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Alfalfa - Feed Ingredient

Alfalfa is a legume commonly processed into various forms, including hay, meal, and protein concentrate. Each form retains the characteristic nutrient profile of alfalfa, providing a balanced source of protein, calcium, vitamins, and fiber. Alfalfa hay is often used in equine diets where a forage with higher nutrient density is required compared to grass hays. It is incorporated in diets for performance horses, growing foals, lactating mares, and horses needing to increase body weight, and it is available in forms such as pellets or cubes for animals with dental limitations.

Alfalfa meal and protein concentrate are alternative processed forms that offer a more concentrated nutrient delivery. These forms can be blended into concentrate feeds to enhance the overall protein and energy content of the diet, supporting muscle development and maintenance without the bulk of forage.

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

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Inspire Senior (Blue Seal)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
SeniorSenior
Inspire Senior from Blue Seal is a complete feed intended for senior horses in performance or maintenance. It is high in fiber and fat, meant to support digestion and body condition.
Inspire Trotter (Blue Seal)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
ExerciseExercise
FiberFiber
Inspire Trotter is a pelleted feed from Blue Seal, intended to supplement the diet of horses with limited access to forage (hay or pasture). It is formulated with wheat middlings, alfalfa meal and soybean hulls, and contains 14% protein.
Intensify Ex-Factor Low Starch (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Intensify Ex-Factor Low Starch by Buebonnet Feeds is an extruded feed intended for horses at all life stages and exercise levels. It contains10% NSC and organic minerals and yeast. Extruded feeds tend to have higher digestibility.
Intensify Growth & Development (Bluebonnet Feeds)
BroodmareBroodmare
GrowthGrowth
LactationLactation
ProteinProtein
Intensify Growth & Development by Bluebonnet Feeds is a pelleted feed intended for broodmares and growing horses. This feed provides 16% protein, 10% fat, and 18% NSC.
Intensify Omega Force (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FatFat
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
ProteinProtein
Intensify OmegaForce by Bluebonnet Feeds is a pelleted complete feed with flax seed and fish oil for added omega-3s. Intensify OmegaForce is intended for horses at all lifestages.
Intensify Pelleted (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Gut HealthGut Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Intensify Pellet from Bluebonnet is a feed intended for horses at all life stages. It contains 14% protein, 8% fat, and 15% fibre, and uses a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
Intensify Senior Therapy (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Gut HealthGut Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SeniorSenior
VitaminsVitamins
Intensify Senior Therapy from Bluebonnet Feeds is a textured feed intended for senior horses. This feed contains alfalfa meal, rice hulls, soybean meal, cane molasses, beet pulp, and a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
Intensify Total Advantage (Bluebonnet Feeds)
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Intensify Total Advantage from Bluebonnet Feeds is a pelleted complete feed intended for horses at any life stage. This 11% NSC feed contains alfalfa meal, rice bran, soybean oil, and beet pulp.
Island Horse 12% Maintenance Horse Pellets (Top Shelf Feeds)
FiberFiber
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Island Horse 12% Maintenance Pellets is a complete feed formulated for horses at maintenance or light work. It provides moderate protein (12%) and fibre (11%) content.
Island Horse 14% Senior Horse Pellets (Top Shelf Feeds)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
VitaminsVitamins
Island Horse 14% Senior Horse Pellets by Top Shelf Feeds Inc. is formulated to meet the needs of senior horses. It provides 14% protein and 4% fat.
Island Horse 14% Supplement Pellet (Top Shelf Feeds)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Island Horse 14% Supplement Pellets is a pelleted mineral and vitamin supplement formulated for horses from Vancouver Island. It is designed to complement forage-based diets when grain feeding is not required
Joint 6-in-1 Pellets (Formula 707)
JointsJoints
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Joint 6-in-1 by Formula 707 is a pelleted supplement intended to support the joints of competition horses or horses that need joint support.
Joint Combo Hoof & Coat (Horse Health Products)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
Joint Combo Hoof & Coat from Horse Health Products is a pelleted 3-in-1 supplement. This supplement contains ingredients intended to support joint, hoof and coat health.
Joint Support (Dodson & Horrell)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HerbHerb
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
Joint Support from Dodson & Horrell is a pelleted supplement that supports the musculoskeletal system in horses and ponies. This supplement contains glucosamine, MSM, and herbs such as mint and basil.
Junior Horse (Ace Hi Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
NutritionNutrition
Junior Horse by Ace Hi Feeds is a supplemental feed intended for weanlings, yearlings and two-year olds. It contains 15.5% protein, vitamins, and a blend of organic and inorganic minerals.
Junior Horse (Kelley’s Feed)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Junior Horse by Kelley's Feed is an alfalfa-based textured feed intended for weanlings, yearlings, and two-year-old's. It is intended to be fed alongside a quality forage as a supplement.
JuniorGLO Horse Pellet (ADM Animal Nutrition)
Bone HealthBone Health
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
ProteinProtein
JuniorGLO is a concentrated feed designed for foals, growing horses, and broodmares intended for feeding alongside a good-quality forage. It contains ingredients to support gut health, bone growth, and muscle development.
K.I.S. Trace Pellet Original (Thorne Bottom Farm)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
VitaminsVitamins
K.I.S Trace Pellet Original from Thorne Bottom Farm is a vitamin-mineral pellet for horses. This supplement is intended to balance forages and improve coat quality.
K.I.S. Trace Powder Original (Thorne Bottom Farm)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
K.I.S. Trace Powder Original is a vitamin-mineral powder for horses formulated with yeast and alfalfa meal. This forage balancer uses organic trace minerals.
Kalm N EZ GC Plus (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
JointsJoints
