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Sodium Bicarbonate - Feed Ingredient

Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) is a white, crystalline compound commonly used as a buffering agent in animal nutrition. It is a naturally occurring alkaline substance that helps regulate pH levels in the digestive system. In equine feed, sodium bicarbonate is often included to support digestive health, particularly in horses fed high-grain diets or those prone to hindgut acidosis.

As a buffering agent, sodium bicarbonate can help neutralize excess stomach acid and maintain a more stable pH in the digestive tract. However, its effects are transient, as it is quickly absorbed or excreted, requiring continuous supplementation for sustained impact. It can also be used as a sodium source.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Sodium Bicarbonate as an ingredient.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Protek GI (Kelato)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
HindgutHindgut
Protek GI by Kelato is a supplement intended to support overall digestive health in horses.
Pure & Simple Balancer (Hallway)
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
ToplineTopline
Pure & Simple Balancer from Hallway is marketed as a non-GMO ration balancer. Pure & Simple contains 14% protein and provides 1048 kcal per lb of digestible energy.
Red Cell (Iron Rich Supplement)
Blood CellsBlood Cells
CirculationCirculation
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Red Cell® is a liquid vitamin-iron-mineral supplement for horses that are iron deficient. Each serving provides 300 mg of chelated iron. It includes B-complex vitamins to help support immune health.
Restore SR (Kentucky Equine Research)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
HydrationHydration
RecoveryRecovery
Restore SR is a slow-release electrolyte supplement for horses. It contains sodium, chloride, potassium and magnesium to replace electrolyte minerals that are lost in sweat.
RiteTrac (Kentucky Equine Research)
ColicColic
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
UlcersUlcers
RiteTrac from KER is an equine supplement designed to support digestive tract health. It contains antacid ingredients to protect the stomach lining in the foregut as well as hindgut buffers.
Safe Starch Forage (Triple Crown)
ForageForage
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Triple Crown Safe Starch® Forage is a forage-based feed containing a mixture of orchard and timothy hays fortified with vitamins, minerals and direct-fed microbials.
Senior (Triple Crown)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
Grain FreeGrain Free
SeniorSenior
Triple Crown Senior is a grain-free, beet pulp-based, high-fat feed designed to meet the needs of older horses. It provides 17% fiber and can be fed as the sole ration for horses unable to eat forage due to dental issues.
Senior Active + (Triple Crown)
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Senior Active + from Triple Crown is an extruded pelleted intended for older horses or hard keepers. This feed is intended for horses with metabolic issues.
Senior Gold (Triple Crown)
DentalDental
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
SeniorSenior
Triple Crown Senior Gold is a grain-free, beet pulp-based soft feed intended for older horses. It contains 14.5% protein, 12.5% fat and 9% NSC. Senior Gold can be mixed with water to form a mash for horses with dental issues or prone to choke.
Senior Ration (Hoffman’s Horse Products)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Hoffman's Senior Horse Ration is a feed designed for senior horses that need extra caloric energy to maintain weight. This feed contains 17.5% NSC with moderate fat content (5%) and high fibre content (24%).
Senior Textured Feed (ProElite)
DigestionDigestion
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Pro Elite Senior Textured Feed is a high fat (10%) and protein (14%) senior complete feed. It is appropriate for senior horses that need help maintaining or gaining weight.
Seniority Pellet (Tribute)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
Complete FeedComplete Feed
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Seniority Pellet is a pelleted complete feed formulated for adult and senior horses. It is a low-calorie feed with a high feeding rate and can be used to replace forage in the diet.
Seniority™ Pellet (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Tribute Seniority™ Pellet is an 18% NSC complete feed for mature horses. It provides energy from digestible fiber sources including dehulled soybean and alfalfa meal, wheat middlings, and beet pulp.
Showman (ProElite)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
ProElite by Showman is a pelleted, extruded feed intended for mature horses in moderate to intense work. It is intended to be a low glycemic feed for supporting muscle strength.
Sodium Bicarbonate
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
PerformancePerformance
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is a chemical compound that is fed to horses as an antacid. It temporarily buffers stomach acid to increase gastric pH.
Sodium Bicarbonate (Natural Soda)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
IngredientIngredient
Sodium bicarbonate is a feed additive for horses at risk of gastric ulcers. It is commonly used as an acid buffer to neutralize stomach acid. Sodium bicarbonate may be fed to adult horses and ponies at all work levels.
Starch Wise (ProElite)
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
ProElite Starch Wise is a pelleted horse feed with a maximum 14.5% NSC. It is formulated with moderate levels of starch and sugar for mature show and performance horses.
Stress Pak (Select The Best)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
StressStress
Stress Pak by Select The Best is a powdered electrolyte supplement that provides the vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes necessary to replenish what is lost in sweat. This electrolyte is sugar-free.
SU-PER Lyte Powder (Gateway Products)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
HydrationHydration
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
RecoveryRecovery
SU-PER Lyte Powder by Gateway Products is an electrolyte paste supplement meant to provide essential electrolytes and trace minerals that horses may lose during exercise or hot conditions. This supplement can aid in electrolytic balance and proper hydration.
Super Horse Manna Senior (Manna Pro)
DentalDental
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Super Horse Manna Senior from Manna Pro is a beet pulp-based feed designed for senior horses. It contains 12.5% crude protein, 4% crude fat, 18% dietary starch, 7% sugars, and a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
Superforce (Cavalor)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
PerformancePerformance
Cavalor Superforce is a high-calorie textured feed intended for performance horses during competition. It provides energy from high NSC (sugar and starch) sources including oats and cane molasses.
Sweet ‘N Safe (Daily Dose Equine)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
FlavorFlavor
GrainsGrains
Sweet 'N Safe by Daily Dose Equine is a textured feed for the average horse needing a higher caloric intake. It contains energy sources such as roasted whole oats, roasted whole barley, and roasted whole soybeans.
Textured Ration (Hoffman’s Horse Products)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
DigestionDigestion
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Textured Ration from Hoffman's is a textured feed for horses over 1 year of age. This feed is intended to increase fat absorption and digestion in horses. Hoffman's Textured Ration is 27.5% NSC.
Tie Free 24 (Peak Performance Nutrients)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Tie Free 24 by Peak Performance Nutrients is a vitamin and mineral supplement that provides electrolytes to support horses prone to tying up. It contains vitamin E acetate, calcium carbonate, and sodium bicarbonate to help performance.
Topline Advantage (ProElite)
DigestionDigestion
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
ToplineTopline
ProElite Topline Advantage is a pelleted horse supplement that provides essential nutrients and amino acids for muscle development. It contains 50% crude protein.
Total Lactic Care (Ramard)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
ExerciseExercise
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
Total Lactic Care from Ramard is a supplement that is meant to help muscles after performance. It can help with muscle fatigue, cramping, and tying up. It contains vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Training Formula (Triple Crown) – [Discontinued]
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
PerformancePerformance
Triple Crown Training Formula is now a discontinued feed which was a high-calorie, high-fat feed designed to meet the energy requirements of exercising horses. Energy sources included oats, molasses, soybeans, beet pulp, alfalfa and wheat middlings.

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