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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
Kalm N EZ Textured (Tribute)
Energy
Exercise
Fiber
Gut HealthKalm 'N EZ Textured is a textured complete feed with whole oats added. It is formulated to provide highly digestible energy at a lower NSC. It contains 14% crude protein, 6% crude fat, and 15.5% NSC.
Kalm N’ Fit (Tribute Equine)
Complete Feed
Digestion
FatFiberKalm 'N Fit® is a corn-free, high-fat, textured feed for exercising mature horses. It is formulated for horses consuming lower protein forages and contains steam-crimped grains to improve digestibility.
Kalm Performer (Tribute Equine)
Energy
Performance
Protein
Weight IssuesKalm Performer® is a corn-free, high-fat, textured feed with 24% NSC targeted to mature performance horses. It is formulated for horses consuming higher protein forages such as alfalfa hay.
Kalm Performer GC Plus (Tribute)
Complete Feed
JointsPerformance
RespiratoryTribute Kalm Performer is a pelleted complete feed intended for mature horses on high protein forages like alfalfa hay. It is a corn-free formula with steam-crimped grains to support digestibility. It provides 24% NSC.
Kalm Ultra (Tribute Equine)
Complete FeedExercise
StressWeight IssuesTribute Kalm Ultra® is a high-fat pelleted feed with 23.5% NSC targeted to adult horses in heavy work or hard keepers that need to gain weight. Kalm Ultra® provides energy from fat and fiber to support calm performance.
Kombat Kleer (Kombat Boots)
Circulation
Health
Hoof Health
Toxin BinderKombat Kleer is a supplement for horses that is a mycotoxin binder. This is meant to help reduce inflammation and increase circulation in the hooves.
Lamina Formula (Life Data)
FiberHoof Health
Mineral Balance
NutrientsLamina Formula by Life Labs is intended to support the laminae of horses with acute or chronic laminitis. It provides protein, vitamins and minerals to support hoof health.
Leading Edge (Manna Pro)
Complete Feed
Foal
GrowthProteinLeading Edge by Manna Pro is an equine feed intended for all classes of horses. It contains 14% crude protein and 6% crude fat from sources such as wheat middlings, corn, soy hulls, and vegetable oil.
Legacy 16% Mare & Foal Ration (CO-OP)
FoalGrowth
Lactation
MareLegacy 16% Mare & Foal Ration is a higher-protein feed intended for broodmares and growing foals. These horses benefit from higher levels of amino acids in the diet.
Liqui Lyte (Uckele)
ElectrolyteExercise
Hydration
RecoveryLiqui Lyte is a liquid electrolyte supplement that supplies calcium, sodium, chloride, and magnesium lost in sweat. It utilizes maltodextrin as a simple sugar to increase electrolyte absorption.
Lite (Triple Crown)
FiberHealth
Metabolic SyndromeWeight IssuesTriple Crown Lite is a palatable, low-calorie, high-fiber pellet fortified with vitamins and minerals. This feed is intended for horses or ponies prone to laminitis and insulin resistance and tends to gain weight easily. This feed has an NSC of 9.5%.
LMF California Complete (LMF Horse Feeds)
Complete FeedMineral Balance
Nutrition
VitaminsLMF California Complete is a pelleted feed formulated as an alternative to diets containing pure alfalfa hay. It contains highly digestible fibre from beet pulp, alfalfa hay and soyhulls.
LMF Gold (LMF Horse Feed)
EnergyExerciseGut HealthNutritionLMF Gold is a high calorie textured feed intended to support performance and weight gain in horses. Additionally it provides vitamins, minerals and fibre sources.
LMF Pro-Pellet (LMF Horse Feeds)
Complete FeedJointsMineral BalanceVitaminsLMF Pro-Pellet is a textured high-fiber feed for performance horses in moderate to heavy work. It contains 12% crude protein, and 3.3% fat, along with bio-available trace minerals, organic selenium, live yeast culture, and glucosamine.
Low Cal Cruiser (Barastoc)
DigestionGut HealthNutrientsWeight IssuesLow Cal Cruiser from Barastoc is a feed meant for horses that are resting, in light work, or who have weight issues. It has a low starch and calorie content that can also support gut health and digestive abilities.
Low Starch (Triple Crown)
Complete Feed
Grain FreeMetabolic Syndrome
SeniorTriple Crown Low Starch is a pelleted feed containing a lower level of 13.5% NSC. It has no corn, molasses or alfalfa meal which can cause excitability in horses.
