ALFALFA PELLETS
Country Companion Alfalfa Pellets are made from sun-cured, USA-grown western forage and offer consistent, quality nutrition for active horses and are designed to be fed to horses, cattle, sheep or goats. With 15% protein, Country Companion Alfalfa Pellets offer an excellent source of good quality protein and fiber for growth and maintenance.
COUNTRY COMPANION ALFALFA PELLETS:
- Sun-cured, USA-grown western forage
- 15% protein for growth & maintenance
- Consistent quality nutrition for active horses
- Designed to be fed to horses, cattle, sheep and goats
- Alfalfa pellets in a 50 lb. (22.67 kg.) bag, 25% more than a 40 lb. bag
- Horses should be fed 1.5%–2% of body weight in hay per day. See table below for other species. This amount may vary depending on the specific animal’s nutritional needs. Feed by weight not volume. Weigh the amount of forage provided to each animal to ensure you are feeding the proper amount and be sure that you are subtracting the weight of the container.
- Alfalfa pellets can be soaked in water to soften for 30 minutes or until properly softened and fed wet to animals with dental issues, those that aggressively feed, or those prone to choke.
- Gradually replace existing hay with Country Companion forage over a 7–10 day period as to not upset the digestive system. Replace existing hay on a 1 to 1 basis with Country Companion Forage.
- Long-stemmed hay is needed for normal digestion. Feeding some long- stem forage (hay) may help eliminate boredom and prevent stall vices.
- Never feed moldy, or insect infested hay to animals.
- Fresh, clean water should be available at all times.
- If you have questions or for other health or nutrition concerns, please consult your veterinarian or nutritionist.
| Animal | Target Feeding Rate (% body weight to feed per day) |
Forage Format | Feeding Change Timeline (Duration to transition feeding change) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse | 2.00% | Pellets | 7-10 days |
| Cattle | Up to 3.00% | Pellets | 14 days |
| Goat | Up to 4.00% | Pellets | 14 days |
| Pig | Maximum of 1.00% | Pellets | 14 days |
| Sheep | Up to 4.00% | Pellets | 14 days |
| Rabbit | Maximum of 20% of Total Diet | Pellets | 7-10 days |
CALCULATION EXAMPLE: 1,000 POUND (HORSE WEIGHT) X .02 (2% TARGET FEEDING RATE) = 20 POUNDS PER DAY
REMINDER: Feed is perishable. Store in a cool, dry place away from insects and rodents. This product is manufactured in a facility that handles a variety of alfalfa and grasses.
INGREDIENTS
Alfalfa hay sun-cured ground, Bentonite
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Crude Protein | Min. 15.0%
Crude Fat | Min. 1.0%
Crude Fiber | Max. 33.0%
Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) | Max. 38.0%
Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) | Max. 48.0%
Moisture | Max. 12.0%
Ash | Max. 14.0%
