nutrients in alfalfa

[becca114]

What are the two nutrients higher in alfalfa than any other chaff or chop?

 

[AmyMay]

Protein??

 

[becca114]

I think the other is calcium. Is that right?

 

[Gorgeous George]

I would say calcium and protein too.

 

[peanut]

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I would say calcium and protein too.

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Yes. I feed it to my youngster.

 

[pennyh]

the calcium content v phos is really good , i use it to help balance straights

 

[Box_Of_Frogs]

The protein content of alfalfa is not too high but is of very good quality. Dr Theresa Holland and Professor Knottenbelt worked up a diet for my rescued mare who has significant liver damage (from ragwort poisoning) and she needed very low protein levels to protect the remaining working bit of her liver. However, all horses need some protein and alfalfa was advised as not too high in protein but of very good quality. Is this an exam question and if so what mark do I get?????

 

[becca114]

Thanks for the replies. Its for the Horse Owners Feed Knowledge Award level 2.