Choosing the Right Forage Format for Your Horses and Livestock

When it comes to caring for horses, cattle, goats, and other livestock, high-quality forage is always at the heart of good nutrition. But forage doesn’t come in just one form — and the way you feed it can be just as important as what you feed.

That’s why Country Companion offers multiple forage options designed to fit a variety of feeding styles, management needs, and animal preferences.

Whether you’re supporting a performance horse, managing a herd of cattle, or caring for a senior animal with special needs, choosing the right forage format can help make mealtime easier and nutrition more consistent.

Why Forage Format Makes a Difference

Animals eat differently depending on their age, health, and lifestyle. The form of forage you choose can impact:

• Chewing time
• Digestion and gut health
• Ease of feeding and measuring
• Storage and handling
• Waste reduction

Selecting the right option helps ensure your animals get the nutrients they need in a way that works best for your farm or barn routine.

Country Companion Offers 2 Premium Forage Formats:

• Forage Cubes
• Forage Pellets

Both formats are made from nutrient-rich, sun-cured forages (such as alfalfa hay or alfalfa hay & timothy grass blends), carefully harvested in the USA and packaged to deliver dependable quality in every bag.

Forage Cubes: A Durable, Chew-Friendly Option

Forage cubes are a great alternative to traditional hay, especially when you’re looking for controlled portions and less waste.

Cubes work well for horses or cattle that benefit from longer chewing time, helping support natural digestion.

Benefits of cubes include:

• Encouraging chewing and saliva production
• Supporting healthy gut function
• Mimicking long-stem forage
• Easy handling and tidy feeding
• Low dust and consistent quality
• Can be fed dry or soaked as needed

Cubes are especially helpful for owners who want a convenient forage option that still feels close to feeding hay.

Forage Pellets: Convenient and Easy to Feed

Pellets are made from finely ground forage compressed into small, uniform pieces. They’re simple to scoop, measure, and mix — making them a practical choice for many feeding programs.

Pellets are often ideal for animals that need a softer forage option or those who do better with added hydration.

Pellet advantages include:

• Easy mixing with grain or supplements
• Uniform nutrition in every serving
• Minimal dust and mess
• Helpful for picky eaters
• A great option for horses with dental challenges
• Can be soaked for added moisture support

Pellets can be a smart way to ensure your animals receive consistent forage nutrition, especially when traditional hay isn’t the best fit.

PRO TIP:  Country Companion Alfalfa Cubes and Alfalfa Pellets are an excellent source of good quality protein and fiber for growth and maintenance, making them a great choice for performance horses, growing livestock and hardworking animals that need extra nutritional support.

Final Thoughts

Every animal is different — and so is every feeding routine. Whether you’re caring for a competitive show horse, a growing goat, or a senior gelding who needs a softer forage option, Country Companion has a forage product designed to support the way you feed.

Country Companion is committed to being your partner in building a strong nutritional foundation for your livestock.  Proudly made in the USA, our forage products are crafted with care to provide consistent, dependable nutrition. For high-quality feed and forage products, explore our options at Equine & Multi-Species Feed – Country Companion

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