Low Starch Horse Feed (New Country Organics)
Low NSC FeedsMetabolic SyndromeNutritionProteinLow Starch Horse Feed by New Country Organics is a textured feed intended for easy-keepers. It contains organic grains, probiotics, prebiotics, live yeast, and enzymes meant to support hindgut health.
Low Starch Omega Plus (Equine Advantage)
Caloric EnergyFatFiberNutritionLow Starch Omega Plus is intended for horses that need moderate to significant calories added to their diet. This diet is suitable for horses with Insulin Resistance, Cushing's Disease, and PSSM due to the low NCS.
MagnaGard Gastric Support Supplement (Eagle Equine)
DigestionGut Health
Hindgut
ImmunityMagnaGard Gastric Support from Eagle Equine is a powdered equine supplement intended to prevent ulcers. MagnaGard Gastric Support is also a source of magnesium and trace minerals for horses.
Magnify (Dove Performance Nutrition)
FatMineral BalanceNutritionVitaminsMagnify from Dove Performance Nutrition is a pelleted ration that contains minerals, vitamins, and higher levels of fat. It is made for any class of horse.
Magnify HF – High Fat (D&D Nutrition)
Fat
ForageNutrition
Omega 3-6-9Magnify HF - High Fat by D&D Nutrition is a pelleted feed with an elevated level of fat, fibre, and protein intended for horses of all life stages. It contains energy sources such as alfalfa, rice bran, and coconut meal.
Mare & Foal (Matrix)
BroodmareFoalGrowthLactationMare & Foal by Matrix is a pelleted complete feed formulated for broodmares and growing foals. It provides a high level of protein (16%) and moderate fat (5%) to meet the demands of gestation and growth.
Mare & Foal (Running Horse Elite Equine Nutrition)
BroodmareFoalGrowthLactationRunning Horse Elite Mare & Foal is a high-fat feed that contains 16% protein and 9% fat from sources such as wheat middlings, rice bran, and soybean oil. This feed is targeted at pregnant, lactating, and growing horses.
Mare’s Milk Plus (Buckeye)
EnergyFoalNutritionProteinMares Milk Plus is a powdered milk replacer for nursing, orphaned or rejected foals. It contains digestible, whey-based proteins to minimize digestive upset and is fully fortified.
Mass-No-Sass (Daily Dose Equine)
DigestionFiberForageWeight IssuesMass-No-Sass by Daily Dose Equine is a hay-based feed with high fat and fibre. It is intended to be digested in the foregut, allowing a horse to maintain focus and calm during training.
Mature Horse (Bar Ale)
Complete FeedJointsNutritionSeniorMature Horse is intended to support overall health and nutrient requirements for an adult to a senior horse. It contains glucosamine which is meant to support joint health.
Mature Horse Textured (Matrix)
Complete FeedNutritionProteinSeniorMature Horse Textured by Matrix is a texturized complete feed that provides 14% protein and 4.5% fat. This feed is recommended for mature horses in moderate to heavy work to supply additional energy and protein.
Mature Horse Textured Feed (Lifeline)
DigestionFiberGut HealthSeniorLifeline Mature Horse Textured Feed is a feed intended for horses with weight issues, and horses in light to moderate work.
Maxim Low-GI (Dunstan)
FiberHealthLow NSC FeedsNutritionMaxim Low-GI by Dunstan is a high fibre feed formulated to be low in starch and sugar. It is intended for horses that do not do well on grain-based feeds.
Medical Muscle Horse Performance Supplement (Full Bucket Equine)
Antioxidant
Competition HorsesHealthVitaminsMedical Muscle Horse Performance Supplement from Full Bucket Equine is a powdered antioxidant supplement intended to support muscle recovery in horses. This supplement is intended to support muscle, joint and tendon health.
Metabolic Miracle (Aterak Nutrition)
Grain FreeMetabolic SyndromeMineral BalanceVitaminsMetabolic Miracle by Aterak Nutrition is a feed targeted toward horses or ponies with metabolic disorders (Cushing's, Founder, Laminitis). This feed contains the vitamins and minerals necessary to support a well-balanced diet and is high in fibre.
Mineral & Vitamin Formulation (Wild Gold)
Organic Trace Minerals
Probiotic
Ration BalancerToxin BinderWild Gold Mineral and Vitamin Formulation is an equine supplement containing probiotics, prebiotics, zeolite clay, salt, trace minerals, and vitamins, including biotin
MinerEQ (Omega Alpha)
Hoof HealthMineral Balance
MuscleVitaminsMinerEQ by Omega Alpha is a powdered vitamin and mineral supplement for horses that provides essential minerals, trace elements, vitamins, and antioxidants to maintain good health.
