AS FED |
DRY FORM |
BENEFITS |
|
Crude Fiber |
Max 12.1% |
25.9% |
Required for proper gut motility and digestion. High fiber intake reduces incidence of diarrhea, colic and laminitis |
Crude Protein |
Min 10.75% |
25.02% |
Building material for body. Improves growth, endurance, reproduction and performance of animals (lactation, fleece, horn, hooves, etc.) |
Lysine |
Min 1.62% |
3.67% |
An essential amino acid for growth and constitutes a percentage of muscle mass |
Methionine |
Min 0.1% |
0.2% |
An essential amino acid for growth and constitutes a per-centage of muscle mass |
Crude Fat |
Min 1.56% |
3.65% |
Increases energy. Improves palatability |
Netural Detergent Fiber (NDF) |
Max 14.79% |
34.46% |
Lower numbers reflect low levels of stem matter and high levels of nutrient-dense leaf matter |
Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) |
Max 13.14% |
30.67% |
Indicates the amount of acid soluble fiber and lignin in forage. An ADF % of <35% for alfalfa indicates premium quality |
Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN) |
Min 29.3% |
65% |
Indicates premium to supreme grade alfalfa |
Calcium (Ca) |
Min 0.49% |
1.19% |
Required for bone development and strength. Important muscle contraction, metabolism, blood clotting, activation of enzymes |
Phosphorus (P) |
Min 0.11% |
0.26% |
Metabolizes fat, carbohydrates, calcium and sugar. Important in bone growth, production of energy, and proper utilization of vitamins |
Copper (Cu) |
Min 3.39 ppm |
7.94 ppm |
Required in several enzyme systems that maintain and synthesize connective tissue. Aids reproduction and promotes immune system. Supports hair color in ruminants |
Zinc (Zn) |
Min 11.24 ppm |
26.32 ppm |
Required in several enzyme systems for growth and maintenance of cartilage, hoof formation and healthy skin. |
Selenium (Se) |
Max 0.18 ppm |
0.40 ppm |
Selenium in small quantities aid in preventative cell damage |
Vitamin A |
Min 180 iu/lb |
400 iu/lb |
Helps ensure red blood cell production, tendon strength, fertility and healthy skin |
Vitamin D |
Min 675 iu/lb |
1500 iu/lb |
Regulates the absorption of calcium and magnesium and the excretion of phosphorus |
Vitamin E |
Min 45 iu/lb |
100 iu/lb |
Improves the stamina and performance of livestock. Aids in muscle strength |
Natural Plant Juices |
Max 55% |
0% |
Eliminates dust. Reduces risk of impaction. More easily chewed by senior animals |