Alfalfa Hay Pellets 20kg

Alfalfa, also known as Medicago sativa, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the legume family. It's commonly used as animal feed worldwide, especially for horses, cows, and other livestock. The plant has a deep root system that enables it to access nutrients and water from deep within the soil, making it a resilient crop that can survive in various weather conditions.

• Advantages of Feeding Alfalfa to Horses
• Enhanced Weight Gain and Body Condition
• Increased Energy Levels and Performance
• Supports Lactating Mares and Growing Foals

What is the Nutrient Composition of Alfalfa?

Alfalfa has a nutrient-rich composition, which makes it an ideal feed option for your horse. It contains high levels of protein, calcium, and micronutrients such as copper, zinc, and manganese. Additionally, it's rich in vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as B-complex vitamins.

One pound of alfalfa hay can provide up to 14% crude protein, which is higher than most grass hays that contain only 6-8% protein. It also contains high levels of calcium, which is essential for bone development and maintenance in horses. Alfalfa is also a good source of energy, with a digestible energy value of 1.2-1.5 Mcal/lb, compared to grass hay, which has a digestible energy value of 0.8-1.1 Mcal/lb.

Feeding Guidance:

Forage is the most important component of a horse's diet and should be fed at a rate of 1.5-2.5% of a horse's body weight.

Weigh the amount of forage provided to each horse to ensure you are feeding the proper amount.

Horses that have dental problems or for horses that aggressively consume their feed, NutriDigest premium Alfalfa pellets cubes and pellets are recommended to be fed wet soaked in water for 30 minutes or until property softened.

Gradually replace existing hay with NutriDigest forage over a 7-10 day period. 

Never feed moldy or insect infested forage to horses.

Always provide free-access to fresh clean Water.