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Smectite - Feed Ingredient
Smectite refers to a group of clay minerals known for their high swelling capacity and non-speficic binding. Montmorillonite is the most commonly used type of smectite in animal nutrition. These clays are formed from weathered volcanic ash and are characterized by their high porosity.
In equine feeds and supplements, smectite is used as a binding or anti-caking agent and as a mycotoxin adsorbent, particularly aflatoxins and other mold-related compounds.
Since they are non-specific binders, smectites may also bind to nutrients or medications in the gut, potentially reducing their absorption and effectiveness. For this reason, they are not intended for long-term continuous use.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Smectite as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
1:1 Free Choice (Dynamite)
Health
Immunity
Mineral Balance
Vitamins1:1 Free Choice from Dynamite is a free choice vitamin and mineral supplement for horses. This supplement contains a ration of one part calcium to one part phosphorus, intended for horses consuming legume hay.
101 Diet Balancer (Stride Animal Health)
Amino AcidMineral Balance
Ration BalancerVitamins101 Diet Balancer is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended to balance forage- and grain-based diets. This concentrated supplement has a lower NSC content and contains organic trace minerals, yeast, and digestive enzymes.
12-12 Performance Horse (Matrix)
Exercise
Fat
Performance
Protein12-12 Performance Horse by Matrix is a textured feed that provides high fat (12%) and moderate protein (12%) intended for performance horses.
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120-6 Horse Pellet (Bartlett Milling) [Discontinued]
ExerciseHealth
NutritionProtein120-6 Horse Pellet is a 12% protein and 6% fat feed that is formulated with wheat, corn, alfalfa and soy products. It is intended for light to moderate working horses.
14% Complete Horse Pellet (Top Shelf Feeds)
FiberHealthNutritionProteinTop Shelf Feeds 14% Complete Horse Pellets is a pelleted feed providing 14% protein content. It is intended for horses with higher protein requirements.
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14% Performance Formula (Triple Crown) – [Discontinued]
Exercise
FlavorPerformance
Weight IssuesTriple Crown 14% Racing Formula is a discontinued feed which was a high-fat, high-energy feed containing a blend of grains and fat sources. It was designed for young performance horses, broodmares, breeding stallions, yearlings and weanlings.
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14% Racing Formula (Triple Crown)-[Discontinued]
EnergyExerciseNutritionPerformanceTriple Crown 14% Racing Formula is a high calorie textured feed containing a blend of grains with soybean meal and molasses. It is intended for young performance horses, broodmares, breeding stallions and growing foals.
14% Senior Textured (Tribute)
Complete FeedFatNutrition
SeniorTribute 14% Senior Textured is a complete feed for mature horses composed of steam-rolled oats, barley, dried beet pulp, extruded whole soybeans, and dehydrated alfalfa meal.
30% Ration Balancer (Equine Advantage)
Omega 3-6-9ProteinRation BalancerVitamins30% Ration Balancer is intended to be fed alongside pasture or hay. It contains essential nutrients to support normal gut health, healthy hooves and coats.
34% Horse Supplement (Kalmbach Feeds)
Amino Acid
MuscleNutritionProtein34% Horse Supplement by Kalmach Feeds is a pelleted supplement that provides 34% crude protein, as well as vitamins and minerals. It is designed to be mixed into complete rations for a wide range of horses.
6-3 Cube Liberte (Nature Belisle)
HealthMineral Balance
Nutrients
Yeast6-3 Cube Liberte is an equine vitamin and mineral pelleted supplement for growing foals, broodmares and horses at maintenance or in training. This version of this supplement does not contain insect repulsion ingredients.
ABC’s Fortified G. R. P. (Advanced Biological Concepts)
HealthMineral BalanceNutritionVitaminsABC's Fortified G.R.P. by Advanced Biological Concepts is a supplement intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It contains 10% protein, 3% fat, and 17% fibre.
ABC’s Fortified Equine Supplement (Advanced Biological Concepts)
HealthMineral Balance
ProbioticVitaminsABC's Fortified Equine Supplement is a pelleted supplement that intends to be fed as a ration balancer for all life stages of horses. It contains vitamins, minerals, and probiotics for nutrient absorption.
ABC’s Rush Creek 1:1 Mineral (Advanced Biological Concepts)
HealthMineral BalanceNutritionVitaminsABC's Rush Creek 1:1 Mineral by Advance Biological Concepts is a free choice mineral supplement. It is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels.
AccuLytes Electrolyte Supplement (Vita Flex)
Electrolyte
Hydration
Recovery
StaminaAccuLytes Electrolyte Supplement is an electrolyte powder that provides calcium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, potassium and dextrose. It is designed to replace minerals lost in sweat. Ideal for performance horses and horses exposed to extreme heat.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (Foxden Equine)
AntioxidantExerciseHealth
MetabolismAcetyl-L-Carnitine by Foxden Equine is a powdered form of the amino acid Carnitine. It intends to provide antioxidant support and aid in cellular health and normal cell function.
