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Wheat Straw - Feed Ingredient
Wheat Straw is the fibrous residue remaining after the wheat grain has been harvested, consisting primarily of the dried stalks and leaves of the wheat plant (Triticum spp.). It is a byproduct of grain production and is commonly used as a low-cost forage or bedding material in livestock and equine management.
In equine feed formulations, wheat straw is sometimes incorporated to increase indigestible fiber and provide bulk. Its high lignin content makes it poorly digestible, offering minimal nutritional value in terms of energy or protein. However, this indigestible fiber can help regulate gut motility and satiety, especially in diets formulated for weight management or to extend chewing time.
Wheat straw is usually chopped or ground before being included in pelleted feeds or forage extenders.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Wheat Straw as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
Challenger Coarse Mix (Heygates Feeds)
Coat Quality
Competition Horses
Energy
PerformanceChallenger Coarse Mix is a high-energy mix intended for horses and ponies in heavy work. It contains linseed oil which is meant to be beneficial for maintaining hoof health and coat condition.
Conditioning Cubes (Heygates Feeds)
DigestionEnergy
Nutrition
Weight IssuesConditioning Cubes is a pelleted feed intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It is meant to support proper conditioning. It contains 12% protein, 4.5% fat, and 13% fibre.
Conditioning Fibre (Spillers Feeds)
Coat Quality
Fat
Fiber
ToplineConditioning Fibre from Spillers Feed is high in oil and low in starches and sugars. This feed is intended to calm horses and ponies, develop topline, and improve coat quality.
Conditioning Mix (Heygates Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCoat QualityDigestion
MuscleConditioning Mix is a coarse mix intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It is meant to provide additional energy to those in heavier work and those needing better condition.
Golden Chaff (Baileys Horse Feeds)
DentalFiber
Forage
FlavorGolden Chaff from Baileys Horse Feeds is intended for horses and ponies on a limited hard feed or balancer. This feed contains a molasses coating on the wheat straw to encourage more chewing.
Meadow Blend Coarse Mix (Heygates Feeds)
Coat QualityDigestionForageNutritionMeadow Blend Coarse Mix is intended for horses and ponies of all ages and in light to moderate work. It contains herbs, garlic, and yeast. Yeast is meant to have beneficial effects on digestion, and nutrient uptake.
Straw Wheat – 5% CP 79% NDF
Easy KeeperFiberForageWeight IssuesWheat straw is a low-density forage source with low protein and energy content. It can be used to replace up to 10% of forage for easy keepers that need to lose weight.
Stud Mix (Heygates Feeds)
BroodmareDigestion
Foal
StallionStud Nuts is a higher protein ration intended for breeding stock such as broodmares, stallions, and young horses. It is meant to support fertility, immune function, and coat quality.
Stud Nuts (Heygates Feeds)
BroodmareDigestion
GrowthStallionStud Nuts is a higher protein ration intended for breeding stock such as broodmares, stallions, and young horses. It is meant to support fertility, immune function, and coat quality.
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.
Twilight Years Mix (Heygates Feeds)
DigestionNutrition
SeniorWeight IssuesTwilight Years Mix is a coarse mix intended for senior horses. It is meant to help maintain condition and support digestion.
