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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
Kudzu Hay Brazil Medium Chop
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
Kudzu (Pueraria montana var. lobata [Willd] Maesen & S. Almeida) is an invasive climbing vine that has been used as a forage in parts of the southern United States with limited hay selection.
Lakin Lite (Lakin Milling Company)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Lakin Lite from Lakin Milling Company is a pelleted feed intended for horses who are in a low level of work. Lakin Lite Horse Pellets are formulated with alfalfa and Bermuda hays.
Large Alfalfa Bermuda Pellets (DuMOR)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Large Alfalfa Bermuda Pellets by DuMor are forage pellets for horses at maintenance or in work. Alfalfa supports digestive health and is a source of protein and calcium.
Leisure Pellets (Krafft)
GrainsGrains
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Leisure Pellets by Krafft is a pelleted feed intended for adult horses in light to moderate work. It contains 10% protein, 4 % fat, and 13% fibre.
Leucaena Hay Brazil Fine Chop
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) is a thornless, perennial shrub that is used for pasture or hay for ruminants. It may contain high levels of mimosine, an amino acid that is toxic to non-ruminants.
Leucaena Hay Brazil Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) is a fast-growing perennial shrub that is used for pasture or hay for ruminants. It should not be fed to non-ruminants as it may contain high levels of mimosine, a toxic amino acid.
Leucaena Hay Brazil Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) is a thornless, perennial shrub that is used for pasture or hay. It may contain high levels of mimosine, an amino acid that is toxic to non-ruminants.
Liberty (Pegasus)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
PerformancePerformance
Liberty from Pegasus is a high-fat, high-fiber, low-starch feed intended for pleasure and performance horses. This feed is designed to support hindgut function, muscle function, and immunity.
Linseed Mash (TopSpec)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
HydrationHydration
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Linseed Mash is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. This mash is meant to help increase water intake and act as a carrier for other feeds and supplements.
Lite (Pegasus)
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Lite by Pegasus is a horse feed intended for performance and pleasure horses. Lite contains essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals intended to support horses' wellbeing.
Lite & Healthy (HoneyChop)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Lite & Healthy from HoneyChop is a low-sugar feed intended for horses who are prone to laminitis. This feed contains 31% crude fibre and 4.7% crude protein.
Lite Feed Balancer (TopSpec)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Lite Feed Balancer from TopSpec is a ration balancer ideal for easy keepers and overweight horses and ponies. This ration balancer contains 15% protein to support muscle growth and recovery.
Llanero Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Fine Chop
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Llanero grass (Brachiaria humidicola) is a perennial grass-grown tropical regions. Shoot growth and crop yield are increased by fertilization.
Llanero Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Long
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Llanero grass (Brachiaria humidicola) is a perennial grass grown in tropical regions. Fertilization with nitrogen and phosphorus increases shoot growth and crop yield.
Llanero Grass Fresh Mexico Fine Chop
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Llanero grass (Brachiaria humidicola) is a perennial grass grown in Africa and other tropical regions. It can be fed as fresh as pasture or fresh-chop, or fed dried as hay to ruminants and horses.
Llanero Grass Fresh Mexico Long
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Llanero grass (Brachiaria humidicola) is a perennial grass grown in Africa and other tropical regions. It is a low-protein, high-fibre forage that can be used for grazing, hay, and fresh chop.
Llanero Grass Fresh Mexico Medium Chop
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Llanero grass (Brachiaria humidicola) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It can be used for grazing, hay, and fresh chop.
LMF California Complete (LMF Horse Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
LMF California Complete is a pelleted feed formulated as an alternative to diets containing pure alfalfa hay. It contains highly digestible fibre from beet pulp, alfalfa hay and soyhulls.
LMF Pro-Pellet (LMF Horse Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
LMF Pro-Pellet is a textured high-fiber feed for performance horses in moderate to heavy work. It contains 12% crude protein, and 3.3% fat, along with bio-available trace minerals, organic selenium, live yeast culture, and glucosamine.
LMF Senior (LMF Horse Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
LMF Senior is a pelleted complete feed for aged horses. It contains ingredients to support joint and gut health.
LMF Senior Low Carb (LMF Horse Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Grain FreeGrain Free
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
LMF Senior Low Carb feed is a soybean- and alfalfa-based feed for mature horses. It contains 13% crude protein, 8% fat, and 8% NSC.
LMF Taco (LMF Horse Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
LMF Taco is a complete feed intended for horses of all classes. It contains 12% crude protein and 2.5% fat from timothy and alfalfa hay, corn and oats. This feed is made with cane molasses to encourage palatability.
Low Carb/Low Fat Pellet (HayStack)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Low Carb/Low Fat Pellet by Haystack is a feed intended for horses that would benefit from a lower carbohydrate diet. It contains a low NSC level of 8.5% and a high fibre level of 28%.