Achiever Foal Non-GMO (Daily Dose Equine)
Broodmare
Foal
GrainsRation BalancerAchiever Foal Non-GMO by Daily Dose Equine is a premixed forage balancer intended for broodmares in their last 2 months of pregnancy and for foals up to age 3. It contains minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and probiotics.
Achiever Non-GMO (Daily Dose Equine)
Grains
Gut HealthRation BalancerVitaminsAchiever Non-GMO by Daily Dose Equine is a textured feed that is intended to be fed as a forage ration balancer. It contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and probiotics meant for proper nutrient absorption.
Achiever-Lite (Daily Dose Equine)
GrainsGut HealthNutritionRation BalancerAchiever-Lite by Daily Dose Equine is a textured feed that is intended to be fed as a forage ration balancer for easy keepers. It contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and probiotics for proper nutrient absorption.
Acti-Flex Pellets (Cox Vet Lab)
Exercise
JointsRecoverySeniorActi-Flex Pellets is a pelleted supplement intended to support joint health in horses of all ages and work levels. It contains chondroitin, glucosamine, MSM, and HA.
Alaska Equine Gold (Alaska Garden and Pet Supply)
HealthNutrition
Organic Trace MineralsVitaminsAlaska Equine Gold by Alaska Garden and Pet Supply is a pelleted feed formulated with enhanced vitamin and mineral supplementation to help balance the deficiencies of a forage-based diet.
Alfa Essentials (Tribute)
Low NSC FeedsNutrientsRation BalancerVitaminsAlfa Essentials is a ration balancer formulated for diets that contain greater than 50% legume forages such as alfalfa. It provides higher phosphorous than calcium to balance elevated levels of calcium.
Alfa Growth (Tribute Equine)
Complete FeedFat
Growth
LactationTribute Alfa Growth® is a textured feed for growing horses and pregnant or lactating broodmares that are consuming 50% or more legume forages such as alfalfa hay.
Alfa-Timothy LONGfibe® Forage Cubes (MAAAX Equine Feed)
Fiber
ForageGut Health
Hay StretcherAlfa-Timothy LONGfibe® Forage Cubes are comprised of alfalfa and timothy hay cut into 3 inch long pieces to provide long-stem forage when hay is in short supply. They do not require soaking and can be used as a supplement carrier or when a low-dust diet is required.
Alfalfa Cubes (DuMor)
FiberForageGut HealthProteinDuMor Alfalfa Cubes are made from alfalfa hay. This forage can be fed as a fibre and protein source for horses requiring additional fibre in their diet.
Alfalfa Cubes (Standlee)
Caloric Energy
DentalFiberProteinAlfalfa Cubes are made using dried, compressed alfalfa hay. The cubes provide high protein (16%), low sugar and highly digestible fiber to meet the needs of growing, lactating and underweight horses.
Alfalfa Timothy Cubes (Standlee)
FiberForageNutrientsProteinAlfalfa Timothy Cubes by Standlee are a blended forage of alfalfa and timothy hay, naturally low in protein, fat, and sugar.
Align (OE Nutraceuticals)
Gut HealthMineral BalanceNutritionVitaminsAlign is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended for performance horses. It contains prebiotics and probiotics which are meant to support gut health.
All-In-One Supplement (Extreme Equine Supplements)
HealthMineral BalanceNutrientsNutritionVitaminsAll-In-One Supplement by Extreme Equine Supplements is a comprehensive vitamin and mineral formula designed to support overall health and development in horses.
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All-Phase Balancer Formula (Bartlett Milling) [Discontinued]
GrainsNutritionProteinRation BalancerBartlett All-Phase Balancer Formula is a grain balancer pellet intended for all classes of horses to supply protein, vitamins and minerals that may be lacking in the equine diet.
Alpaca Concentrate Pellet (Bar Ale)
HealthNutrientsNutritionVitaminsAlpaca Concentrate Pellet is a concentrated pelleted feed intended to be fed to alpacas. It contains 18% protein, 2.9% fat, and 18.5% fiber.
Apple-Lyte Electrolytes (Meal) (MVP)
ElectrolyteExerciseFlavor
StressApple-Lyte Electrolytes by MVP is a premixed supplement that is a palatable apple-flavoured source of electrolytes intended for horses during dehydration, heat, or stress. It contains ingredients such as dextrose, salt, and magnesium silicate.
Aqua-Aide (Baileys Horse Feeds)
ElectrolyteHydrationMineral BalanceRecoveryAqua-Aide by Baileys Horse Feeds is an electrolyte supplement for all horses in work, especially those who sweat in training and competition. This supplement contains sodium chloride, potassium sulfate, and magnesium sulfate.
