Alfalfa is a legume hay in the pea family and is sometimes called “lucerne.” When properly cured, alfalfa is the best of the legume hays from a nutrient standpoint. Alfalfa is used for horses, dairy cows, beef cattle, sheep, chickens, turkeys and other farm animals, and has the most feed value of all the perennial pasture forages. Nutritional Benefits With its high nutritional quality, Alfalfa hay is one of the best and most popular animal feed varieties. High Vitamin Content Alfalfa has a high nutritional quality, containing vitamins A, D, E, K, U, C, B1, B2, B6, B12, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Inositol, Biotin, and Folic acid. High Protein and Calcium In comparison to grass hay, Alfalfa is more palatable and superior in energy, calcium, and protein. High Mineral Count Alfalfa contains the minerals Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Chlorine, Sulfur, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Cobalt, Boron, Molybdenum and trace elements such as Nickel, Lead, Strontium and Palladium. Alfalfa Hay’s Benefits for Horses A horse fed Alfalfa as part of its daily ration will meet its need for protein while receiving essential vitamins and minerals. The high protein and mineral needs of young horses and lactating mares make Alfalfa an essential part of any feeding program. Alfalfa Hay’s Benefits for Cows Alfalfa Hay is a popular choice in the export and domestic markets for top-producing dairy cows. It supports rumen health and fermentative digestion, promoting total health in animals. This efficient feed source meets the high energy and nutrition requirements of lactation and is the most popular feed variety for cows and livestock around the world.