Alfalfa Pellets for Horses

Fresh alfalfa hay is one of the best forages for horses. But we bet you know it is rarely available in different regions in different seasons. Alfalfa pellets are widely used as a substitute of fresh alfalfa hay for horse feed because of its high relative feed value (RFV), storage convenience, cheaper transit and longer lifetime. Some people recommend it as a miraculous forage which makes a horse healthier and happier. The others say you should not give it to your horses. The first group tends to overuse alfalfa pellets while the second one - underuses it. Here, in Ukrainian Alfalfa LLC, we know the truth is between the both. You should adhere some basic rules when feeding your horses with alfalfa pellets to attain the best results.

You surely can substitute regular hay for pelleted alfalfa, but keep in mind a few rules. Firstly, determine the proper alfalfa pellets amount for your horse, divide this total amount into many portions along the day, give a smaller amounts more often. Secondly, integrate alfalfa pellets gradually. Replace usual feed with small portion of alfalfa pellets on day to day basis for a week or two. Lastly, be sure to soak it prior to feeding. It saves your horse from being choked. Also, try adding some long stem feed while feeding alfalfa pellets. It helps your horse’s digestive tract to work better while getting many calories from alfalfa pellets.

Pellet dimensions: 
- diameter: 7 mm
- length: 10 mm - 30 mm 

Composition of the product: 
- Moisture (8%)
- Protein (16% of min)
- Fiber (33%)
- Sugar (2.9%)
- Starch (0.9%)
- Crude ash (10.9%)
- Calcium (2%)
- Phosphorus (0.28%)
- Carotene (155 g/kg)

Method of preparation: artificial drying 
Country of Origin: Ukraine
Year of manufacture: 2017
Shelf life: 2 years

Recommended storage conditions: must be protected from moisture and high temperatures, recommended surface ventilation