Sainfoin forage - Feed Ingredient

Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) is a perennial legume cultivated for use as a forage crop. It is harvested for hay or incorporated into processed feeds and is known for its palatability, moderate protein content, and favorable fiber characteristics. Unlike some other legumes, sainfoin contains condensed tannins that do not negatively affecting intake.

In equine nutrition, sainfoin forage is used as a forage-based fiber source in pelleted forages, cubes, or complete feeds. It serves as an alternative to traditional forages like alfalfa or grass hay, especially in formulations seeking variety in fiber ingredients. Its nutritional profile makes it suitable for inclusion in diets requiring a high-quality, digestible fiber source.

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

Feeds, Supplements & Products

EquiLac Classic (St.Hippolyt)

Broodmare

Foal

Lactation

Nutrients

EquiLac Classic by St.Hippolyt is a broodmare feed intended to be used from the 8th month of pregnancy or when nursing.

Feeds Complete Feeds

EquiLac Muesli (St.Hippolyt)

Broodmare

Energy

Lactation

Nutrients

EquiLac Muesli by St.Hippolyt is a textured feed intended for pregnant and nursing mares.

Feeds Complete Feeds

Fiber Fusion (Dodson & Horrell)

Fiber

Forage

Nutrition

Protein

Fibre Fusion is a supplemental fibre feed meant to help support digestive function as it contains prebiotics and probiotics. This feed includes a moderate level of protein and ingredients such as sainfoin, alfalfa, and grass for added palatability.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Legume Hay Amino Acid Supplements Fiber Gut Supplement Immune Supplement Probiotics Oats

MetaFiber (Dangro)

Fiber

Low NSC Feeds

Senior

Weight Issues

MetaFiber by Dangro is a low NSC (5.1%) fibre-based pellet intended for senior horses with dental issues, and horses prone to being overweight.

Complete Feeds Fiber

Nordic Beet Balance+ (Nordic Horse)

Digestion

Gut Health

Low NSC Feeds

Nutrients

Nordic Beet Balance+ by Nordic Horse is a low NSC (7.5%) supplement intended for horses with sensitive digestive systems, or horses sensitive to starch and sugar.

Gut Supplement Supplement

Nordic Vitamin Complete (Nordic Horse)

Low NSC Feeds

Mineral Balance

Nutrients

Vitamins

Nordic Vitamin Complete by Nordic Horse is a pelleted vitamin and mineral supplement intended for horses with intolerances or sensitive digestive systems.

Supplement Mineral Supplements Vitamin Supplements

Prebiotic Ulsa-X Mash (Thunderbrook)

Digestion

Gut Health

Health

Nutrition

Prebiotic Ulsa-X Mash from Thunderbrook is a digestive supplement intended to support horses' gut microbiome. This supplement contains Jerusalem Artichoke which is intended to support gut health and function.

Gut Supplement

Robusan Gut Bars (St.Hippolyt)

Digestion

Gut Health

Recovery

Stress

Robusan Gut Bars by St.Hippolyt are a gut supplement intended to be used when horses are experiencing diarrhea.

Gut Supplement Supplement

Sainfoin + Grass + Alfalfa Pellet (Stable Feed)

Digestion

Fiber

Forage

Hindgut

Sainfoin + Grass + Alfalfa Pellet from Stable Feed is a pelleted forage blend. It is a feed intended to support digestibility and hindgut health and contains high protein and fiber.

Feeds Fiber Forage

Sainfoin Brix (Simple System Horse Feeds)

Fiber

Forage

Hay Stretcher

Ingredient

Sainfoin Brix is a compressed forage block made from sainfoin. It includes natural minerals and is meant to be fed whole to mimic grazing. It is suitable for horses with lucerne allergies.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Fiber Hay

Sainfoin Pellet (Stable Feed)

Fiber

Forage

Omega 3-6-9

Protein

Sainfoin Pellet by Stable Feed is a pelleted feed that is intended to support improved protein utilization and natural anti-inflammatory support. This feed is meant to support chewing and saliva production.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Forage Hay Fiber

Sainfoin Pellets (Simple System Horse Feeds)

