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Forage
Forage, a horse’s natural feed, should be chosen to meet as much of a horse’s protein, energy and fiber needs as possible. Forage types (pasture, hay, cubes/pellets, hay extender) can be combined to provide the best program for each individual horses. Each horse should be fed 15-30 lb of forage daily. ADM Animal Nutrition’s Forage First® approach to feeding horses is specifically designed to make it easy to maximize forage in your horse’s diet.

Forage First® Hay Cubes
A forage source for all classes of horses
  • Consistent, high-quality forage source
  • Compared to most long-stemmed hay:
    • Higher leaf-to-stem ratio
    • More concentrated nutrients
    • Less waste
  • Can be used to supply all or a portion of forage needs
  • Excellent choice for horses with dental or respiratory problems or for travel
  • Avoid blister beetles
  • Two product options:
    • Alfalfa (No. 80907; 15% protein, 1.8% fat and no more than 32% crude fiber)
    • Alfalfa/Timothy (No. 80908; 12% protein, 2.3% fat and no more than 32% crude fiber)
  • Feed in combination with other forage sources at 1% of body weight daily or feed as the sole source of forage
  • Cube; 50-lb bag
  • Consistent and maximum nutrient quality – Cubes are subjected to rigid quality control standards and must meet product nutrient guarantees
  • Reduced feed waste – Very little waste occurs with cubes as compared to the 20% or more wastage with long-stemmed hays
  • Made from forages grown in northern areas of the US and Canadian meadows far north of the known habitats of blister beetles
  • Less storage space needed
Forage First® Hay Extender (81681)
A forage source for all classes of horses
  • Consistent, high-quality, alternative fiber-based product to replace home-grown or purchased forages
  • Use as a partial hay replacer for all classes of horses
  • Highly digestible, fermentable fiber sources
  • Less waste compared to long-stemmed hays
  • Can also be used as an ingredient in concentrate mixes
  • 11% protein, 2.5% fat and no more than 30% crude fiber
  • Variable feeding rate, depending on amount and quality of forage replaced
  • Pellet; 50-lb bag
  • Prosponse® yeast for feed palatability, digestibility and hindgut fermentation
  • Consistent and maximum nutrient quality – Subjected to rigid quality control standards and must meet product nutrient guarantees
  • Reduced feed waste – Very little waste occurs as compared to the 20% or more wastage with long-stemmed hay
  • Avoid dust and mold spores compared to long-stemmed hay
  • Less storage space needed
Forage First® Horse Rewards (80876)
A treat for all classes of horses
  • Consistent, high-quality, nutritionally balanced, healthy treat compatible with all feeding programs
  • Apple-flavored and readily accepted
  • Limited-starch formulation with highly digestible, fermentable fiber sources
  • Select ingredients in consistent formula
  • 12% protein, 2.5% fat and no more than 22% crude fiber
  • Feed a hand-full or more daily
  • Cube; 3-lb and 25-lb bags
  • Prosponse® yeast for feed palatability, digestibility and hindgut fermentation
  • Contains GROSTRONG® Vitamins-Minerals
  • Natural-source vitamin E for better bioavailability compared with synthetic vitamin E; needed for protection against oxidative tissue damage and immune system function; and may be especially important for working horses due to risk of exercise-induced muscle damage
Refer to product labels for complete feeding directions.