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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
Omega Match Ration Balancing Horse Feed (Purina)
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
FiberFiber
ProteinProtein
Purina Omega Match Ration Balancer is a pelleted feed intended for horses at any activity level and life stage. It is designed to fill nutrient gaps from forage or unfortified grains.
Orchard Grass Hay (Blue Mountain Hay)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Orchard Grass Hay by Blue Mountain Hay is grown in the high-altitude regions of the Pacific Northwest. It is intended to support digestion and weight management in horses.
Orchard Grass Hay Pellets (Blue Mountain Hay)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
ForageForage
FlavorFlavor
Orchard Grass Hay Pellets by Blue Mountain Hay are made from Orchard Grass grown in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. These pellets are intended to be low dust, palatable and easy to chew.
Orchard Grass Pellets (Mountain Sunrise Feed Co)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Orchard Grass Pellets by Mountain Sunrise Feed Co is a pelleted feed that is intended to replace loose hay or supplement pasture for most livestock. It does not contain bentonite, binders, or fillers.
Orchard Grass Pellets (Standlee)
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Orchard Grass Pellets by Standlee is a pelleted orchard grass feed intended for all horses types.
Orchard Hay Pellets (Star Milling Co)
DentalDental
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Orchard Hay Pellets by Star Milling Co is a forage replacement pellet consisting of chopped orchard and grass hay. It contains a minimum of 9% crude protein and contains no added minerals or vitamins.
Orchard Silage – 13% CP 60% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
ProteinProtein
Orchard grass silage can be used as an alternative to hay in equine diets if necessary. Orchard silage that is harvested at an earlier growth stage provides high protein and lower fibre content.
Orchard Silage – 16% CP 55% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
ProteinProtein
Orchard grass silage is a common feed for cattle. It can be used as an alternative to hay in equine diets when forage availability is low. High protein, low fibre orchard grass silage should be fed in moderation and only to horses with higher energy demands.
Orchard Silage – 8% CP 65% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
NutrientsNutrients
Orchard grass is grown throughout North America and used for pasture, hay and silage for horses. Silage is fed as an alternative to hay in equine diets if necessary.
Organic Fusion (Thunderbrook)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Organic Fusion from Thunderbrook is a high-fibre feed. This feed is intended for horses in low to moderate work. Organic Fusion contains 17% crude protein and 18.5% crude fibre.
Organic Herbalite (Thunderbrook)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Organic Herbalite from Thunderbrook is a blend of hay from UK organic meadows. This dried feed contains 4.7% crude protein & 34% crude fibre.
Organic Meadow Nuts (Thunderbrook)
DigestionDigestion
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Meadow Nuts by Thunderbrook is a complementary feed for equines. It is formulated to be low in sugar and starch with a high fibre content.
Palisade Grass Fresh Brazil Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Palisade grass, also known as bread grass, is a perennial grass that grows well in hot, arid climates. It is a high-NDF forage that can be cut and fed as green chop to ruminants.
Palisade Grass Fresh Brazil Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Palisade (Brachiaria brizantha, Urochloa brizantha) is a perennial grass native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is a high-NDF forage that is used for ruminants.
Palisade Grass Fresh Brazil Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Palisade grass (Brachiaria brizantha, bread grass) is a perennial grass that is well-adapted to hot and dry growing conditions. The protein content ranges between 5 to 16% of dry matter.
Palisade Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Palisade grass, also known as bread grass, is a rhizomatous perennial grass that grows well in hot, arid climates. Green chop palisade grass can be fed to cattle and sheep.
Palisade Grass Fresh Fertilized Mexico Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Palisade (Brachiaria brizantha), also known as bread grass, is a perennial grass native to sub-Saharan Africa. It can be cut and fed fresh to cattle when needed.
Palisade Grass Fresh Mexico Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Palisade grass (Brachiaria brizantha) is a perennial grass that is common in hot, dry climates. It is a high-NDF forage that can be cut and fed to ruminants.
Palisade Grass Fresh Mexico Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Palisade grass (Brachiaria brizantha), also known as bread grass, is a perennial grass that is well-adapted to hot, dry growing conditions. It can be cut and fed immediately as a high-fibre forage for ruminants.
Palisade Grass Fresh Mexico Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Palisade grass, also known as bread grass, is a perennial grass used as forage for livestock. It is a high-fibre forage with protein content that ranges between 5 to 16%.
Palisade Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Palisade (Brachiaria brizantha), also known as bread grass, is a perennial grass. It is well-adapted to hot, dry conditions. It is commonly used for grazing and to make hay.
Palisade Grass Hay Brazil Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Palisade (Brachiaria brizantha), also known as bread grass, is a perennial grass that grows well in hot, arid climates. It can be used for grazing and hay production.
Palisade Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Palisade (Brachiaria brizantha), also known as bread grass, is a perennial grass native to sub-Saharan Africa. Protein content ranges between 5 to 16% of dry matter.
Pangola Grass Fresh Mexico Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Pangola grass is commonly grown in hot and humid climates. It is a high quality forage when cut at a young stage of maturity. It is commonly fed to ruminants.
Pangola Grass Fresh Mexico Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Pangola grass is common in humid subtropical and tropical regions. It can be cut and fed fresh as a forage source for ruminants.