Low Non-Structural Carbohydrate Feed (LMF Horse Feeds)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
This feed from LMF Horse Feeds contains low levels of starch and sugar. It is a pelleted feed that is meant to provide minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and omega fatty acids.
Low Starch Gastro Mash (Krafft)
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
PerformancePerformance
Low Starch Gastro Mash by Krafft is a low starch (5%) and low sugar (5%) feed intended to support gut health in horses of all disciplines.
Low Starch Muesli (Krafft)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Low Starch Muesli by Krafft is a supplementary feed with low NSC, and high fibre and fat. It contains yeast which can support gut health in horses.
Low Starch Pellets (Krafft)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
EnergyEnergy
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Low Starch Pellets by Krafft is a low NSC feed intended to support gastric health in horses.
Magic (NAF Equine)
CalmingCalming
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
HerbHerb
StressStress
Magic from NAF Equine is a supplement that is intended to support calming behaviours in all horses and ponies. This supplement contains magnesium, Withania, and hops.
Maintenance Pellets (Ritchie Smith – Harmony)
GrowthGrowth
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Maintenance Pellets from Ritchie Smith's Harmony is a pelleted feed intended for growing horses and horses in moderate work. This feed contains 13% crude protein and 16% crude fibre. Maintenance Pellets are intended for horses who need additional calories.
Maize Silage Processed 28% DM 45% NDF Medium Chop
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. It can be processed by passing through rollers to improve starch and fibre digestibility. Low dry matter content is common when harvested early.
Maize Silage Processed 28% DM 45% NDF Shredlage
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. It can be processed by passing through rollers to improve starch and fibre digestibility.
Maize Silage Processed 32% DM 40% NDF Medium Chop
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Dry matter and fibre content varies with time of harvest.
Maize Silage Processed 32% DM 40% NDF Shredlage
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Shredlage is chopped to improve digestibility while maintaining larger particle size.
Maize Silage Processed 36% DM 36% NDF Medium Chop
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Processed corn silage is passed through rollers to improve starch and fibre digestion.
Maize Silage Processed 36% DM 36% NDF Shredlage
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Shredlage refers to the use of chopping equipment that increases particle size and digestibility of the silage.
Maize Silage Unprocessed 28% DM 45% NDF Medium Chop
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (corn) silage is a high-energy forage commonly fed to ruminants. Early harvested corn silage has a lower dry matter content which decreases its quality.
Maize Silage Unprocessed – 36% DM 36% NDF Fine Chop
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Fine chopping improves compression in silos but may increase the risk of acidosis due to rapid fermentation.
Maize Silage Unprocessed – 36% DM 36% NDF Medium Chop
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Maize (corn) silage is a high-energy forage for ruminants made of the entire corn plant. Medium chop size reduces the risk of acidosis compared to fine chop.
Maize Silage Unprocessed 28% DM 45% NDF Fine Chop
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Early harvested corn silage has a lower dry matter content which decreases silage quality.
Maize Silage Unprocessed 32% DM 40% NDF Fine Chop
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. It should be harvested at 32 - 40% dry matter for optimal ensiling.
Maize Silage Unprocessed 32% DM 40% NDF Medium Chop
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Dry matter and fibre content varies with time of harvest.
MalleMash (Simple Solutions)
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
MalleMash from Simple System is a mashed feed. This feed is intended for horses with dry itchy skin, and is intended to be fed soaked.
Mare & Youngstock Concentrate (Dodson & Horrell)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
NutritionNutrition
Mare & Youngstock Concentrate by Dodson & Horrell is a feed designed to support the easy keeper broodmare and her foal. This feed includes vitamins and minerals and an elevated protein level to support optimal growth for the foal and maintain the mare.
Mass-No-Sass (Daily Dose Equine)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
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.
Maxim Low-GI (Dunstan)
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Maxim Low-GI by Dunstan is a high fibre feed formulated to be low in starch and sugar. It is intended for horses that do not do well on grain-based feeds.
Meadow Grass with Herbs & Oil (Dengie)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DentalDental
FiberFiber
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
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.
Meadow Lite (Lakin Milling Company)
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
Meadow Lite from Lakin Milling Company is a low NSC pelleted feed (9.3%). Meadow Lite Horse Pellets is intended for horses in all levels of work and is formulated with a blend of alfalfa and timothy hay.
MeadowBrix (Simple System Horse Feeds)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
IngredientIngredient
MeadowBrix is a compressed bale of mature timothy grass. It is recommended to be fed whole to mimic grazing and is suitable for horses in all levels of work.
MetaFiber (Dangro)
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
MetaFiber by Dangro is a low NSC (5.1%) fibre-based pellet intended for senior horses with dental issues, and horses prone to being overweight.
Microfeed (Dodson & Horrell)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
ExerciseExercise
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Microfeed is a feed designed for racehorses in full training. This feed is high in NSC to give the horses an energy boost. It is also high in protein for proper muscle building and includes some yeast for good digestive function.

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