Lucerne / Alfalfa / Alfalfa

Alfalfa Medicago sp ., more commonly known as alfalfa in Estonia, is an oalaadsete celsi rohttaim. It is favored among farmsteaders due to its high yield and high quality of fodder. The word "alfalfa" comes from the Arabic language and means "the best". Nowadays, alfalfa is often called the soedataimede kuninganna.

Due to its fairly high protein content and light digestibility, alfalfa is an excellent seed for hay and silage. Teisteks hüvedeks has a high content of carotene, vitamin E and minerals. Alfalfa can be given to almost all pets. Why dry alfalfa in a dryer and not in the field? Kuivatis kukurtamine allows to guarantee high nutritional value of fodder: The high content of proteins, minerals and vitamins means that alfalfa is nutritionally similar to concentrated fodder. The beta-carotene content of alfalfa granules/hay pellets is 3–5 times higher than that of ordinary silage or hay. It is also easy to transport, store and use.

Comparison of alfalfa granulite/hay pallide beta-carotene use factor with synthetic beta-carotene *Beta-carotene is vitamin A and pre-vitamin. Beta-carotene strengthens the immune system, heals the mucous membrane and improves the ability of animals to reproduce. Lehmadel ochterib see emaka kokkutõmbumist after parturition, it reduces the risk of embryonic death and ovarian cyst formation. An optimal amount of beta-carotene increases milk production in cows. For example, if you give a dairy cow 300mg of beta-carotene per day, the production of dairy products increases by 6.4%. Beta-carotene reduces somaatiliste kalliky Arvu piimas, parandades udarate servait. Beta-carotene improves digestion, increasing the digestibility of cellulose. Protein and nutrient content remaining after processing:

	Protein	All nutrients	Stomach lagundamata remaining protein
Alfalfa granulid/haypallid	95%	92%	40%
Field-dried alfalfa	50-80%	50-70%	20%
Silo	75-85%	70%	15%

Dairy cows are fed with special attention to the amount of protein in the stomach. Lucerne granulid contain about 40% stomach mitte-lagunevat protein. Teistes soötades is see protsent madalam: fodder pea 22-23%, wheat flour 25%. Comparison of dried alfalfa and hay:

	Dried alfalfa	Hay
Protein	16-20%	4-9%
Seed protein	15-19%	3-7.5%
Energy NEL	5.8 MJ	3.4 MJ
Vitamins	beta-carotene; biotin; vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, P, U	Vitamins are almost absent
Minerals	Sisaldab boldly: Ca, Fe, K, Mg, P	Low content
Overland	Very good	poor

Benefits of dried alfalfa:

• it promotes salivation, improves appetite
• easily digestible
• improves productivity
• parandab animal reproductive ability ; ocelerb postpartum healing
• improves health
• contains plenty of vitamins : beta-carotene, biotin and vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, P, U
• High mineral content: Ca, Fe, K, Mg, P
• better usability than teistel protein sources (pögellill or rapsisemne söedal or koogil)
• GMO-free
• easy to transport, easy to store and use
• dusty
• high Ca:P ratio; sobilik for dry fodder together with grain (low Ca:P ratio)
• you can use fodder distribution robots
• reduced microorganism contamination
• less damage compared to hay and silage
• lower risk of getting sick
• less pesticide contamination

For ruminants:

• on the contrary, cereal food does not create an oxygen-rich environment in the stomach; high buffering capacity.
• parandab animal reproductive ability ; ocelerb postpartum healing
• increases diatomaceous earth production
• parandab wool quality (sheepskin, alpaca wool)
• slowly absorbed protein (70% absorbed in 10–15 hours)
• contains 40% stomach mitte-lagunevat protein.
• Good source of calcium

Protein and energy products seedimiskiirus lehmadel 2010, Hartmann For laying hens:

• When the feed is added, the feed turns dark yellow
• the egg shell becomes stronger because alfalfa granules contain a lot of calcium
• reduces cholesterol levels in chicken muscle
• improves appetite and health

Sigadele:

• add 3% fojjdepõrsaste södale
• add 10% feed, you won't get lean meat
• reduces feed consumption
• available sulfur Hulk increases (less sulfur phytate compounds)
• increases elusana sündivate põrsaste Value

Horsetail:

• tagab healthy Skin and saliva Ning shiny varnish
• pūsnab pallunemisorganeid and eyes
• improves fertility thanks to vitamins A and D Ning beta-carotene
• reduces the risk of respiratory diseases

For chinchillas:

• The hair is shinier.
• increases elusalt sünðivate chinchillade Value

Recommended amount of alfalfa granules for different animals:

• dairy cows - 3.5kg per day
• beef cows - 2 kg per day
• calves - 20–25% of feed
• meatball - 10–15% of the feed
• rabbits - up to 25% of dry feed
• lambad, kitsed - 0.3 to 1.0 kg per day
• piimalambad - up to 40% of dry feed
• uted - up to 20% dry food
• uted together with sheep - up to 50% of dry fodder
• meat lamb - 25–40% feed
• pigs - 3–8% of dry feed
• rasedad emitted - 10–50% of the feed, gradually increasing the dose
• chicken eggs - up to 4% of the feed, broiler chicken up to 10% of the feed
• hobused - 0.5–2.0 kg per day, depending on the horse's weight and work capacity; 17–19% feed
• foals - 170–350kg - 0.5kg per day; 500 kg hobby horse - 1–2 kg per day; 500 kg competition horse - 2–3 kg per day. It is recommended to use the brand granules (pour water on top and allow to stand for 30 minutes)
• Alpacas - 0.3–0.4kg per day
• Chinchillad - up to 25% feed
• Ostriches - 3–6 months feed 10% feed (reduce the amount of soy feed and wheat); 25–45% feed for breeding birds in the winter period (reduce the amount of wheat and hay)