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Alfalfa Hay - Feed Ingredient

Alfalfa hay is a high-quality legume forage known for its rich protein, calcium, and fiber content. It is more nutrient-dense than grass hays, making it a valuable feed ingredient for horses requiring additional protein and energy.

In equine nutrition, alfalfa hay is commonly included in diets for performance horses, growing foals, lactating mares, and horses needing weight gain. It is also used in pelleted and cubed forages, making it a suitable option for horses with dental issues or those requiring forage replacements. Additionally, alfalfa is included in concentrate feeds as a source of forage-based calories and protein.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Alfalfa Hay as an ingredient.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Alfalfa Pellets (Summit Forage Products)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa Pellets by Summit are a compact source of alfalfa hay used to provide additional calories intended for horses in work, breeding, or growing. Alfalfa pellets are a good source of protein in the equine diet, supplying 17% crude protein.
Alfalfa Plus Oil (Baileys Horse Feeds)
FatFat
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Alfalfa Plus Pro by Baileys Horse Feeds provides slow-release energy for performance horses and ponies. This feed has an NSC value of 5.5% and a high protein content of 15%.
Alfalfa Silage – 17% CP 43% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa silage is a high-protein forage commonly fed to dairy cows. Alfalfa is cut and fermented without air to prevent spoilage. The silage provides higher nutrient density compared to dry alfalfa hay.
Alfalfa Silage – 17% CP 46% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa silage is a fermented forage that is more nutritionally-dense as compared to dry alfalfa hay. It is commonly fed to cattle due to its high protein and energy content.
Alfalfa Silage – 20% CP 37% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa (lucerne) silage is made from chopped alfalfa that is compressed and fermented without air to prevent spoilage. This improves the nutrient density while offering more flexibility in harvesting times.
Alfalfa Silage – 20% CP 40% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa silage is an energy- and protein-dense forage. It is compacted, stored and fermented while wet in air-tight conditions to preserve nutrients. It is commonly used for dairy cattle and is typically too high in energy and protein for horses.
Alfalfa Silage – 25% CP 32% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa silage is a fermented forage that is commonly fed to dairy cattle. It is a protein and energy rich feed that is too nutrient dense for most horses.
Alfalfa Silage – 25% CP 35% NDF
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa silage is chopped alfalfa that is fermented in anaerobic conditions. It is commonly fed to dairy cattle because of its high protein content, but is too nutrient-dense for most horses.
Alfalfa Timothy Brome Pellets (Mountain Sunrise Feed Co)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Alfalfa Timothy Brome Pellets by Mountain Sunrise Feed Co is a pelleted feed that contains no less than 11% protein It is intended to help keep a balance between calcium and phosphorus.
Alfalfa Timothy Chopped (Standlee)
DentalDental
ForageForage
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
HealthHealth
Alfalfa Timothy Chopped from Standlee is intended for horses with dental issues due to the short chop length. This feed contains added canola oil, and is highly palatable.
Alfalfa Timothy Cubes (Standlee)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa Timothy Cubes by Standlee are a blended forage of alfalfa and timothy hay, naturally low in protein, fat, and sugar.
Alfalfa Timothy Hay Pellets (Star Milling Co)
DentalDental
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Alfalfa/Timothy pellets by Star Milling Co are a 50:50 blend of alfalfa and bermuda hay in a 1/4 inch pellet, designed as a forage replacement for horses. This product contains a minimum of 12% protein and has no added binders, molasses, minerals, or vitamins.
Alfalfa-Oat Hay Cubes (Ontario Dehy Inc.)
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Ontario Dehy Alfalfa-Oat Hay Cubes are a consistent forage replacement composed of 50% alfalfa and 50% oat hay. Cubed forages can be used in low-dust diets. This feed can be fed to all horses and ponies.
Alfalfa-Oat Hay Pellets (Ace Hi Feeds)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa-Oat Hay Pellets by Ace Hi Feeds can be used as a forage replacement for horses. This product contains at least 12% protein, added molasses, and added vitamins and minerals.
Alfalfa-Timothy Cubes (Ontario Dehy)
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
HealthHealth
Ontario Dehy Alfalfa-Timothy Cubes are a cubed horse feed providing a blend of 50% alfalfa and 50% timothy hay. These dehydrated cubes are a convenient forage replacement in a low-dust format designed to prevent mold and retain nutrients.
Alfalfa/Bermuda Hay Pellets (Star Milling Co)
DentalDental
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
Alfalfa/Bermuda Hay Pellets by Star Milling Co are a blend of alfalfa and Bermuda hay designed as a forage replacement for horses. It contains 32% fiber and 11% protein in a 3/8 inch pellet with added molasses, vitamins, and minerals.
