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Lactobacillus plantarum - Feed Ingredient

Lactobacillus plantarum is a species of lactic acid bacteria commonly used as a probiotic in equine and other livestock feed formulations. It is capable of surviving in a range of pH and temperature conditions, making it a resilient organism within the gastrointestinal environment. Naturally found in fermented foods and the gastrointestinal tracts of animals, L. plantarum is recognized for its ability to produce lactic acid and compete against pathogenic microbes.

In equine nutrition, L. plantarum is included to support hindgut microbial balance, enhance fermentation processes, and improve digestive efficiency. Its role in modulating the gut microbiota can contribute to more stable intestinal conditions, especially during periods of stress, illness, antibiotic use, or dietary changes. It is typically administered in a lyophilized (freeze-dried) form and may be found in powdered, pelleted, or paste probiotic blends.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Lactobacillus plantarum as an ingredient.

Feed Name	Brand	ID	Availability	Format	Protein	Fat	ADF	NDF	NSC	DE	Lysine	Calcium	Phosphorus	Magnesium	Potassium	Sodium	Chloride	Iron	Zinc	Copper	Selenium	Biotin	Vitamin E
Biotic 8 Plus	Omega Alpha	659654		--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
EQ8 Gut Health	Buckeye	401663		Textured	13.33%	8.89%	18.89%	35.56%	22.22%	3.29 mcal/kg	5.84%	1.11%	0.72%	0.33%	1%	--	--	--	188.89 ppm	55.56 ppm	0.67 ppm	--	367.44 KIU
EQ8 Performance Gut Health	Buckeye	401662		Extruded	15.56%	13.33%	20%	35.56%	22.23%	3.57 mcal/kg	6.43%	1.39%	0.83%	0.34%	1%	--	--	--	250 ppm	61.11 ppm	0.67 ppm	--	489.92 KIU
EQ8 Senior Gut Health	Buckeye	401664		Textured	15.56%	11.11%	18.89%	35.6%	22.22%	3.29 mcal/kg	5%	1.11%	0.72%	0.33%	1%	0.36%	0.51 ppm	443.55 ppm	188.89 ppm	55.56 ppm	0.67 ppm	--	367.44 KIU
Eqceed Ultra Senior	Tucker Milling	1119657		Textured	15.6%	11.1%	21.3%	31.3%	13%	3.47 mcal/kg	5.36%	1.28%	0.67%	0.41%	1.39%	--	--	194.4 ppm	194.4 ppm	66.7 ppm	0.56 ppm	1.2 ppm	465.4 KIU
EquineSaver	Figuerola Laboratories	1044889	--	--	18.2%	27.3%	20%	30%	--	4.45 mcal/kg	22.2%	0.1%	--	0.3%	0.3%	32.3%	51.5 ppm	--	712 ppm	71.2 ppm	0.7 ppm	356.3 ppm	14252.1 KIU
Focus	ImmuBiome	499954		Powdered	--	0%	--	0%	--	0.5 mcal/kg	--	--	--	1.8%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Lean Muscle	ImmuBiome	889009	--	Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Natural Digestive Support	BioEquine Supplement	71876		--	3.6%	--	--	--	--	0.16 mcal/kg	1.2%	3.03%	3.53%	3.03%	3.03%	0.66%	3.26 ppm	15105 ppm	4040.4 ppm	505.05 ppm	20.2 ppm	73.33 ppm	8888.89 KIU
Optimum Digestive Health Pellets	Mad Barn	71558		Pelleted	22.83%	--	--	--	--	3 mcal/kg	--	1.5%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0 ppm	--	--
Optimum Probiotic	Mad Barn	412459		--	--	--	--	0%	--	3 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Performance XL	Manna Pro	430418		--	13.33%	8.89%	11%	30.34%	--	3.48 mcal/kg	4.5%	0.78%	0.67%	--	--	--	--	--	222.22 ppm	55.56 ppm	0.67 ppm	--	195.97 KIU
Pro-Formance 14%	West Feeds	500064		Textured	15.6%	6.7%	11.3%	36%	--	3.22 mcal/kg	5.4%	1.5%	0.7%	--	--	0.44%	0.66 ppm	0 ppm	155.56 ppm	38.9 ppm	--	--	195.6 KIU
Pro-Plus	West Feeds	500063	--	Textured	13.3%	6.7%	13.75%	37.93%	--	3.16 mcal/kg	6.3%	1.1%	0.67%	--	--	0.3%	0.5 ppm	0 ppm	166.7 ppm	44.4 ppm	--	0.9 ppm	195.6 KIU
Spine & Nerve	ImmuBiome	499955		Powdered	--	0%	--	0%	--	0.5 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Super Weight Gain	Horse Guard	1094269	--	--	35%	--	18.8%	28.8%	--	3.75 mcal/kg	1.6%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	--	--	--	245 ppm	980 ppm	73.5 ppm	14.7 ppm	22 ppm	7348.7 KIU
Ultimate Recovery	Buckeye	401675		Pelleted	20%	20%	11.11%	18.89%	--	4.39 mcal/kg	6.67%	2.22%	1.11%	0.56%	1.33%	0.45%	0.67 ppm	--	194.44 ppm	44.44 ppm	0.67 ppm	8.08 ppm	1857.83 KIU
Visceral+	Mad Barn	71737		Pelleted	19.74%	0.43%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	7%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--

Feeds, Supplements & Products

Optimum Digestive Health Pellets (Mad Barn)

Digestion

Feed Efficiency

Gut Health

Probiotic

Optimum 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)

Digestion

Gut Health

Immunity

Probiotic

Mad 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.

Gut Supplement Probiotics

Visceral+ (Mad Barn)

Digestion

Gut Health

Immunity

Probiotic

Ulcers

Yeast

Visceral+ 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.

Supplement Gut Supplement Probiotics