Fiber

Forage

Nutrients

Protein

Sainfoin Pellets by Simple System Horse Feeds is a pelleted forage feed that provides minerals and trace elements. It is a source of condensed tannins, which aid protein digestion.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Protein Fiber Hay

Seasons Biome Blend – Spring (Stable Feed)

Fiber

Grain Free

Nutrients

Vitamins

Seasons Feed by Stable Feed is a textured feed that contains low starch, low sugar, high omega 3's, and high fibre. It contains ingredients such as sainfoin roughage, soybean meal, and chia seeds.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Fat Fiber

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
EquiLac Classic	St.Hippolyt	1013129	--	--	13.3%	6.7%	--	--	28.5%	3.32 mcal/kg	5%	1.8%	0.6%	0.4%	--	0.5%	--	166.7 ppm	222.2 ppm	55.6 ppm	0.7 ppm	0.3 ppm	529.8 KIU
EquiLac Muesli	St.Hippolyt	1007030	--	Textured	11.7%	6.1%	10.5%	33.6%	38.7%	3.32 mcal/kg	5.7%	1.3%	0.4%	0.4%	--	0.5%	--	200 ppm	222.2 ppm	50 ppm	0.7 ppm	0.3 ppm	579.4 KIU
Fiber Fusio	Dodson & Horrell	500170		Textured	12.8%	8.9%	29.01%	39.01%	12.2%	3.1 mcal/kg	4.7%	1.3%	0.22%	0.1%	--	0.22%	--	222.2 ppm	16.7 ppm	4.4 ppm	--	--	55.6 KIU
MetaFiber	Dangro	1047647	--	Pelleted	13.1%	2.9%	35.5%	45.5%	5.7%	2.58 mcal/kg	--	0.7%	0.3%	0.1%	--	0.2%	--	537.7 ppm	39.6 ppm	7.1 ppm	--	--	--
Nordic Beet Balance+	Nordic Horse	1047793	--	Textured	12.8%	5.1%	20.3%	30.3%	8.3%	2.9 mcal/kg	--	0.8%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	0.1%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Nordic Vitamin Complete	Nordic Horse	1047817	--	Pelleted	16.4%	1.7%	28.8%	38.8%	3%	2.05 mcal/kg	16.9%	1.3%	1.4%	3.8%	--	1.2%	--	--	8888.9 ppm	2000 ppm	33.3 ppm	1.1 ppm	16555.6 KIU
Prebiotic UlsaX Mash	Thunderbrook	685962		--	12.02%	6.06%	24.4%	67.5%	12.62%	2.45 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Robusan Gut Bars	St.Hippolyt	1008656	--	Chunks	13.3%	2.1%	35%	45%	8.7%	2.36 mcal/kg	--	1.7%	0.3%	0.3%	--	0.1%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Sainfoin + Grass + Alfalfa Pellet	Stable Feed	1193052	--	Pelleted	13.3%	2.7%	59.9%	69.9%	--	4.66 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Sainfoin Brix	Simple System Horse Feeds	529874		Cubes	16.7%	3.3%	37.81%	47.81%	14.5%	3.05 mcal/kg	0%	0.7%	0.24%	0.13%	0.9%	0.02%	0.12 ppm	103.3 ppm	20 ppm	3.3 ppm	0.01 ppm	--	--
Sainfoin Pellet	Stable Feed	499882		Pelleted	14.2%	1.1%	44%	54%	10.9%	2.24 mcal/kg	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Sainfoin Pellets	Simple System Horse Feeds	499885		Pelleted	17.6%	3.4%	37.81%	47.81%	14.8%	2.99 mcal/kg	0%	1.42%	0.27%	0.27%	1.34%	0.03%	0.47 ppm	125 ppm	26.14 ppm	4.54 ppm	0.11 ppm	--	--
Seasons Feed	Stable Feed	499883		Textured	20.5%	5.9%	34.1%	45.5%	12.15%	2.61 mcal/kg	5.3%	1.3%	0.3%	--	--	--	--	--	455 ppm	227 ppm	0.5 ppm	--	625 KIU

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