Multi-Species Milk Replacer (Hubbard Feeds)
Bone HealthFoalGrowthNutritionHubbard® Life Multi-Species Milk Replacer supplies complete nutrition for foals, goat kids, lambs, calves and piglets. It is used to replace or supplement mother's milk with all-milk protein sources and high fat.
Muscle-UP Max Performance (AniMed)
Amino AcidHealthMusclePerformanceMuscle-UP Max Performance from AniMed is a supplement meant to help with proper muscle function and health. It can also help with a horse's overall health and physical condition.
Muscle-UP Max Recovery (AniMed)
ExerciseHealthMuscleRecoveryMuscle-UP Max Recovery from AniMed is meant to aid in the recovery of the horse, both physically and mentally, after exercising or shows. It aims to improve the health of horses.
Natural Blend Performance (Bluebonnet Feeds)
GrainsNutrientsPerformanceProbioticNatural Blend Performance from Bluebonnet Feeds is intended for horses at all life stages with added soybean as a source of fat. It contains 12% protein, 10% fat, and 15% fibre, with added probiotics and organic trace minerals.
Naturals Pelleted Horse Feed (Triple Crown)
Complete FeedEnergyHealthProteinTriple Crown Naturals is a pelleted horse feed made with GMO-free ingredients and without corn, soybean, or molasses. Energy sources include alfalfa meal, ground oats, wheat middlings, and flaxseed.
Nu-Image PLATINUM (Select The Best)
Coat QualityFatOmega 3-6-9
Skin + HairNu-Image PLATINUM by Select The Best is a coat supplement for performance horses that contains omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, amino acids, B-vitamins, copper and zinc.
OCD Pellets (Doc’s Products)
Bone HealthGrowthHealthJointsOCD Pellets by Doc's Products is a bone and joint supplement intended for horses. It supplies 900 mg of silicon and 50 mg of hyaluronic acid in each 28 g serving.
OMG (Dove Performance Nutrition)
Mineral BalanceNutrientsRation BalancerVitaminsOMG from Dove Performance Nutrition is a pelleted feed ration for horses. It contains vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber and fat.
Omnis Complete Performance (Danco Forage)
FiberForageHealthNutritionOmnis Complete Performance by Danco Forage is a forage cube containing alfalfa, oats and flaxseed. These forage cubes are suitable for all horse types.
Omnis Plus Complete Performance (Danco Forage)
FiberForageMineral BalanceNutrientsOmnis Plus Complete Performance by Danco Forage is a forage cube containing added minerals. These cubes are suitable for all types of horses.
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Pasture Horse 10 (Bartlett Milling) [Discontinued]
Caloric Energy
FlavorGrainsWeight IssuesBartlett Pasture Horse 10 is a texturized sweet feed intended for mature pleasure horses. This grain-based feed is formulated with wheat middlings, corn, oats, barley, and molasses.
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Pasture Horse 12 (Bartlett Milling) [Discontinued]
Caloric EnergyComplete FeedFlavorGrainsBarlett Pasture Horse 12 is a textured sweet feed formulated for adult pleasure horses. It is higher in protein than Bartlett's Pasture Horse 10 feed.
Pelleted Hoof Supplement (American Farrier’s Association)
FlavorHoof HealthMineral BalanceVitaminsThis pelleted hoof supplement is meant to be palatable and functional for any horse or pony. It contains a variety of minerals and vitamins which aims to support strong, healthy hooves.
Perform Gold (Triple Crown)
Caloric EnergyCompetition HorsesFatFiberPerform Gold is a high energy density pelleted feed designed for performance horses. It provides 12.5% protein, 12% fat and 15.3% NSC, and contains a mixture of organic and inorganic minerals.
Perform Safe (Seminole)
Complete FeedEnergyLow NSC FeedsPerformancePerform Safe™ is a low-starch, high-fat pelleted feed targeted to growing, breeding and mature performance horses. It contains 12% protein and 8% fat with energy sources such as soybean hulls, beet pulp and rice bran.
Performance Advantage (Tribute Equine)
EnergyFatFoalPerformanceTribute Performance Advantage® is a grain-based, textured feed formulated to meet the higher energy requirements of performance horses. It provides 8% fat and 31% NSC.
Performance Equine Mineral and Vitamin Formulation (Wild Gold)
ElectrolyteMineral BalanceProbioticVitaminsPerformance Equine Mineral and Vitamin Formulation by Wild Gold is a premixed supplement that is intended to provide vitamins, minerals, and probiotics to support optimal nutrient absorption.
