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Sunflower - Feed Ingredient
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an oilseed crop widely cultivated for its seeds, which can be processed into oil, meal, or fed whole. In equine nutrition, different components of the sunflower plant are used, with sunflower seeds and sunflower meal being the most common forms included in feed formulations.
Whole or dehulled sunflower seeds are used as a high-fat feed ingredient, offering a source of digestible energy, essential fatty acids (particularly linoleic acid), and moderate protein. Sunflower meal, a byproduct of oil extraction, is higher in protein and fiber and is typically used as a plant-based protein supplement in pelleted feeds or protein mixes.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Sunflower as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program (paste) (Freedom Health)
Digestion
Gut Health
Health
RecoverySUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program (paste) is a digestive supplement for horses that comes in paste form. It consists of oat oil, oat flour, sunflower oil, irradiated dried yeast, L-threonine, L-glutamine, and guar gum. Each syringe is one dose.
Sun Supreme Equine (Field Fresh Feeds)
Broodmare
Complete Feed
Competition HorsesHealthSun Supreme from Field Fresh Feeds is a textured feed intended for performance horses, racehorses and broodmares. Sun Supreme is formulated with oats, peas and barley.
Sunflower Meal – 26% CP 3% EE
Caloric Energy
Low NSC Feeds
Protein
ToplineSunflower meal is a byproduct of the extraction of oil from sunflower seeds. The nutritional profile varies depending on the content of hulls in the meal. This feed is safe for horses but may not be palatable in high quantities.
Sunflower Meal – 40% CP 2% EE
Caloric EnergyLow NSC FeedsProteinToplineSunflower meal is a high-protein byproduct of sunflower oil production. The meal is a suitable protein source for equine diets, but may not be palatable in large quantities.
Sunflower Meal – 49% CP 3% EE
Caloric EnergyLow NSC FeedsProteinToplineSunflower meal is the residue that remains after the oil is extracted from sunflower seeds. It is a high-protein feed that is safe to add to equine diets.
Sunflower Meal Heat Treated
Energy
Fiber
NutritionProteinHeat-treated sunflower meal is a byproduct of sunflower seed oil extraction. This meal is heat-treated to increase nutrient bioavailability.
Sunflower Oil
Coat QualityEnergy
Fat
Weight IssuesSunflower oil is a calorie-dense fat source with an omega-3 to omega-6 ratio of 1:40. It provides energy for performance horses and hard-keepers to support weight gain.
Sunflower Seed – 20% CP 40% EE
Caloric EnergyCoat Quality
Omega 3-6-9ProteinSunflower seeds are commonly fed to horses as a source of fat to support coat quality and skin health. Sunflower seeds are high in omega-6 fatty acids, which should be balanced with omega-3's in the diet.
Sunflower Seeds (Modesto Milling)
Caloric EnergyFiber
GrainsOmega 3-6-9Modesto's sunflower seeds are an excellent source of protein, fat, and fibre. Whole sunflower seeds may benefit from grinding to increase digestibility. Sunflower seeds may be added to feed or given as treats.
Sunflower Silage – 35% DM 55% NDF
EnergyFiber
ForageNutritionSunflower Silage is the fibrous material that remains after the seeds have been harvested. It is compressed and fermented without air to produce a lower energy, high fiber forage that is used for cattle.
Sunflower Silage – 40% DM 60% NDF
EnergyFiberForageNutritionSunflower Silage is made from the plant material that remains after sunflower seeds are harvested. It is fermented under anaerobic conditions to produce a lower energy and higher fiber forage commonly used for cattle.
Super Concentrated Calming Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)
Calming
Mineral Balance
Ration Balancer
StressSuper Concentrated Calming Balancer from Blue Chip Feed is intended for horses and ponies at all work levels but specifically performance horses. This balancer is designed to support calming behaviors with added magnesium.
Super Concentrated Joint Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)
Competition Horses
JointsRation Balancer
SeniorSuper Concentrated Joint Balancer from Blue Chip Feed is designed to support joint health and mobility. This balancer is intended for horses in heavy work, competition horses, and senior horses.
Super Concentrated Low Calorie Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)
Hoof HealthMineral BalanceRation BalancerWeight IssuesSuper Concentrated Low Calorie Balancer from Blue Chip Feed contains cinnamon intended to help maintain blood glucose levels, soya oil meant to support a healthy coat, and biotin to support hoof health. This balancer is designed for horses in light work or at rest.
