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Forage Products - Feed Ingredient

Forage components, including alfalfa meals, entire plant meals, hays, and stem meals, are primarily used in equine diets to add fiber, which is essential for hindgut health. Dietary fiber is a crucial element in horse nutrition, as it supports the function of the digestive system, particularly the cecum and colon, where microbial fermentation occurs. Horses are hindgut fermenters, relying on fiber breakdown by gut microbes to produce volatile fatty acids, which serve as an energy source.

The type and amount of fiber in a horse’s diet impact digestion, hydration, and overall gut motility. The inclusion of forage components in processed feeds ensures horses receive consistent fiber intake, especially for those with poor dental health.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Forage Products as an ingredient.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Whole Crop Wheat Silage – 40% DM 48% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Whole crop wheat silage is a starch-rich feed for cattle and other ruminants. Fibre digestibility and dry matter content vary based on the stage of maturity.
Whole Crop Wheat Silage – 42% DM 42% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Whole crop wheat silage is a forage primarily fed to ruminants. It is a starch-rich feed that is produced by chopping and ensiling the entire wheat plant.
Whole Crop Wheat Silage – 44% DM 38% NDF
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Whole crop wheat silage is a starch-rich feed primarily harvested for ruminants. Dry matter content and fibre digestibility vary with the maturity of the plant.
Wild Fed Horse Feed (Wild Fed)
FiberFiber
HerbHerb
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
Wild Fed Horse Feed is a whole-foods based feed composed of grasses, grains, seeds and herbs. It is made with organic and non-GMO ingredients.
Youngstock Cubes (Dodson & Horrell)
Bone HealthBone Health
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
NutritionNutrition
Youngstock Cubes by Dodson & Horrell is a feed for growing horses, made with the correct levels of vitamins and minerals to support proper development. This feed also includes an elevated level of protein and a moderate level of fibre with ingredients such as wheatfeed, oatfeed, and beet pulp.
Youngstock Mix (Dodson & Horrell)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Bone HealthBone Health
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
Youngstock Mix by Dodson & Horrell is a textured feed for growing horses, made with the correct levels of vitamins and minerals to support proper development. This feed also includes an elevated level of protein and a moderate level of fibre with ingredients such as wheatfeed, oatfeed, and beet pulp.

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