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Molasses - Feed Ingredient

Molasses is a thick, viscous byproduct of sugar extraction from sugarcane or sugar beets. It is commonly used in livestock and equine diets as a palatable energy source and a binder for pelleted feeds. Rich in sugars, primarily sucrose, glucose, and fructose, molasses provides a quick source of digestible carbohydrates. It also contains small amounts of minerals such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium.

Molasses is produced during the refining of sugar, where the juice extracted from sugarcane or sugar beets is boiled multiple times to crystallize sugar. The remaining liquid, after most of the sugar has been removed, is molasses. It can be fed in liquid form or dried and processed into a powdered or pelleted feed ingredient.

In horse nutrition, molasses is often included in commercial feeds to enhance taste and encourage feed intake. However, its high sugar content makes it unsuitable to be in high levels for horses with metabolic disorders, such as insulin resistance or equine metabolic syndrome.

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

Feeds, Supplements & Products
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.
Yucc’ It Up! Original Formula (Yucc’ It Up!)
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
HerbHerb
ImmunityImmunity
Yucc' It Up! Original Formula from Yucc' It Up! is intended to provide whole-body support for horses. Yucc' It Up! Original Formula contains yucca schidegera herb which is intended to support intestinal health.
Zesterra Lick Tub (Pro Earth Animal Health)
Gut HealthGut Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
UlcersUlcers
VitaminsVitamins
Zesterra Lick Tub by Pro Earth Animal Health is a supplement containing Zesterra, as well as added vitamins and minerals. It is intended for horses prone to stress.
Zone (Banks Mill Feeds)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
ProteinProtein
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
Zone by Banks Mill Feeds is a pelleted ration balancer that is intended to be used to add protein, vitamins, and minerals to the equine diet. It is meant for growing, breeding, and performance horses as well as easy keepers.

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