Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686

Feedstuff Discovery - Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal

Feedstuff Discovery - Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal

Feedstuff Discovery - Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal


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.

Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686