Tuesday, April 23, 2019

All About Feeding Horses Alfalfa

Thehorse.com - Full Article

Learn more about alfalfa and whether this leafy green legume is a good choice for your horse.

Posted by Heather Smith Thomas | Mar 11, 2019

How much do you really know about this leafy green legume?
In some areas of the country, alfalfa is a regular part of life. It’s readily available and commonly fed, so it’s a logical foundation for many horses’ diets. In other areas, it is a delicacy of sorts, shipped in from different regions and bought a bale at a time on a vet’s recommendation to help certain horses that need nutritional support. For some types of horses—in either of those areas—-alfalfa simply isn’t a great choice. And, so, that fragrant green bale comes loaded with nutrients and, for some horse owners, a multitude of misconceptions.

Whatever your alfalfa experience, we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about this forage, starting with a little bit of history, and clear up any confusion about it...

Read more here:
https://thehorse.com/110110/all-about-alfalfa/

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