Super Concentrated Senior Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)
Gut HealthHoof Health
ImmunitySeniorSuper Concentrated Senior Balancer from Blue Chip Feed is designed to support digestive, hoof, coat, immune, and respiratory health. This balancer is intended for senior horses and ponies.
Super Concentrated Ulsa-Cool Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)
Gut HealthHoof HealthRation Balancer
YeastSuper Concentrated Ulsa-Cool Balancer from Blue Chip Feed is intended for any horse or pony at any level of exercise. This balancer is designed to support hoof health, immunity, and coat condition.
Super Condition (St.Hippolyt)
Mineral Balance
Muscle
Performance
VitaminsSuper Condition by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted vitamin and mineral supplement intended for performance horses, and breeds with increased muscle mass.
Super Fibre Cubes (Saracen Horse Feeds)
Easy KeeperFiber
Hay StretcherNutritionSaracen Super Fibre Cubes is a pelleted ration formulated for horses needing low starch and high fibre. It can be used as a partial hay replacer.
Superforce (Cavalor)
Complete FeedCompetition HorsesEnergyPerformanceCavalor 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.
Supple & Senior Balancer (Spillers Feeds)
JointsNutritionRation BalancerSeniorSupple & Senior Balancer from Spillers Feed contains amino acids, vitamins, and minerals to balance the diet. This feed is intended for senior horses and ponies to balance the diet and support joint health. The NSC content makes it suitable for horses and ponies prone to laminitis.
Suregrow (Dodson & Horrell)
Broodmare
Foal
Growth
StallionSuregrow by Dodson & Horrell is a ration balancer meant to provide all the required vitamins and minerals, high protein content, and lower starch content for proper growth. This feed also includes elevated vitamin E and biotin levels to support reproduction and hoof growth.
Sustain-Plus Mix (Gain Equine Nutrition)
Competition HorsesEnergy
ExercisePerformanceSustain-Plus Mix is a textured feed intended for hard-working performance horses. Sustain - Plus Mix is a concentrated energy feed that contains lower protein levels.
Sustaina (Mitavite)
EnergyExerciseGut HealthPerformanceSustaina by Mitavite is a micronized feed intended to provide fast release energy to race horses and horses in heavy work.
Sweet ‘N Safe (Daily Dose Equine)
Caloric EnergyFat
FlavorGrainsSweet '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.
Sweet Mix (Dunstan)
Complete FeedCompetition HorsesPerformanceWeight IssuesSweet Mix by Dunstan is a highly palatable oat free textured feed that contains molasses. It is formulated to be a medium-energy feed intended for working horses or those requiring additional calories for weight gain.
Sweetfeed Racehorse Mix (Red Mills)
Competition HorsesEnergyNutrition
StaminaSweetfeed Racehorse Mix from Red Mills is intended for racehorses in moderate to heavy training, fussy eaters, and horses on a high protein forage. This feed is meant to support optimal performance and stamina.
Synergy (Barastoc)
Bone HealthGut HealthMuscleVitaminsSynergy from Barastoc is a concentrate for racing horses that is meant to assist with muscle health, gut health, and bone health.
Thurra (Barastoc)
Coat QualityEnergyMineral BalanceVitaminsBarastoc's Thurra is a grain mix that contains minerals and vitamins as well as oil and fiber. It is meant to help with coat health and provide energy.
Timothy Grass Chopped (Standlee)
DigestionForageHealthNutritionTimothy Grass Chopped from Standlee contains chopped timothy hay with added canola oil. This feed is intended for senior horses with dentition issues. Timothy Grass Chopped is intended to be highly palatable.
Track Time (Capstone Horse Feed)
GrowthGut Health
HindgutPerformanceTrack Time by Capstone Horse Feed is a muesli intended for young horses who are in training and racing.
Tracktorque (Hygain)
DigestionEnergyGut Health
Skin + HairTracktorque by Hygain is a high-energy feed meant for high performance horses including racing, training, and intense competition. It contains vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics and is intended to assist with gut health, digestion, coat health, muscle and heart health.
Traditional Blend (Heygates Feeds)
DigestionFiberForageNutritionTraditional Blend is a feed intended for horses and ponies of all ages and for those in light to moderate work. It contains 9% protein, 3% fat, and 16% fibre.