Pangola Grass Fresh Mexico Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Pangola grass is a perennial grass found in humid subtropical and tropical regions. It is a high-quality forage source for ruminants that can be cut and fed fresh.
Pangola Grass Hay Brazil Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Pangola grass is a perennial grass found in subtropical and tropical regions. It is a high-quality forage source for ruminants.
Pangola Grass Hay Brazil Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Pangola grass is native to South Africa and found throughout tropical and subtropical regions. It is suitable as hay, pasture, or silage for ruminants.
Pangola Grass Hay Brazil Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Pangola grass is native to South Africa. It is now grown in many tropical and subtropical regions. It is used as pasture, hay, or silage for ruminants.
Pangola Grass Hay Florida Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Pangola grass is found in humid tropical and subtropical regions. It is used for pasture, hay, and silage for ruminants.
Pangola Grass Hay Florida Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Pangola grass grows in humid tropical and subtropical regions. Pangola hay harvested at early growth stages is a high-quality forage for ruminants.
Pangola Grass Hay Honduras Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Pangola grass is widespread in humid tropical and subtropical regions. It is a perennial grass that is a high-quality forage source for ruminants.
Pangola Grass Hay Honduras Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Pangola hay is a tropical and subtropical perennial grass that requires humid growing conditions. It is a high quality forage source for ruminants.
Pangola Grass Pasture Hay Honduras Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Pangola hay is a tropical and subtropical perennial grass that requires adequate rainfall. It is a high quality forage source for ruminants and can be used to provide supplemental protein.
Pangola Grass Pasture Honduras Over Grazed
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Pangola grass is a tropical and subtropical perennial pasture grass that requires adequate rain fall. It is a high-quality pasture source for grazing animals.
Pangola Grass Pasture Honduras Well Managed
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HindgutHindgut
NutritionNutrition
Pangola grass is a tropical and subtropical perennial pasture grass that requires humid growing conditions. As pasture, it provides high quality forage for grazing animals.
Pangola Hay – 9% CP 70% NDF 11% LNDF
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Pangola is a tropical grass used to make hay and silage for ruminants. Pangola hay contains soluble calcium oxalates and should not be fed to horses.
Paspalum Fresh Fertilized Mexico Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Paspalum, also known as dallis or bahia, is a perennial grass that grows in Mexico. It is cut and fed fresh as a low-protein and low-NSC forage source. It may develop ergot contamination leading to neurological symptoms in cattle, horses, and sheep.
Paspalum Fresh Fertilized Mexico Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Paspalum is a low-protein perennial grass that can be cut and fed fresh. It should be monitored for ergot contamination which can cause "staggers" in cattle, horses and sheep.
Paspalum Fresh Fertilized Mexico Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Paspalum is a low-protein and low-NSC forage source. It is also known ans dallis or bahia grass and is found in the Southern US. It may contain high levels of ergot contaminants which can cause neurological symptoms known as "staggers".
Paspalum Hay Florida Fine Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Paspalum (dallis, bahia grass) is a perennial grass commonly grown in the Southern US. It is a low NSC and protein forage. It is susceptible to ergot contamination which can cause neurological symptoms in horses.
Paspalum Hay Florida Long
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Paspalum, also known as dallis or bahia grass, is a perennial grass with varying protein and fibre content. It is susceptible to ergot contamination, which can cause neurological symptoms in cattle, horses and sheep.
Paspalum Hay Florida Medium Chop
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Paspalum, also known as dallis grass, is a perennial grass native to South America. It is can be used for pasture, hay and silage. It is susceptible to ergot contamination which can cause neurological symptoms in cattle, horses and sheep.
Pasture – Avg (Central US)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Average mixed legume/grass pastures in Central, US provide 20% crude protein and 37% NDF. Horses grazing on pasture with this mineral composition will require supplementation of selenium, zinc, copper, and other nutrients to avoid deficiency.
Pasture – Avg (NE US)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Average mixed legume/grass pastures in Northeastern, US provide 20% crude protein and 37% NDF. Horses grazing on pasture with this mineral composition will require supplementation of selenium, zinc, copper and other nutrients to avoid deficiency.
Pasture – Avg (SE US)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Average mixed legume/grass pastures in Southeastern, US provide 20% crude protein and 37% NDF. Horses grazing on pasture with this mineral composition will require supplementation of selenium, zinc, copper and other nutrients to avoid deficiency.
Pasture – Avg (Western US)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Average mixed legume/grass pastures in Western, US provide 20% crude protein and 37% NDF. Horses grazing on pasture with this mineral composition will require supplementation of selenium, zinc, copper and other nutrients to avoid deficiency.
Pasture (Ontario Average)
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Average mixed legume/grass pastures in Ontario, Canada provide 20% crude protein and 37% NDF. Horses grazing on pasture with this mineral composition will require supplementation of selenium, zinc, copper and other nutrients to avoid deficiency.
Pasture Cubes (Dodson & Horrell)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
GrainsGrains
HerbHerb
NutritionNutrition
Pasture Cubes by Dodson & Horrell is a feed that is lower in protein and has an elevated fibre level. This feed is for horses and ponies that need some additional fibre and vitamins, and minerals in their diet.
Pasture Grass – 16% CP 55% NDF
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Mature pasture grass made up of species such as timothy or bromegrass will provide approximately 16% crude protein and 55% NDF. Sugar content varies depending on environmental factors.

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