Sorghum Grain - Feed Ingredient

Sorghum grain, also known as milo, is a cereal crop widely cultivated for its drought tolerance and adaptability to various growing conditions. The grain is small, round, and typically red, white, or brown in color, depending on the variety. In equine nutrition, sorghum is used as an energy source due to its high starch content, similar to corn, but with a more compact structure.

Sorghum grain contains moderate levels of protein and low fiber, and its starch is less digestible in the small intestine compared to other cereal grains unless it undergoes processing such as grinding, flaking, or steam pelleting.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Sorghum Grain as an ingredient.

Feed Name	Brand	ID	Format	Protein	Fat	ADF	NDF	NSC	DE	Lysine	Calcium	Phosphorus	Magnesium	Potassium	Sodium	Chloride	Iron	Zinc	Copper	Selenium	Biotin	Vitamin E
Artoa Pellets	Ametza	499945	Pelleted	13.3%	1.7%	43.3%	63.25%	--	2.19 mcal/kg	5.06%	1.1%	0.2%	--	1.1%	--	--	--	26.7 ppm	12.8 ppm	0.22 ppm	--	--
Milestone Compete Horse Food	MUENSTER	499973	Pelleted	13.3%	13.3%	16.5%	45.51%	--	4.06 mcal/kg	7.14%	1.3%	0.7%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Milestone Foal Horse Food	MUENSTER	499975	Pelleted	20%	6.7%	11.68%	32.24%	--	3.23 mcal/kg	7.14%	1.6%	0.8%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Milestone Life Horse Food	MUENSTER	499972	Pelleted	14.4%	5.6%	21.25%	31.3%	--	4.12 mcal/kg	7.14%	1.3%	0.7%	--	--	--	--	--	--	38.9 ppm	0.33 ppm	--	--
Milestone Life Plus Horse Food	MUENSTER	499970	Pelleted	15.6%	8.9%	23.38%	33.38%	--	4.01 mcal/kg	7.14%	1.3%	0.7%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Milestone Optimize Horse Supplement	MUENSTER	499971	Pelleted	16.7%	33.3%	9.73%	26.83%	--	3.65 mcal/kg	7.14%	1.9%	0.9%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Sorghum Grain Brazil Finely Ground		408698	--	8.9%	3.05%	2.9%	11.2%	72.65%	3.85 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Brazil Flaked		408697	--	8.9%	3.05%	2.9%	11.2%	72.65%	3.85 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Brazil Whole		408696	--	8.9%	3.05%	2.9%	11.2%	72.65%	3.85 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Cracked Brazil Coarse		408695	--	11.7%	4.31%	2.9%	24.2%	56.52%	3.69 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Cracked Brazil MedIum		408694	--	11.7%	4.31%	2.9%	24.2%	56.52%	3.69 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Cracked High Tannins		408693	--	11.7%	3.6%	5.4%	8.6%	69.98%	3.86 mcal/kg	3.17%	0.05%	0.34%	0.14%	0.47%	0.03%	0.06 ppm	51 ppm	19 ppm	11 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Mexico Finely Ground		408692	--	10.4%	3.6%	2.9%	10.3%	72.1%	3.48 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Mexico Flaked		408691	--	10.4%	3.6%	2.9%	10.3%	72.1%	3.48 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Mexico Whole		408690	--	10.4%	3.6%	2.9%	10.3%	72.1%	3.48 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Milo Popped		408577	--	11.26%	3.6%	6%	8.99%	70.99%	3.84 mcal/kg	2.22%	0.05%	0.34%	0.14%	0.35%	0.03%	0.06 ppm	51 ppm	19 ppm	11 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum/Milo - High Moisture		71429	--	8.1%	2.4%	7.1%	14.7%	81.1%	3.74 mcal/kg	2.22%	0.04%	0.37%	0.19%	0.88%	0.03%	0.06 ppm	51 ppm	19 ppm	11 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.3 KIU
Sorghum/Milo Grain		71426	--	8.1%	2.4%	7.1%	14.7%	81.1%	3.74 mcal/kg	3.17%	0.05%	0.34%	0.14%	0.47%	0.03%	0.06 ppm	51 ppm	19 ppm	11 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.3 KIU
Sorghum/Milo Grain - Dry Rolled		71427	--	8.1%	3.6%	7.1%	14.7%	81.1%	3.74 mcal/kg	2.22%	0.04%	0.34%	0.17%	0.44%	0.03%	0.06 ppm	51 ppm	19 ppm	11 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.3 KIU
Sorghum/Milo Grain - Steam Flaked		71428	--	10.34%	3.6%	6%	17.37%	62.27%	3.74 mcal/kg	0.21%	0.05%	0.34%	0.14%	0.35%	0.03%	0.06 ppm	51 ppm	19 ppm	11 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	8.8 KIU
Sorghum/Milo Ground Coarse		408582	--	11.26%	3.6%	6%	17.37%	62.27%	3.7 mcal/kg	2.22%	0.05%	0.34%	0.14%	0.47%	0.03%	0.06 ppm	51 ppm	19 ppm	11 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum/Milo Ground Fine		408581	--	11.26%	3.6%	6%	17.37%	62.27%	3.7 mcal/kg	2.22%	0.05%	0.34%	0.14%	0.47%	0.03%	0.06 ppm	51 ppm	19 ppm	11 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum/Milo Ground Medium		408580	--	11.26%	3.6%	6%	17.37%	64.54%	3.7 mcal/kg	2.22%	0.05%	0.34%	0.14%	0.47%	0.03%	0.06 ppm	51 ppm	19 ppm	11 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum/Milo High Moisture 22%		408579	--	11.26%	3.6%	6%	23%	57.59%	3.61 mcal/kg	2.22%	0.04%	0.37%	0.19%	0.88%	0.03%	0.06 ppm	51 ppm	19 ppm	11 ppm	0.5 ppm	--	0 KIU
Sorghum/Milo High Moisture 30%		408578	--	11.26%	3.6%	6%	23%	57.59%	3.61 mcal/kg	2.22%	0.04%	0.37%	0.19%	0.88%	0.03%	0.06 ppm	51 ppm	19 ppm	11 ppm	0.5 ppm	--	0 KIU
ThriveFeed	Thrive Feed	401562	Extruded	16.67%	2.78%	27.78%	37.78%	--	3.29 mcal/kg	--	0.45%	0.36%	--	--	0.04%	0.07 ppm	--	66.67 ppm	22.22 ppm	0.33 ppm	--	73.49 KIU
Total Equine	Total Feeds	401275	Extruded	16.54%	5.51%	19.22%	27.85%	25.53%	3.06 mcal/kg	--	0.83%	0.55%	0.42%	1.42%	0.36%	0.55 ppm	271.25 ppm	66.14 ppm	22.05 ppm	0.33 ppm	--	72.91 KIU

