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Pellets

Cubes

 

 

 

Canadian Processed Alfalfa Products provide:

· high nutrient content
· bypass protein
· digestible fibre
· effective rumen buffering
· reduction of heat stress
· consistent quality

· reduced feed wastage
· ease of handling
· intake control
· reduced storage requirements
· lower transportation costs
· reduced dust


 

Typical Specifications and Nutrient Values of Canadian Processed Alfalfa Products (100% Dry Matter Basis)

 

 

 

Nutrient

Dehydrated
Alfalfa
Pellets

Suncured
Alfalfa
Pellets


Alfalfa
Cubes

Crude Protein, %
Total Dig. Nutrients, %
Crude Fibre, %
Acid Det. Fibre, %

Neutr. Det. Fibre %
Calcium, %
Phosphorus, %
Potassium, %
Copper, mg/kg
Manganese, mg/kg
Zinc, mg/kg
Magnesium, %
Selenium, mg/kg

18.5
65.0
25.0
35.0

43.0
1.50
0.22
2.39
11.0
34.0
21.0
0.32
0.37

17.0
57.5
28.0
36.0

44.0
1.50
0.21
2.35
11.0
34.0
21.0
0.32
0.35

17.0
57.0
28.0
36.0

44.5
1.50
0.21
2.35
11.0
34.0
21.0
0.32
0.35

 

Canadian processed alfalfa products also contribute
substantial quantities of vitamins and amino acids, as shown
below for dehydrated alfalfa pellets:

Vitaminsmg/kg
Amino Acids% of CP
Beta Carotene75-180
Vitamin E123
Niacin44
Thiamine4.1
Choline1,656
Lysine4.9
Methionine & Cystine3.2
Tryptophan2.0
Threonine4.1

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