Description
A low starch fibre feed for working horses and ponies, made from pure alfalfa with added spearmint oil and a light molasses coating.
Key Features
- Alfa-A Lite is a high fibre feed providing 9MJ/kg of Digestible Energy, which is comparable to a high fibre cube
- Low in starch, Alfa-A Lite is suitable for horses and ponies prone to laminitis
- Rich in calcium, Alfa-A Lite is ideal for breeding and young stock
How To Get The Most Out Of Feeding With Dengie Alfa-A Lite
Alfa-A Lite can be fed as the sole energy source alongside a broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement or balancer.
Respiratory Care
The alfalfa in Alfa-A Lite is dried at a very high temperature which helps to reduce mould. Efficient extraction processes ensure Alfa-A Lite has a low dust content making it ideal for promoting good respiratory health.
How much to feed?
Horse or Pony | Size Guide (hh) | Approx Weight (kg) | Light Work (kg/day) | Medium/Hard Work Or For Condition (kg/day) |
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Small Pony (eg: Shetland, Welsh A) | 9–12.2 | 200 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
Medium Pony (eg: Exmoor, New Forest) | 12.2–13.2 | 300 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
Large Pony (eg: Connemara, Welsh D) | 13.2–14.2 | 400 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
Small Horse (eg: Arab, small TB) | 14.2–15.2 | 450 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
Medium Horse (eg: TB, ID cross) | 15.2–16.2 | 550 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
Large Horse (eg: Warmblood) | over 16.2 | 650 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
One large Stubbs scoop = 400g
Digestible Energy | 9MJ/kg |
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Protein | 12 |
Oil | 2.5 |
Ash (mineral) | 10 |
Fibre | 27 |
Sugar | 8 |
Starch | 2 |