Ryegrass - Feed Ingredient

Ryegrass refers to several species of cool-season grasses commonly used as pasture, hay, or silage in equine and livestock feeding systems. The most widely cultivated types include perennial and annual (or Italian) ryegrass. Ryegrass is appreciated for its rapid growth, palatability, and high forage yield.

In equine nutrition, ryegrass is primarily used as a forage source, either grazed or fed as hay. It provides a good level of digestible energy, moderate protein, and a relatively low fiber content compared to more mature hays. However, nutrient composition can vary significantly depending on species, stage of maturity, and environmental conditions.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Ryegrass 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
Gentle Balance	LMF Horse Feeds	962868	--	Pelleted	13.2%	6%	32%	42%	11.1%	2.81 mcal/kg	--	1.4%	0.7%	--	--	--	--	--	383.3 ppm	61.1 ppm	0.7 ppm	--	318.4 KIU
Hay Rye Grass - 12% CP 60% NDF		71523		--	12.75%	2.7%	37.63%	60%	10.87%	2.12 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.43%	0.42%	0.16%	3.34%	0.05%	0.9 ppm	373 ppm	32 ppm	9 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
High Fibre	HorseHage	529751		--	7%	2.7%	46.75%	56.75%	20%	3.38 mcal/kg	--	0.55%	0.25%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0.06 ppm	11.1 KIU
Pasture Rye Grass - Italian		71528		--	27%	4.2%	12.76%	28.9%	20.87%	3.11 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.43%	0.42%	0.16%	3.34%	0.05%	0.9 ppm	373 ppm	32 ppm	9 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Pasture Rye Grass - Perennial		71527		--	27%	4.4%	12.26%	28.9%	12.29%	3.31 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.43%	0.42%	0.16%	3.34%	0.05%	0.9 ppm	373 ppm	32 ppm	9 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Rye Grass Silage - 15% CP 58% NDF		71525		--	14.7%	4.93%	36.4%	57%	6.11%	2.14 mcal/kg	3.28%	0.43%	0.42%	0.16%	3.34%	0.05%	0.9 ppm	373 ppm	32 ppm	9 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Rye Grass Silage - 21% CP 50% NDF		71526		--	21%	4.93%	31.05%	48%	9.07%	2.51 mcal/kg	3.28%	0.43%	0.42%	0.16%	3.34%	0.05%	0.9 ppm	373 ppm	32 ppm	9 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Rye Grass Silage - 9% CP 65% NDF		71524		--	9%	3.02%	41.24%	65%	4.21%	1.73 mcal/kg	3.28%	0.43%	0.42%	0.16%	3.34%	0.05%	0.9 ppm	373 ppm	32 ppm	9 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Ryegrass	HorseHage	529750		--	10.5%	2.7%	44%	54%	6.5%	2.45 mcal/kg	--	0.5%	0.25%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0.06 ppm	11.1 KIU
Ryegrass Pasture Autumn NZ		408717		--	22.02%	4.34%	30.89%	51.58%	6.93%	2.33 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.85%	0.49%	0.21%	3.22%	0.47%	1.52 ppm	139.6 ppm	32.5 ppm	7.4 ppm	0.06 ppm	--	0 KIU
Ryegrass Pasture Drought NZ		408716		--	11.96%	4.96%	30.3%	51.58%	11.39%	2.44 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.66%	0.29%	0.23%	2.13%	0.08%	0.92 ppm	199 ppm	25 ppm	10 ppm	0.06 ppm	--	0 KIU
Ryegrass Pasture Spring NZ		408715		--	24.82%	4.96%	23.48%	41.08%	13.05%	2.56 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.41%	0.41%	0.15%	3.3%	0.15%	0.88 ppm	68.21 ppm	37.07 ppm	5.29 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Ryegrass Pasture Summer NZ		408714		--	16%	3.5%	31.97%	55%	6.58%	2.32 mcal/kg	4.85%	0.33%	0.28%	0.17%	2.04%	0.01%	0.56 ppm	275 ppm	30 ppm	10.4 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Senior Stable Mix	Elk Grove Milling	430280	--	Pelleted	13.9%	3.3%	38.9%	50%	19.2%	2.46 mcal/kg	3.6%	1.06%	0.39%	0.22%	1.11%	0.5%	0.3 ppm	--	88.9 ppm	22.2 ppm	0.33 ppm	--	122.5 KIU
Senior Stable Mix GC	Elk Grove Milling	1041352	--	Pelleted	13.9%	3.3%	33.3%	46.7%	--	2.57 mcal/kg	3.6%	1.1%	0.4%	0.2%	1.1%	0.2%	0.3 ppm	--	88.9 ppm	22.2 ppm	0.3 ppm	--	122.5 KIU
Sport Horse Mix	Elk Grove Milling	1041804	--	Pelleted	11.1%	4.4%	33.3%	46.7%	20%	2.64 mcal/kg	3.5%	0.78%	0.39%	0.28%	1.44%	0.53%	0.5 ppm	--	88.9 ppm	22.2 ppm	0.33 ppm	--	122.5 KIU
Stable Mix	Elk Grove Milling	401361		Pelleted	8.9%	2.8%	37.8%	50%	24.1%	2.5 mcal/kg	3.1%	0.8%	0.2%	0.2%	1.1%	0.2%	0.3 ppm	--	88.9 ppm	22.2 ppm	0.3 ppm	--	122.5 KIU
Stable Mix GC	Elk Grove Milling	1041413	--	Pelleted	8.9%	2.8%	37.8%	50%	--	2.5 mcal/kg	3.1%	0.8%	0.2%	0.2%	1.1%	0.5%	0.3 ppm	--	88.9 ppm	22.2 ppm	0.3 ppm	--	122.5 KIU
Whole Crop Rye Silage 36% DM 46% NDF		408553		--	9.5%	3.06%	27%	46%	19.8%	2.61 mcal/kg	3.56%	0.27%	0.22%	0.21%	2.7%	0.24%	0.93 ppm	500 ppm	28.7 ppm	11.8 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU

Feeds, Supplements & Products

Gentle Balance (LMF Horse Feeds)

Grain Free

Low NSC Feeds

Nutrients

Yeast

Gentle Balance is a pelleted feed for horses that contains energy, vitamins, minerals, and yeast but does not contain grain or molasses. It is a low sugar feed that is meant for horses in light to moderate exercise.