Triumph Professional (Nutrena)
Complete FeedEnergyNutritionProteinTriumph Professional is a pelleted complete feed formulated for a variety of life stages. It provides 14% protein, 8% fat and 17% NSC.
Triumph Professional Textured 14% Horse Feed (Nutrena)
DigestionHealthHoof HealthToplineTriumph Professional Textured Horse Feed is a concentrate feed for horses of all ages and work levels. It supplies 14% crude protein, 8% crude fat, and 33% sugar and starch.
Turbo Racing (Mitavite)
EnergyGut HealthNutritionPerformanceTurbo Racing by Mitavite is a high energy feed intended to support the training, performance and recovery of high performance horses.
Turmeric 2X (MVP)
AntioxidantHealth
Herb
NutrientsTurmeric 2X by MVP is a powdered turmeric supplement that intends to support the immune system, inflammatory response and neuro function. It also contains MSM may lessen the inflammation.
Twilight Years Mix (Heygates Feeds)
DigestionNutritionSeniorWeight IssuesTwilight Years Mix is a coarse mix intended for senior horses. It is meant to help maintain condition and support digestion.
Ulca Fiber (Spillers Feeds)
FatLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromePerformance
UlcersUlca Fiber from Spillers Feed is a low NSC, high fat, and high protein feed. This feed is intended to be fed to performance horses prone to ulcers.
Ulca Power Cubes (Spillers Feeds)
Caloric EnergyPerformance
RespiratoryUlcersUlca Power Cubes from Spillers Feed is high in energy and low in starch, making this feed ideal for performance horses prone to gastric ulcers. This feed contains Vitamin C to support the respiratory system and Lysine, which supports muscle development and performance.
Ulceraser (Equine Elixirs)
FlavorGut HealthImmunityUlcersUlceraser from Equine Elixirs is a palatable supplement that is meant to support the entire digestive tract of horses. Mainly, it is used for horses prone to digestive upset or ulcers from training, traveling, stress, or diet related issues. It can also support immunity.
Ultimate Balancer (Dodson & Horrell)
AntioxidantHoof HealthRation BalancerYeastUltimate Balancer by Dodson & Horrell is a low-calorie ration balancer with the added benefits of hoof support and digestive support. This supplemental feed includes ingredients such as vitamin and mineral premix, yeast, and herbs added for antioxidants.
UltraCruz Equine Advanced Joint Supplement (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
GrowthJointsPerformanceSeniorUltraCruz Equine Advanced Joint Supplement is a pelleted joint supplement containing glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid. It has added vitamins and minerals as well as molasses for flavouring.
UltraCruz Equine Joint Supplement (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
GrowthJointsPerformanceSeniorUltraCruz Equine Joint Supplement is a soy-free joint formula for horses. It contains chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, and MSM. This supplement is designed to support joint, tendon, and ligament health.
UltraCruz Equine Wellness Performance Supplement (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
HealthMineral BalanceOmega 3-6-9VitaminsUltraCruz Equine Wellness Performance Supplement is formulated to supplement vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and fatty acids to the horse’s diet. This includes zinc, copper, and Vitamin E. It supplies 2 mg of biotin per serving (136 g).
UltraCruz Equine Wellness/Joint Care Supplement (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
GrowthJointsPerformanceSeniorUltraCruz Equine Wellness/Joint Performance Supplement contains select vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and fatty acids. It also provides glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid for additional joint support.
Ungulate (St.Hippolyt)
Hoof HealthNutrientsNutrition
Organic Trace MineralsUngulate by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement intended to support hoof health in horses.
Victory (Elite Equine)
DigestionFiberHindgutNutrientsVictory by Elite Equine is a high-fat, high-fiber supplement developed to support optimal gut health. Please note that it is not approved for use in competition settings.
Vital Muesli “Best Years” (St.Hippolyt)
DigestionNutritionRecoverySeniorVital Muesli "Best Years" by St.Hippolyt is a textured feed intended for senior horses, fast eaters and horses with chewing problems.
Vital Muesli (Dodson & Horrell)
Caloric EnergyCompetition HorsesGrainsPerformanceVital Muesli is a high starch feed designed for racehorses in full training. This feed includes the elevated protein and fat levels required to sustain the heavy workload and the vitamins and minerals necessary for proper nutrient absorption.
