoris
- Dried Enterococcus diacetylactis
- Dried Lactobacillus helveticus
- Dried Lactobacillus lactis
- Dried Pediococcus acidilactici Fermentation Product
- Dried Pediococcus pentosaceus Fermentation Product
- Enterococcus faecium
- Enterococcus lactis
- Fermentation Extract
- Fermentation Solubles
- Lactobacillus brevis
- Lactobacillus casei
- Lactobacillus fermentum
- Lactobacillus reuteri
- Lactococcus lactis
- Postbiotics
- Prebiotics
- Propionibacterium freudenreichii
- Trichoderma longibrachiatum
- Yeast
- Bifidobacterium animalis lactis
- Dried Lactobacillus delbrueckii
- Dried Lactobacillus salivarius
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Lactobacillus bulgaricus
- Lactobacillus equi
- Lactobacillus farciminis
- Lactobacillus plantarum
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus
- Live Bacteria
- Pediococcus acidilactici
- Probiotics
- Streptococcus thermophilus