Get Go (Elk Grove Milling) [Discontinued]

Bone Health

Broodmare

Foal

Growth

Get Go by Elk Grove Milling is a pelleted complete feed intended for broodmares, foals and weanlings up to 18 months.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Complete Feeds

Hay Rye Grass – 12% CP 60% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Gut Health

Protein

Rye grass is typically used as pasture or silage for cattle. When cut for hay, protein and fibre content varies depending on the stage of harvest. Rye grass hay can have high fructan content and should not be fed to horses prone to laminitis. The seedheads can contain endophyte fungus that can cause equine neurological symptoms known as rye grass staggers.

Forage Hay

High Fibre (HorseHage)

Fiber

Forage

Low NSC Feeds

Nutrition

High Fibre from HorseHage contains a mixture of mature ryegrasses, high fiber, and low protein. This feed is ideal for all riding horses, native ponies, veterans, and those in recovery.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Hay

Pasture Rye Grass – Italian

Energy

Forage

Protein

Weight Issues

Annual (Italian) ryegrass is a common pasture forage in warm climate regions such as the southeastern US. Ryegrass is a high-NSC forage that may not be suitable for horses with metabolic concerns.

Pasture Forage Hay

Pasture Rye Grass – Perennial

Energy

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Perennial ryegrass is a common pasture forage adapted to mild temperate climates such as the Pacific Northwest. This pasture is more commonly used for grazing cattle and sheep. Ryegrass forage tends to have high NSC content and may not be suitable for horses with metabolic concerns.

Pasture Forage Hay

Rye Grass Silage – 15% CP 58% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Ryegrass silage is commonly fed to cattle and can be used in equine diets to replace hay when necessary. Ryegrass silage with 15% protein is appropriate for horses with higher protein and energy demands.

Forage Hay Silage

Rye Grass Silage – 21% CP 50% NDF

Energy

Fiber

Forage

Protein

Ryegrass silage is common as a ruminant feed in North America. Limited quantities of silage can be used in equine diets as an alternative to hay.

Forage Hay Silage

Rye Grass Silage – 9% CP 65% NDF

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Weight Issues

Ryegrass silage is a common feed for cattle. Silage can be used in equine diets if hay supply is limited. Late maturity harvests of ryegrass will have lower protein and higher fibre content.

Forage Hay Silage

Ryegrass (HorseHage)

Forage

Ingredient

Nutrition

Weight Issues

Ryegrass from HorseHage is ideal for hunters, heavy horses, young stock, and breeding stock. This feed contains 32% fiber, 6% NSC, and 9% protein, improving weight and condition.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Energy Sources Hay

Ryegrass Pasture Autumn NZ

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Ryegrass pasture has higher protein content in the autumn compared to summer. It is commonly grazed by cattle and horses.

Pasture Forage Hay

Ryegrass Pasture Drought NZ

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Under drought conditions ryegrass pasture will have lower protein and higher sugar content. High sugar content forages should be limited for horses with metabolic concerns.

Pasture Forage Hay

Ryegrass Pasture Spring NZ

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Ryegrass pasture is a common feed for cattle and horses. In the springtime, it is relatively high in protein, sugar and energy and may be unsuitable for easy keepers or horses with metabolic concerns.

Pasture Forage Hay

Ryegrass Pasture Summer NZ

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Ryegrass pasture is commonly grazed by cattle and horses. In the summer months it has lower protein, sugar and energy content than in the spring.

Pasture Forage Hay

Senior Stable Mix (Elk Grove Milling)

Complete Feed

Health

Nutrition

Senior

Elk Grove Milling's Senior Stable Mix is a pelleted formula intended for mature and senior horses. It is high in fibre and it can be used as a forage replacement for horses with dental or digestion issues.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Senior Stable Mix GC (Elk Grove Milling)

Complete Feed

Joints

Nutrients

Senior

Senior Stable Mix GC by Elk Grove Milling is a complete feed containing glucosamine and chondroitin. It is intended for senior horses showing signs of arthritis.

Complete Feeds

Sport Horse Mix (Elk Grove Milling)

Caloric Energy

Fiber

Nutrients

Performance

Sport Horse Mix by Elk Grove Milling is a complete feed containing copra meal to provide cool energy. It is intended for horses in moderate work.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Feeds

Stable Mix (Elk Grove Milling)

Caloric Energy

Complete Feed

Fiber

Gut Health

Stable Mix by Elk Grove Milling is a complete pelleted formula intended for all horses. This feed is high in fiber (30%) and can be used to replace forage in a horse's diet.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages Fiber Legume Hay Minerals Vitamins Oats

Stable Mix Futurity (Elk Grove Milling) [Discontinued]

Growth

Performance

Prebiotic

Probiotic

Stable Mix Futurity by Elk Grove Milling is a pelleted feed intended for young horses in training.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Feeds

Stable Mix GC (Elk Grove Milling)

Complete Feed

Health

Joints

Nutrients

Stable Mix GC by Elk Grove Milling is a complete pelleted feed containing glucosamine and chondroitin. It is intended for horses that show signs of arthritis.

Complete Feeds