Grains - Feed Database

Ontario Dehy Alfalfa-Oat Hay Cubes are a consistent forage replacement composed of 50% alfalfa and 50% oat hay. Cubed forages can be used in low-dust diets. This feed can be fed to all horses and ponies.

Barley is a cool-season cereal grain crop that matures quickly. Barley silage is a high-protein forage commonly fed to cattle but not typically provided to horses.

Barley silage is a high-protein forage source commonly fed to cattle. This feed is derived from barley cut and ensiled at an early stage of growth. Horses typically are fed barley hay rather than barley silage.

Barley silage is made from barley plants harvested in the mid- to late-dough stage. This silage is commonly used as a cattle feed in drought-prone areas. Horses are typically fed barley hay as opposed to barley silage.

Cereal blend refers to a combination of cereal grains such as barley, wheat and oats. These are high-starch feeds designed to provide energy in equine and livestock diets.

Corn silage is a common feed for cattle in North America but is not commonly fed to horses. This feed is high in energy and starch to support fat deposition and lactation in cattle.

Corn silage is not commonly fed to horses unless other forages are not available. It is a high-energy, high-starch feed appropriate for dairy and beef cattle.

Corn silage is a high-energy, high-starch feed commonly fed to cattle. Starch content decreases, and fibre content increases as the plant matures. Corn silage is not commonly fed to horses.

Crimped Oats by West Feeds are processed whole oats meant to be fed as a supplement as needed. The oats are crimped for optimal digestibility and provide 11% protein, 2.5% fat content, and 13% fibre content.

Dominators Crimped Oats by Quality Feeds is a pure crimped oat feed intended to provide energy to all horse types.

Barley hay is made when barley is cut at an early growth stage rather than being harvested for grain. Barley hay is a low-protein, low-starch, high-fibre forage that is intended for easy keepers.

Oat hay is a high-fibre forage suitable for mature horses at maintenance. Oat hay should be harvested before the seedhead develops to ensure lower starch content and improved palatability.

Sorghum Sudan is a grass hybrid most often used for hay and pasture. Horses should not graze on sorghum Sudan grass as they may develop a colic-like condition known as Cystitis Syndrome from chronic ingestion of cyanide.

Timothy hay is derived from curing timothy grass. It is commonly grown in the Northern US and Canada. Medium-quality timothy hay is composed of approximately 11% crude protein and 61% fibre.

Timothy is a grass hay frequently fed to horses in North America. High-quality timothy hay with approximately 14% crude protein and 55% NDF is a suitable choice for growing or performance horses.

Timothy is a grass hay commonly grown in the North America. It can be a suitable forage source for most horses. When harvested in later growth stages it will be low in protein and high in fibre.

Wheat hay is made by curing wheat cut early before the seedhead matures. This is not commonly used as a forage source for horses.

Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. It can be processed by passing through rollers to improve starch and fibre digestibility.

Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Dry matter and fibre content varies with time of harvest.

Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Shredlage is chopped to improve digestibility while maintaining larger particle size.

Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Processed corn silage is passed through rollers to improve starch and fibre digestion.

Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Shredlage refers to the use of chopping equipment that increases particle size and digestibility of the silage.

Maize (corn) silage is a high-energy forage commonly fed to ruminants. Early harvested corn silage has a lower dry matter content which decreases its quality.

Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Fine chopping improves compression in silos but may increase the risk of acidosis due to rapid fermentation.

Maize (corn) silage is a high-energy forage for ruminants made of the entire corn plant. Medium chop size reduces the risk of acidosis compared to fine chop.

Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Early harvested corn silage has a lower dry matter content which decreases silage quality.

Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. It should be harvested at 32 - 40% dry matter for optimal ensiling.

Maize (corn) silage is a common high-energy forage for ruminants. Dry matter and fibre content varies with time of harvest.

Sorghum sudan grass is a drought-tolerant forage common to the Southwestern US. Horses should not graze on this forage for extended periods as they are susceptible to sudan grass toxicity, which can be life-threatening.

Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is an annual cereal grass found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be used for pasture, hay or silage for ruminants and horses. It contains anti-nutritive factors such as nitrate and alkaloids which should be monitored.

Pearlmillet (Pennisetum glaucum) is an annual cereal grass that can be used for pasture, hay or silage for ruminants and horses. It contains anti-nutritive factors such as nitrate and alkaloids which should be monitored.

Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is an annual cereal grass native to Africa and also found in South America and Australia. It can be used for pasture, hay or silage. It should be monitored for anti-nutritive factors such as nitrate and alkaloids.

Oat silage is commonly fed to dairy cattle as a protein and fibre source. It is not commonly fed to horses.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Sorghum silage-containing grain is a high-starch, high-energy forage commonly fed to cattle. Silage is used as an alternative to hay. However, sorghum sudan grasses have high levels of nitrate and prussic acid which are toxic to horses.

Sorghum Sudan silage is commonly fed to cattle and other ruminants. It should not be fed to horses as they are susceptible to sudan grass toxicity.

Chopped hominy is a by-product of maize milling. It is a source of energy, protein and fiber, for horses, cattle, and sheep.

Soybean silage is typically produced under drought-stress conditions that are unlikely to result in a high yield of soybean grain. Soybean silage is a high-protein forage source more commonly fed to cattle.

Soybean residue is a byproduct of soybean harvest. It can be ground to increase dry matter content of livestock diets.

Soybean straw is a byproduct of soybean farming. It has low digestibility and protein with a high fibre content. It is not commonly used as a primary forage source.

Soybean straw is a byproduct of soybean production. It has high-fibre, low-protein content and is relatively indigestible which make it useful as bedding.

Soybean straw is a high-fibre, low-protein forage that is a byproduct of soybean harvesting. It is not commonly used as a feed due to its low digestibility but can be used as bedding.