Potato - Feed Ingredient

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a starchy tuber from the nightshade family and is occasionally used as an ingredient in equine and livestock feeds, typically in processed or dried form. It provides a source of digestible carbohydrates, particularly starch, and may also contribute small amounts of protein, fiber, and micronutrients such as potassium and vitamin C.

In feed applications, potatoes are usually included as dehydrated flakes, meal, or culled/raw potato byproducts from food processing. These forms are used for energy supplementation and can improve palatability due to their mild flavor and texture.