Feedstuff Discovery - Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal

Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal

• Excellent feedstuff for horses and ruminants (high in protein, minerals, and vitamins).
• Lower fiber content than traditional alfalfa hay.
• Limited use in monogastric diets (sometimes used as a laxative in prefarrowing sow diets).
• Often pelleted prior to feeding.

Average Nutrient Content

• Crude Protein = 17-20%
• Lysine = 0.7-0.9%
• Ruminant TDN = 57%
• Monogastric ME = 1000 Kcal/lb

Physical Description - varies from light to dark green, small particle size, and a granulary to powdery texture.