Feeds, Supplements & Products

Artoa Pellets (Ametza)

Fiber

Forage

Grains

Performance

Artoa Pellets by Ametza is a pelleted feed that provides energy through sources such as alfalfa hay and cracked corn. It contains a low grain level to minimize a variety of metabolic issues.

Milestone Compete Horse Food (Muenster)

Coat Quality

Competition Horses

Fat

Muscle

Complete Horse Food is intended to promote muscle growth and function. It is ideal for performance horses and breeding stock as extra calories and energy are needed.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Milestone Foal Horse Food (Muenster)

Fiber

Foal

Growth

Protein

Foal Horse Food is intended for horses and ponies under the age of 1. The diet includes nutrients needed for normal growth and development.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Milestone Life Horse Food (Muenster)

Caloric Energy

Fiber

Grains

Hay Stretcher

Life Horse Food is designed to be a hay replacer and provide nutrients to horses and ponies of all ages. It is ideal for horses that are in moderate work.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Milestone Life Plus Horse Food (Muenster)

Fat

Fiber

Grains

Omega 3-6-9

Life Plus is a pelleted feed intended to provide additional energy and nutrients to all horses and ponies. It is also suitable for performance horse and breeding horses as they need extra essential nutrients.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages

Milestone Optimize Horse Supplement (Muenster)

Fat

Nutrition

Omega 3-6-9

Weight Issues

Optimize Horse Supplement is a high-fat feed intended to provide more energy to breeding horses and performance horses. It contains nutrient dense ingredients such as coconut meal and flaxseed.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Fat

Sorghum Grain Brazil Finely Ground

Caloric Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Protein

Sorghum is a popular grain and forage for livestock. Sorghum grain must be processed by grinding, cracking, or flaking before being fed to animals.

Forage Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Brazil Flaked

Caloric Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Protein

Sorghum is grown worldwide as a grain or forage source. Flaking is a processing method used to improve nutrient digestibility.

