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ALFALFA (LUCERNE) HAY: FRIEND OR FOE?
Also known as lucerne in some parts of the world, alfalfa hay enjoys a varied reputation amongst horse people, with some using it as a highly valued component of their horse’s diet and others avoiding it with almost religious fervour.
So, who is right? Is alfalfa hay a suitable forage for horses? Or are there other more suitable forages?
The answer is yes, and yes.
Alfalfa hay is a valuable forage for horses when fed to the right classes of horses and in the correct amounts for its full benefit to be realised. The following article looks at the nutrients contained in alfalfa hay and its many and varied uses in the horse industry.
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SPECIFIC NUTRIENTS
Oil for Horses: Good or Bad?April 16, 2014 - 11:13 am
Does Your Horse Need Electrolytes?January 16, 2014 - 10:30 am
The Importance of Fibre for HorsesNovember 13, 2013 - 12:30 pm
Protein: Can You Feed Too Much?October 13, 2013 - 12:03 pm- Magnesium for Horses: Which Form is Best?July 13, 2013 - 8:15 am
Understanding Protein Quality in Horse FeedOctober 6, 2012 - 8:39 am
Omega 3 for Horses: What, Why, How?September 5, 2012 - 1:34 pm- Biotin: Should You Supplement?April 28, 2009 - 12:14 pm
SPOTLIGHT ON FEED INGREDIENTS
Herbs: Where Do They Fit in Your Horse’s Diet?January 6, 2013 - 11:32 am
Garlic for Horses: Should You Feed It?March 1, 2012 - 11:00 am
Feeding FlaxseedAugust 1, 2011 - 10:06 am
Seaweed for Horses: Miracle Supplement or Massive Con?January 26, 2011 - 11:42 am
Grains for Horses: Cooked or Uncooked?October 26, 2010 - 11:34 am- Alfalfa (Lucerne) Hay: Friend or Foe?December 12, 2009 - 1:51 pm
SPECIFIC SITUATIONS AND HORSE TYPES
What to Do When Your Horse Won’t EatNovember 15, 2018 - 8:36 am
Feeding the ‘Off-The-Track’ ThoroughbredDecember 18, 2014 - 1:13 pm
Feeding on the MoveJune 12, 2013 - 12:49 pm
Feeding Senior HorsesMay 26, 2010 - 11:08 am- Keeping Them EatingApril 26, 2010 - 11:03 am
- Feeding the Easy KeeperJanuary 12, 2010 - 1:54 pm
Feeding Horses in WinterSeptember 4, 2009 - 10:13 am
Feeding for Weight GainAugust 4, 2009 - 9:42 am
Building ToplineJuly 4, 2009 - 9:21 am
PASTURE TOPICS
Mycotoxin Binders: Do They Work on Pasture Toxins?February 19, 2015 - 12:47 pm
Feeding for the SeasonJuly 17, 2014 - 10:05 am
Spring & Autumn PasturesMay 12, 2013 - 12:18 pm
Pasture: Is it Affecting Behaviour?March 10, 2013 - 2:02 pm
Identifying Pastures Part 2: Bighead GrassesJuly 4, 2012 - 1:54 pm
Identifying Pastures: Part 1March 1, 2012 - 10:26 am
OTHER
Using Heart Rates to Measure FitnessJune 17, 2014 - 9:46 am- How to Choose a High Quality Horse FeedMay 1, 2012 - 12:17 pm
Feeding Your Horse After ExerciseSeptember 26, 2010 - 11:26 am
Feeding Horses Before ExerciseJuly 26, 2010 - 11:16 am- Complete Feeds vs Balancer Pellets: Choosing a Feeding MethodNovember 12, 2009 - 1:19 pm
- Feeding for a Brilliant Coat ShineJune 4, 2009 - 9:00 am
- Bodyweight Estimation: Which Method Is Best?April 28, 2009 - 12:16 pm
- Why Body Condition Score?March 1, 2009 - 12:10 pm
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