Oligosaccharides - Feed Ingredient

Oligosaccharides are short-chain carbohydrates composed of a small number (typically 3–10) of monosaccharide units linked together. They are commonly derived from plant sources such as chicory root, sugar beets, or soybeans. In equine nutrition, the most frequently used oligosaccharides include fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and mannanoligosaccharides (MOS).

Oligosaccharides are not digested in the foregut of the horse but pass into the hindgut where they serve as fermentable fiber for beneficial gut microbes. They are included in equine feeds and supplements as functional ingredients to support microbial balance and digestive health. Oligosaccharides are not a direct source of energy, protein, or essential nutrients, but their fermentative properties may aid in stabilizing the hindgut environment, especially during dietary transitions or periods of stress.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Oligosaccharides 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
Biofix-40	Hestevard	1003189	--	Pelleted	18.9%	11.6%	13.8%	44%	--	3.1 mcal/kg	--	0.6%	0.4%	--	--	0.2%	--	--	589.5 ppm	226.3 ppm	--	421.1 ppm	--
BozMerix Balancer Maintenance Diet	Hestevard	1003171	--	Pelleted	17.8%	7.8%	24.4%	34.4%	12.8%	2.88 mcal/kg	0.81%	2.7%	1.3%	--	--	0.3%	--	388.9 ppm	388.9 ppm	122.2 ppm	0.6 ppm	1.4 ppm	1192 KIU
Digest+ Conditioning Cubes	Spillers Feeds	500030		Cubes	15.6%	6.7%	24.75%	68.28%	16.1%	3.18 mcal/kg	0%	--	0%	0%	--	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	133.3 ppm	33.3 ppm	0.44 ppm	--	500 KIU
Equilibra Feed Balancer	GWF Nutrition	529957		Pelleted	18.89%	9.44%	16.5%	26.5%	18.33%	3.3 mcal/kg	4.71%	1.56%	0.56%	0.44%	--	0.39%	--	55.56 ppm	344.44 ppm	111.11 ppm	1.11 ppm	1.33 ppm	1316.75 KIU
Farrier's Aid	GWF Nutrition	529965		Pelleted	17.78%	8.9%	17.88%	27.88%	24.45%	3.35 mcal/kg	--	0.66%	0.44%	0.22%	--	0.11%	--	--	622.22 ppm	240 ppm	--	111.11 ppm	--
High Fibre Cubes	Spillers Feeds	500018		Pelleted	11.1%	3.1%	27.5%	38%	16.1%	2.23 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	111.1 ppm	24.4 ppm	0.22 ppm	--	222.2 KIU
Immune Aid	GWF Nutrition	529963		Pelleted	16.67%	8.9%	19.25%	29.25%	27.78%	3.17 mcal/kg	--	2.22%	0.56%	0.22%	--	0.11%	--	--	--	--	1.11 ppm	--	1683.25 KIU
Muscle Maintenance	GWF Nutrition	529962		Pelleted	38.9%	9.44%	17.88%	27.88%	26.67%	3.04 mcal/kg	4.86%	1.11%	0.22%	0.33%	--	0.22%	--	--	--	--	1.78 ppm	--	41459.37 KIU
Pectigus Balancer Maintenance Diet	Hestevard	1015476	--	Pelleted	19.4%	10.6%	--	--	8.9%	2.33 mcal/kg	0.7%	7.4%	0.4%	--	--	0.56%	--	55.6 ppm	344.4 ppm	111.1 ppm	1.1 ppm	1.3 ppm	1307.9 KIU
Pro Performance Balancer	Spillers Feeds	500024		--	27.8%	6.7%	11%	30.34%	15.6%	2.84 mcal/kg	6.8%	3.3%	1.3%	0.7%	--	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	333.3 ppm	111.1 ppm	1.7 ppm	33.3 ppm	2777.8 KIU
Senior Super-Mash	Spillers Feeds	500017		Pelleted	13.3%	5%	27.5%	38%	11.7%	2.92 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	133.3 ppm	33.3 ppm	0.33 ppm	--	333.3 KIU
Speedy-Mash Fibre	Spillers Feeds	500016		Pelleted	11.1%	3.9%	33%	43%	11.1%	2.12 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	133.3 ppm	33.3 ppm	0.33 ppm	--	222.2 KIU
Tiger Oats	GWF Nutrition	529960		Textured	13.33%	6.67%	14.44%	24.44%	38.87%	3.47 mcal/kg	--	0.78%	0.44%	0.14%	--	0.33%	--	11.11 ppm	25.56 ppm	11.11 ppm	0.23 ppm	0.04 ppm	169.15 KIU
Ulca Power Cubes	Spillers Feeds	500026		Cubes	15.6%	6.7%	22%	60.69%	19.4%	3.32 mcal/kg	0%	--	0%	0%	--	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	133.3 ppm	38.9 ppm	0.33 ppm	--	444.4 KIU
X-Lam Aid	GWF Nutrition	529964		Pelleted	15%	8.9%	19.25%	29.25%	17.22%	2.67 mcal/kg	--	4.9%	0.44%	1%	--	0.11%	--	--	--	--	1.1 ppm	--	766.48 KIU

Feeds, Supplements & Products

Biofix-40 (Hestevard)

Health

Hoof Health

Muscle

Nutrition

Biofix-40 by Hestevard is a pelleted supplement intended to support healthy hooves in horses and ponies.

