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Grass Forage - Feed Ingredient

Grass forage refers to the fresh or dried grasses that serve as the primary fiber source in equine diets. Common types of grass forage include timothy, orchardgrass, brome, fescue, and Bermuda grass. It provides essential fiber, which supports gut health, proper digestion, and overall well-being in horses.

In equine nutrition, grass forage is typically fed as pasture, hay, or haylage, depending on availability and storage methods. It can be used as the primary forage source, processed into pellets or cubes as a forage replacement, or included as an ingredient in concentrate feeds to provide fiber-based calories. Grass forage supplies energy, protein, and important vitamins and minerals, though nutrient content varies based on grass species, soil quality, and maturity at harvest.

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

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Jaragua Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop
DigestionDigestion
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Jaragua (Hyparrhenia rufa) is a tall perennial grass grown in East Africa and Latin America. It is used for pasture, hay, or fresh chop for ruminants.
Joint Feed Balancer (TopSpec)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Joint Feed Balancer from TopSpec is a ration balancer that contains 10g of glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, and 15mg of biotin. This ration balancer supports joint health and hoof health in horses and ponies.
Just Grass (Dodson & Horrell)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Just Grass is a feed meant to supplement pasture where it is not available or it is inaccessible. It is purely dried grass that provides moderate protein, calories and a high amount of fibre.
Kikuyu Pasture
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Kikuyu is a grass native to Eastern Africa that also grows in other tropical regions. It is a palatable forage for cattle and resistant to heavy grazing.
Klein Grass Hay 11% CP 68% NDF 7% LNDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Kleingrass hay is a warm-season perennial grass commonly used for cattle. Long-term consumption of this grass can result in liver damage in horses.
Klein Grass Hay 14% CP 65% NDF 7% LNDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Kleingrass (Panicum coloratum L.) is a warm-season perennial bunchgrass used as a forage for cattle. Horses consuming kleingrass have developed photosensitization and liver damage.
Klein Grass Hay 1st Cut
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Kleingrass hay is a perennial bunch grass that provides good quality forage for cattle. Saponins in the grass can lead to liver damage in horses and its intake should be restricted.
Klein Grass Hay 2nd Cut
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Kleingrass hay is a warm-season grass used to make hay for cattle. Horses should not consume large amounts of this forage due to potential liver damage. Nutritional content of the hay varies depending on stage of maturity when cut.
Klein Grass Hay 9% CP 70% NDF 7% LNDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Kleingrass is a warm-season grass that was introduced to North America from Africa. It is good for grazing cattle, but may cause liver damage in horses if consumed in large amounts.
Koolspeed (MAC)
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
UlcersUlcers
KoolSpeed Equine Performance Feed is a feed targeted to performance equine athletes to reduce the incidence of ulcers. It is formulated with digestible forage and fiber sources and is intended to slow down the rate of consumption.
Koronivia Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Fine
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Koronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a perennial grass found in tropical regions. Fertilization can improve growth rate and crop yield. Oxalate levels should be monitored if intended for horses.
Koronivia Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Long
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Koronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a low-protein, high-fibre perennial grass found in tropical regions. Fertilization can improve growth rate and crop yield. Oxalate levels should be monitored if intended for horses.
Koronivia Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Med
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Koronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a perennial grass found in tropical regions. It can be fed fresh to ruminants but horses should avoid this forage as it may have elevated oxalates.
Koronivia Grass Fresh Mexico Fine
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Koronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a perennial grass found in tropical regions. It can be fed fresh to ruminants, but horses should have limited access to this hay due to high oxalate levels.
Koronivia Grass Fresh Mexico Long
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Koronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a tropical, perennial grass that can be fed fresh to ruminants. Oxalate levels should be monitored if intended for horses.
Koronivia Grass Fresh Mexico Medium
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Koronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a low-protein, high-fibre perennial grass that can be cut and fed fresh to ruminants. Oxalate levels should be monitored if intended for horses.
Koronivia Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Koronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a low-protein, high-fibre perennial grass found in tropical regions. Oxalate levels should be monitored if intended for horses.
Koronivia Grass Hay Brazil Long
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Koronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a tropical, perennial grass commonly fed to ruminants. Oxalate levels should be monitored if intended for horses as they may impede calcium absorption and cause a calcium deficiency.
Koronivia Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Koronivia (Brachiaria humidicola [Rendle] Schweick) is a tropical perennial grass. It may contain high levels of oxalate which can bind to calcium and lead to "big head disease" in horses.
Kudzu Hay Brazil Fine Chop
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
Kudzu (Pueraria montana) is a climbing vine native to warm climates in Asia. It is considered an invasive species in North America. It can be used for hay if other options are limited.
Kudzu Hay Brazil Long
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
ProteinProtein
Kudzu (Pueraria montana) is a climbing vine native to warm climates in Asia. It is considered an invasive species in North America but can be used for hay if alternatives are limited.
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.
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.
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.

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