Alfalfa/Oat Hay Pellets (Kelley’s Feed)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
GrainsGrains
NutritionNutrition
Alfalfa/Oat Hay Pellets by Kelley's Feed is a pelleted forage replacement containing alfalfa and oat hay with added vitamins and minerals. Molasses is used for palatability and as an energy source.
Alfalfa/Timothy Pellets (Standlee)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa-Timothy Pellets are made from blend of alfalfa and timothy hay. This feed provides moderate protein (12%) and energy with high fibre content for horses that require additional forage in their diet.
B-100 Breeding (Royal Horse)
BroodmareBroodmare
GrowthGrowth
HealthHealth
StallionStallion
B-100 Breeding from Royal Horse is a pelleted feed intended for broodmares, foals, and stallions. B-100 Breeding is intended to promote digestive well-being in horses. This feed contains 16.5% protein and 4.5% fat.
B-150 Breeding (Royal Horse)
BroodmareBroodmare
GrowthGrowth
HealthHealth
StallionStallion
B-150 Breeding from Royal Horse is a textured feed intended for broodmares, foals, and stallions. This feed contains 17% protein and 5% fat. B-150 Breeding is intended to support horses' reproductive system and encourage foal development.
Bermuda-Blend (Sacate Pellet Mills)
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
Bermuda-Blend from Sacate Pellet Mills is a low protein and calorie feed for horses. The feed is meant for moderate or light working horses and is made of alfalfa and grass.
Bio-Cube® Alfa-Timothy Cubes (MAAAX Equine Feed) – [Discontinued]
FiberFiber
Hay StretcherHay Stretcher
HindgutHindgut
RespiratoryRespiratory
Bio-Cube® Alfa-Timothy Cubes is a now discontinued forage cube containing alfalfa and timothy grass hay. It is designed to be fed soaked and mixed with hay.
Build & Shine (Simple System Horse Feeds)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
DigestionDigestion
IngredientIngredient
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Build & Shine is a horse feed made with lucerne chop and cold pressed linseed oil. Build & Shine is a high protein and low NSC feed.
C-200 Horse Supplement (Royal Horse)
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
C-200 Horse Supplement from Royal Horse is a pelleted supplement intended for horses fed cereals and forages. C-200 Horse Supplement is intended to improve digestive function in horses.
Caliber Complete Horse Ration (Co-op)
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Caliber Complete Horse Ration is an all-in-one feed intended for horses at any life stage. It contains moderate protein (13%) and low fat (2%).
Caliber Performance Horse Ration (Co-op)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
ProteinProtein
Caliber Performance is a high energy textured feed intended for mature performance horses. It provides high protein (15.5%) and moderate fat (5.5%) content.
Caliber Senior & Special Care Horse Ration (Co-op)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
NutritionNutrition
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
SeniorSenior
Caliber Senior & Special Care Horse Ration is formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of senior horses, hard keepers or horses with dental issues. It is designed to provide energy from fat and digestible fibre sources and has a higher feeding rate.
Caliber Working Horse Ration (CO-OP)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Caliber Working Horse Ration is a complete pelleted feed formulated to meet the needs of working horses. It is an energy-dense feed with a lower feeding rate.
Challenger Coarse Mix (Heygates Feeds)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
PerformancePerformance
Challenger Coarse Mix is a high-energy mix intended for horses and ponies in heavy work. It contains linseed oil which is meant to be beneficial for maintaining hoof health and coat condition.
Chestnut Active Response (Chestnut Horse Feeds)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
FiberFiber
IngredientIngredient
Chestnut Active Response from Chestnut Horse Feeds is a palatable, textured horse feed. Chestnut Active Response is intended for horses in a high level of work. This feed contains 15.4% protein and 14.3% fibre.
Chestnut Chomp Lite (Chestnut Horse Feeds)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
IngredientIngredient
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Chestnut Chomp Lite is a low NSC (6.5%) feed formulated with oat straw, alfalfa pellets, soya oil, and dried mint. Chestnut Chomp Lite is intended for horses and ponies in light work or horses who need a low-energy feed.
Chestnut Daily Maintenance (Chestnut Horse Feeds)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
IngredientIngredient
NutritionNutrition
Chestnut Daily Maintenance from Chestnut Horse Feeds is a horse feed intended for horses and ponies who are in light work or on stall rest. Chestnut Daily Maintenance is a high fibre and low energy feed.