Forage Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Brazil Whole

Caloric Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Protein

Sorghum is a tall annual grass that is grown for grain or forage. The waxy bran covering results in low digestibility of whole sorghum grain. It is typically processed to improve digestibility.

Forage Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Cracked Brazil Coarse

Caloric Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Protein

Sorghum grain is produced worldwide as a high-energy feed for livestock. Processing by methods such as cracking is required prior to feeding to improve nutrient digestibility.

Energy Sources Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Cracked Brazil Medium

Caloric Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Protein

Sorghum grain is a high-starch feedstuff fed worldwide to poultry, swine, and ruminants. Cracking improves nutrient digestibility of the grain compared to whole sorghum.

Starch Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Cracked High Tannins

Caloric Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Protein

Breeding techniques have reduced tannins in most modern varieties of sorghum. However, traditional varieties with high tannin content can result in reduced feed intake in livestock.

Energy Sources Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Mexico Finely Ground

Caloric Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Protein

Sorghum is a popular grain and forage grown worldwide. Sorghum grain must be processed before feeding to animals. Grinding is an inexpensive, effective method for improving digestibility.

Forage Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Mexico Flaked

Caloric Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Protein

Sorghum is grown worldwide as a grain or forage source. Flaked sorghum grain has improved digestibility over whole sorghum.

Forage Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Mexico Whole

Caloric Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Protein

Sorghum is a tall annual grass grown for grain or forage. Whole sorghum grain has low digestibility due to the waxy bran covering that surrounds the grain.

Forage Fiber Grains Sorghum

Sorghum Milo Popped

Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Protein

Sorghum/milo grain can be heated and the kernels can be popped to improve starch digestibility. Sorghum/milo grain is a high-starch feed for beef cattle.

Energy Sources Starch

Sorghum/Milo – High Moisture

Caloric Energy

Fiber

Nutrients

Protein

Sorghum grain, also known as milo, is commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions. High moisture sorghum is used in cattle and swine diets as an energy source.

Energy Sources Starch

Sorghum/Milo Grain

Caloric Energy

Nutrition

Protein

Weight Issues

Sorghum grain, also known as milo, is commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Sorghum grain is not easily digestible and is high in starch which can cause hindgut issues in the horse.

Energy Sources Starch

Sorghum/Milo Grain – Dry Rolled

Caloric Energy

Fiber

Nutrients

Protein

Dry rolled sorghum is an African grain that is made more digestible through the process of rolling. Sorghum is not readily used in horse feed as it is high in starch and not easily digestible.

Energy Sources Starch

Sorghum/Milo Grain – Steam Flaked

Caloric Energy

Fiber

Nutrients

Protein

Steam flaked sorghum is processed by steaming and rolling to increase its digestibility. Sorghum is a tropical grain commonly grown for human and food animal production.

Energy Sources Starch

Sorghum/Milo Ground Coarse

Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Protein

Coarse ground sorghum/milo grain is a high-starch feed for livestock. Grind size affects digestibility and feed efficiency.

Protein Amino Acid Supplements

Sorghum/Milo Ground Fine

Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Vitamins

Fine ground sorghum/milo grain is a high-energy feed primarily used in cattle diets. It provides high starch content which supports weight gain in beef cattle.

Energy Sources Starch

Sorghum/Milo Ground Medium

Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Vitamins

Sorghum/milo grain is a high-energy feed for cattle. Fine and medium grind sorghum has higher feed efficiency compared to coarse ground grain.

Energy Sources Starch

Sorghum/Milo High Moisture 22%

Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Protein

High moisture sorghum/milo is fed to beef cattle as an energy-rich feed. It is preferable to harvest at 30% moisture content compared to 22% moisture for storage purposes.

Energy Sources Starch

Sorghum/Milo High Moisture 30%

Energy

Grains

Nutrition

Protein

High moisture harvested sorghum/milo is used in ruminant diets. Feed efficiency is greater for high moisture sorghum compared to dry grain sorghum.

Energy Sources Starch

ThriveFeed Horse Feed

Forage

Gut Health

Health

Nutrients

ThriveFeed is a pelleted horse feed composed of alfalfa meal, timothy grass meal, sorghum, soybean meal, rice bran and kelp meal. It provides 15% protein, 2.5% fat and 20% fiber.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Protein Fiber

Total Equine (Total Feeds)

Complete Feed

Fiber

Gut Health

Protein

Total Equine is a feed formulated for horses, mules, and donkeys. It contains 15% crude protein and 5% fat from alfalfa meal, rice bran, wheat middlings, and soybean meal.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Feeds