Kalm 'N EZ GC Plus is a pelleted complete feed with added glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and methylsulfonlymethane (MSM). It contains 14% crude protein, 8% crude fat and an NSC of 13.5%.
Kalm N EZ Pellets (non-GMO) (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
FiberFiber
Kalm 'N EZ Pellets (non-GMO) is a complete pelleted feed made with non-GMO soybean hulls and other ingredients. It contains 14% crude protein, 8% crude fat and 13.5% NSC.
Kalm N EZ Pellets (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
DigestionDigestion
FatFat
FiberFiber
Tribute Kalm 'N EZ Pellet is a complete horse feed formulated with no corn, oats, or molasses. Providing 13.5% NSC, this feed is appropriate for horses that require a low NSC diet.
Kalm N EZ Soy-Free Pellet (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
Kalm N EZ Soy-Free Pellet by Tribute is a pelleted feed that contains no corn, oats or molasses. It is intended for horses with special needs to provide higher fat and fibre to support calmer performances.
Keep Calm (Baileys Horse Feeds)
CalmingCalming
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
ExerciseExercise
FiberFiber
Baileys Horse Feeds Keep Calm feed is intended for horses and ponies in rest to moderate work that needs to maintain condition. This pelleted feed contains 7% starch and 4.5% sugar, making it ideal for horses and ponies prone to laminitis.
KoolSpeed Plus (MAC)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
KoolSpeed Plus by MAC is a feed intended to minimize incidences and/or severity of gastric ulcers. It is intended to be used in horses undergoing heavy exercise.
Krunch Cubes (Masterfeeds)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrowthGrowth
ToplineTopline
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Masterfeeds Krunch is an equine feed that comes in cube form. Krunch is used as a treat or to add calories and protein to the diet for horses that need to gain weight and improve topline.
Lakin Lite (Lakin Milling Company)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
IngredientIngredient
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Lakin Lite from Lakin Milling Company is a pelleted feed intended for horses who are in a low level of work. Lakin Lite Horse Pellets are formulated with alfalfa and Bermuda hays.
Lamina Formula (Life Data)
FiberFiber
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Lamina Formula by Life Labs is intended to support the laminae of horses with acute or chronic laminitis. It provides protein, vitamins and minerals to support hoof health.
Laminex (MVP)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
CirculationCirculation
JointsJoints
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Laminex by MVP is a pelleted supplement meant to help support healthy joint function, blood sugar levels, and hoof growth. It contains MSM, magnesium, biotin, and devil's claw.
Large Alfalfa Bermuda Pellets (DuMOR)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Large Alfalfa Bermuda Pellets by DuMor are forage pellets for horses at maintenance or in work. Alfalfa supports digestive health and is a source of protein and calcium.
Leading Edge – Pelleted (Brooks)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
PerformancePerformance
PrebioticPrebiotic
Leading Edge Pelleted by Brooks is a feed intended for horses in heavy training and competition.
Leading Edge – Textured (Brooks)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
PerformancePerformance
PrebioticPrebiotic
Leading Edge - Textured by Brooks is a feed and is intended for horses in competition or training.
Leading Edge (Manna Pro)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
ProteinProtein
Leading Edge by Manna Pro is an equine feed intended for all classes of horses. It contains 14% crude protein and 6% crude fat from sources such as wheat middlings, corn, soy hulls, and vegetable oil.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – AB Avg)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay from Alberta is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – BC Avg)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay from British Columbia is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – Central US)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay from the Central United States is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – Eastern US)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay from the Eastern United States is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – MB Avg)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay from Manitoba is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – NB Avg)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay from New Brunswick is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – NL Avg)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay from Newfoundland and Labrador is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – NS Avg)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay from Nova Scotia is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – ON Avg)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay from Ontario is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – PEI Avg)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay from Prince Edward Island is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – QC Avg)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay from Quebec is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – SK Avg)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay from Saskatchewan is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Legume Hay (Alfalfa – Western US)
FiberFiber
ForageForage
Gut HealthGut Health
ProteinProtein
Alfalfa hay from the Western United States is a nutrient-dense legume forage that has a high protein content. It is a good forage choice for horses with higher protein requirements including breeding mares and growing horses.
Leisure (Seminole) – [Discontinued]
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Seminole Leisure is a now-discontinued pelleted feed for mature horses. It provided 11% protein, 3% fat and 22% crude fiber.
Leisure Balancer (Dengie)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Leisure Balancer is a pelleted low energy, sugar, and starch feed. It is intneded for horses and ponies of all ages that are in light work.
Leisure Mix (Red Mills)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
ExerciseExercise
Leisure Mix from Red Mills is an oat-free feed intended for leisure horses in light to moderate work. This feed is designed to support performance, coat and skin condition, and a balanced temperament.
Leisure Pellets (Krafft)
GrainsGrains
HealthHealth
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Leisure Pellets by Krafft is a pelleted feed intended for adult horses in light to moderate work. It contains 10% protein, 4 % fat, and 13% fibre.

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