Hoof Supplement

BozMerix Balancer Maintenance Diet (Hestevard)

Complete Feed

Joints

Low NSC Feeds

Ration Balancer

BozMerix Balancer Maintenance Diet by Hestevard is a low sugar, low starch pelleted feed intended to support joints and control inflammation in horses and ponies.

Feeds Complete Feeds

Digest+ Conditioning Cubes (Spillers Feeds)

Fat

Fiber

Grains

Nutrition

Digest+ Conditioning Cubes from Spillers Feed is high in calories, digestible fiber, and oil. The 14% protein content supports muscle and topline development.

Weight Gain Supplement Muscle Supplement Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Equilibra Feed Balancer (GWF Nutrition)

Easy Keeper

Fiber

Nutrients

Ration Balancer

Equilibra Feed Balancer by GWF Nutrition is a pelleted ration balancer that contains vitamins and minerals intended to balance the high fibre diet of all horses and ponies.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Ration Balancer Minerals Vitamins

Farrier’s Aid (GWF Nutrition)

Flavor

Hoof Health

Mineral Balance

Vitamins

Farrier's Aid by GWF Nutrition is a pelleted hoof supplement made with biotin, sulphur and zinc to help improve hoof quality. Farrier's Aid is intended to help maintain hoof integrity and support normal growth.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Hoof Supplement Minerals Vitamins

High Fibre Cubes (Spillers Feeds)

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Nutrition

High Fibre Cubes from Spillers Feed is a cereal-free cube with a blend of concentrated fibers. Fiber sources include oatfeed, wheatfeed, and straw.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages Fiber

Immune Aid (GWF Nutrition)

Antioxidant

Health

Immunity

Nutrients

Immune Aid by GWF Nutrition is a pelleted supplement with turmeric for horses designed to support the body's normal defences. It contains curcumin and piperine as a source of antioxidants.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Immune Supplement Minerals Vitamins

Muscle Maintenance (GWF Nutrition)

Health

Muscle

Protein

Topline

Muscle Maintenance by GWF Nutrition is a pelleted supplement to assist in muscle replenishment, minimize muscle fatigue and tissue breakdown. It is suitable for horses and ponies.

Muscle Supplement Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Protein Fat

Pectigus Balancer Maintenace Diet (Hestevard)

Gut Health

Health

Low NSC Feeds

Probiotic

Pectigus Balancer Maintenance Diet by Hestevard is a pelleted feed intended to support gut function and overall health in all horses and ponies.

Complete Feeds Oats

Pro Performance Balancer (Spillers Feeds)

Caloric Energy

Competition Horses

Muscle

Performance

The Pro Performance Balancer from Spillers Feed is intended for performance horses. This feed is high in antioxidants such as Vitamins E and C, which support the horse's muscles, immunity, and respiratory health.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement

Senior Super-Mash (Spillers Feeds)

Caloric Energy

Fiber

Gut Health

Senior

Senior-Super Mash from Spillers Feed contains 2.5% sugar, 8.0% starch, and 12% protein. This feed is intended for senior horses and ponies, especially those with poor teeth.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Speedy-Mash Fibre (Spillers Feeds)

Caloric Energy

Fiber

Gut Health

Hoof Health

Speedy-Mash Fibre from Spillers Feed is high in fiber and low in sugar and starches. This feed is intended for all horses and ponies, including those prone to laminitis.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages Fiber

Tiger Oats (GWF Nutrition)

Complete Feed

Fiber

Performance

Protein

Tiger Oats by GWF Nutrition is a textured complete high energy, lower starch feed that is intended for all hard-working and competition horses and ponies. It is formulated to provide a lower starch, high oil, and high fibre content.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Ulca Power Cubes (Spillers Feeds)

Caloric Energy

Performance

Respiratory

Ulcers

Ulca Power Cubes from Spillers Feed is high in energy and low in starch, making this feed ideal for performance horses prone to gastric ulcers. This feed contains Vitamin C to support the respiratory system and Lysine, which supports muscle development and performance.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

X-Lam Aid (GWF Nutrition)

Digestion

Nutrients

Protein

Recovery

X-Lam Aid by GWF Nutrition is a pelleted horse supplement that is designed to maintain normal, healthy blood flow to the extremities of the hooves. It is is suitable for equines with laminitis or issues digesting sugar.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Protein Minerals Vitamins