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Tallow - Feed Ingredient
Tallow is a rendered form of animal fat, typically derived from cattle or sheep. It is composed primarily of triglycerides and contains a mix of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
In equine nutrition, tallow may be used as an energy-dense fat source in pelleted feeds or specialty supplements.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Tallow as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
Beef Tallow
Coat Quality
Energy
Fat
Weight IssuesFat from cattle is referred to as beef tallow. It is an energy-dense feed ingredient commonly used in baked goods. It is not commonly fed to horses.
Fat – Hydrogenated Tallow
Coat QualityEnergyFatWeight IssuesHydrogenated tallow is animal fat rendered to saturate the bonds in the fatty acids making it firm. It has a variety of uses, including as a feed ingredient and as an emollient in cosmetics and moisturizers.
Partially Hydrogenated Tallow
Coat QualityEnergyFatWeight IssuesPartially hydrogenated tallow is rendered animal fat that has a portion of its fatty acid bonds saturated. It has the consistency of whipped cream and is commonly used in packaged foods.
Tallow Porcine
Coat QualityEnergyFatWeight IssuesPig fat is a high-energy feed ingredient referred to as porcine tallow. It is used in baked goods, animal diets, and rarely in equine diets.