Chestnut Everyday Essential Balancer (Chestnut Horse Feeds)
FiberFiber
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Chestnut Everyday Essential Balancer from Chestnut Horse Feeds is a textured feed providing vitamins, minerals and protein to balance a horse’s diet. Chestnut Everyday Essential Balancer is intended for horses who are not meeting their nutritional requirements from forage alone.
Chestnut Sensitive Performance (Chestnut Horse Feeds)
FiberFiber
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Chestnut Sensitive Performance from Chestnut Horse Feeds is composed of pelleted forages and oil. Chestnut Sensitive Performance is intended for horses who require a low sugar and starch diet.
Comfort Mash (Red Mills)
BroodmareBroodmare
Gut HealthGut Health
HydrationHydration
NutritionNutrition
Comfort Mash from Red Mills is intended for broodmares, and horses that travel and compete regularly. This ready-to-use bran-mash is meant to support gut motility, hydration, and stimulates appetite.
Competition 10 Mix (Red Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Competition 10 Mix from Red Mills is intended for horses and ponies in light to heavy work and those travelling. This oat-free feed is meant to support performance, recovery, muscle development, and coat condition.
Complete (Equis Feed)
Gut HealthGut Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
YeastYeast
Complete by Equis Feeds is a high-protein, high-fiber and low-fat complete feed intended for adult horses. It is formulated with alfalfa, wheat middlings, molasses, organic minerals, and digestive aids.
Complete Equine Performance Pellets (Mountain Sunrise Feed Co)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
ForageForage
GrainsGrains
Complete Equine Performance Pellets provide no less than 15% protein, added vitamins and minerals, and a balanced calcium/phosphorus ratio to keep joint and bone structures healthy.
Complete Performer (Barastoc)
EnergyEnergy
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
UlcersUlcers
Complete Performer from Barastoc is a feed that has high fiber and high palatability. It is meant to provide relief from ulcers, contribute to joint health, and is a source of slow releasing energy.
Conditioning Cubes (Heygates Feeds)
DigestionDigestion
EnergyEnergy
NutritionNutrition
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Conditioning Cubes is a pelleted feed intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It is meant to support proper conditioning. It contains 12% protein, 4.5% fat, and 13% fibre.
Conditioning Mix (Heygates Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DigestionDigestion
MuscleMuscle
Conditioning Mix is a coarse mix intended for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels. It is meant to provide additional energy to those in heavier work and those needing better condition.
Copper Top-Up Cubes (Red Mills)
GrainsGrains
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Copper Top-Up Cubes from Red Mills is intended for horses in moderate to heavy work, broodmares, stallions, and youngstock. This feed is meant to support performance, stamina, coat condition, and hoof quality.
CR ProFibre Crunch (Trouw Nutrition)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
CR ProFibre Crunch is a mixed high fibre pellet and extruded feed with less than 10% NSC content. Energy sources include soy hulls, alfalfa, and beet pulp. ProFibreCrunch also contains flax as a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Crypto Aero Whole Food Horse Feed
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Crypto Aero is a 13.5% protein, 11% fat, 28% NSC whole-food horse feed. It is formulated with non-GMO whole oats, timothy and alfalfa pellets, sunflower seeds, peas, rice bran oil, ground flax, spirulina and a blend of herbs.
Crypto Aero Wild Forage (Crypto Aero)
FatFat
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Crypto Aero Wild Forage is formulated with timothy, alfalfa, ground flax, fenugreek and spirulina to promote digestive health and coat health. It has no added soy, corn or artificial flavours.
Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets (Alfa Tec)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets from Alfa Tec are from Canadian - grown alfalfa hay. Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets are intended to be fed as a protein supplement to horses who may require additional protein in their diets.
Diamond Smart Chopped Forage (Triple Crown)
ForageForage
HealthHealth
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Diamond Smart Chopped Forage by Triple Crown is an orchard and alfalfa hay blend intended to provide a complete diet for performance and mature horses. It's chopped forage format is designed to support easier chewing and swallowing.
Digestive Balance (Purina)
DigestionDigestion
HealthHealth
HindgutHindgut
ImmunityImmunity
Digestive Balance from Purina is a pelleted gut health supplement. Digestive Balance is intended to support the gut microbiome & normal gastric pH levels.
Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal (Alfagreen)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal by Alfagreen is a textured feed additive that contains only alfalfa and vegetable oil. It is intended to provide a high fibre, fat, and protein level for horses of all life stages.
Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets (Alfagreen)
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets by Alfagreen is a feed additive that contains only dehydrated alfalfa. It is intended to provide a high fibre, fat, and protein level for horses of all life stages.

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