Athletic Formula (Full Bucket Equine)
Health
HindgutImmunityYeastAthletic Formula from Full Bucket Equine is a pelleted supplement containing probiotics, prebiotics, vitamins, minerals and digestive enzymes. This supplement is intended to provide nutritional support to the horses' gastrointestinal mucosa.
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Back in Balance Equine Mineral – [Discontinued]
HealthOrganic Trace MineralsRation BalancerVitaminsBack in Balance Equine Mineral is a now-discontinued mineral premix for horses and other species. It used kelp as the ingredient carrier and provided organic trace minerals.
Balancer (Triple Crown)
Easy Keeper
Metabolic SyndromeNutritionRation BalancerTriple Crown® Balancer is a pelleted mineral and vitamin supplement providing 30% protein, 3% fat and 5% fibre. This ration balancer contains essential amino acids, vitamins, macro minerals, trace minerals, bacteria and enzymes.
Balancer Gold (Triple Crown)
Easy KeeperLow NSC FeedsMetabolic SyndromeRation BalancerBalancer Gold is a soy-free ration balancer with 13.5% protein, 4.5% fat and 14.2% NSC. It has a lower feeding rate and can be used alone or in combination with other complete feeds or feed ingredients.
Barn Bag (Life Data Labs Inc)
Easy KeeperMineral BalanceNutritionVitaminsBarn Bag by Life Data Labs Inc is a pelleted supplement that is intended as a ration balancer for the easy keepers and horses on pasture. It is a low-calorie and low-starch feed that provides vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.
Barrier (AniMed)
DigestionGut HealthHealth
Toxin BinderAniMed's Barrier aims to help protect the digestive tract from potentially contaminated feed or hay while still allowing the proper absorption of nutrients. The goal of this supplement is to neutralize mycotoxins to prevent them from being absorbed into the bloodstream.
Bentonite Poudre (Nature Belisle)
Gut HealthImmunity
IngredientToxin BinderBentonite Poudre by Nature Belisle is a sodium bentonite clay feed presented in a powder form. Bentonite clay can be beneficial for absorbing unwanted toxics within the gut.
Big Hoss (Outlaw Feed)
Coat QualityFatImmunityJointsBig Hoss is a supplement intended for working or performance horses in need of extra essential nutrients, including Omega-3. Big Hoss is meant to support joint health, immune system, skin health, hoof health, and gut health.
Bind & Protect (Hygain)
DigestionHealthNutritionToxin BinderBind & Protect from Hygain is a pelleted supplement that is intended to assist with digestive health in horses. It contains yeast and is a toxin binder.
Bio-Sponge (Platinum Performance)
DigestionFoalGut HealthHealthBio-Sponge from Platinum Performance is a health supplement intended to support gastrointestinal health. It can be fed to foals or adult horses and contains smectite clay.
BioMane Equine Pellets (BioMane)
Amino AcidCoat QualityMineral BalanceVitaminsBioMane Equine Pellets is a horse supplement containing amino acids, vitamins and minerals designed to support hair health. The pellets are composed of organic and inorganic minerals, and contain 14% crude protein, 5% fat and 6% fiber.
Biotin II 22X Pellets (MVP)
Amino Acid
Hoof HealthProbioticVitaminsBiotin II 22X Pellets by MVP is a supplement intended for horses of all life stages that contains a combination of biotin, amino acids, trace minerals and probiotics that intends to help maintain hooves and support growth and repair.
Blitz! Paste Original Formula (Peak Performance Nutrients)
ElectrolytePerformanceRecoveryStaminaBlitz! Paste Original Formula is a vitamin and mineral supplement meant to be provided before a horse event. It contains electrolytes, amino acids, and a blend of herbs intended to aid performance during the event and recovery.
Breed & Grow (Dunstan)
BroodmareFiberFoalGrowthBreed & Grow by Dunstan is a high fibre pellet intended to provide nutrients to pregnant and lactating mares and young horses.
Breeders Choice Plus (DAC)
BroodmareNutrientsOrganic Trace MineralsVitaminsBreeders Choice Plus by DAC is a powdered vitamin and mineral supplement designed for breeding horses. It contains trace minerals, selenium, and probiotics.
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Breeding and Growth Formula (Bartlett Milling) [Discontinued]
BroodmareFoalGrowthLactationBartlett's Breeding and Growth Formula is a 14% protein and 6% fat sweet feed formulated for breeding, growing and exercising horses. It contains ingredients such as oats, barley, corn, and wheat middlings as its main energy sources.
Broodmare Yearling (Equine Advantage)
BroodmareGrainsPerformance
StallionBroodmare Yearling is formulated to help promote healthy growth and development in horses and ponies. This feed is ideal for broodmares, lactating mares, and breeding stallions to provide essential nutrients.
