Alfalfa (Small Square)

High-Quality Hay for Performance & Production

Alfalfa hay is widely recognized as one of the most nutrient-dense forages available. Its combination of high protein, digestible fiber, energy, vitamins, and minerals makes it an excellent choice for growing animals, lactating females, performance horses, and livestock requiring additional nutrition.

Ideal for:

• Horses
• Performance horses
• Dairy cattle
• Beef cattle
• Sheep
• Goats
• Show livestock

Premium Nutrition That Supports Performance

Alfalfa naturally provides more protein and calcium than most grass hays while remaining highly digestible. Its leafy structure encourages excellent intake, making it an outstanding forage for livestock needing additional nutrients beyond what grass hay alone can provide.

Benefits

• Naturally high protein
• Excellent digestibility
• Rich source of calcium
• Highly palatable
• Supports muscle development
• Promotes healthy body condition

Why Choose Alfalfa Hay?

Premium Legume Forage

Alfalfa is considered one of the highest-quality forage crops because of its superior protein and nutrient content.

High Protein Content

Provides significantly more protein than most grass hays, helping support growth, milk production, muscle development, and recovery.

Highly Digestible Fiber

Delivers effective fiber while allowing animals to efficiently utilize nutrients.

Excellent for Horses

Frequently fed to performance horses, breeding horses, growing horses, and horses requiring additional calories and protein.

Supports Livestock Performance

An excellent forage choice for dairy cattle, beef cattle, goats, sheep, and show livestock with increased nutritional demands.

Multiple Bale Sizes Available

Available in large round bales and small square bales, depending on seasonal availability.

Excellent Choice For

• Performance horses
• Broodmares
• Growing horses
• Dairy cattle
• Beef cattle
• Goats
• Sheep
• Show livestock

Alfalfa hay is prized for its exceptional nutrient density, supplying high-quality protein, digestible fiber, calcium, and energy. Nutritional values vary depending on cutting, maturity, growing conditions, and harvest management. Earlier cuttings typically provide higher protein and digestibility than more mature hay. For performance animals and precision feeding programs, forage testing is recommended.

Typical Nutrient Profile*

• Crude Protein: 16–24%
• Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN): 55–65%
• Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF): 27–35%
• Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF): 38–50%
• Calcium: 1.2–1.8%

*Actual nutrient values vary by cutting, maturity, weather, fertility program, and storage conditions.

Alfalfa hay can be fed as a primary forage or blended with grass hay to create a balanced feeding program.

Recommended Feeding

• Feed according to the animal’s age, size, activity level, and nutritional requirements.
• Introduce gradually when transitioning from another forage.
• Because alfalfa is naturally higher in protein, calcium, and energy than most grass hays, balance the overall diet appropriately.
• Always provide unlimited fresh, clean water.
• Offer a balanced mineral program when needed.
• Store hay in a dry, covered location to preserve quality and reduce leaf loss.

What is alfalfa hay?

Alfalfa hay is a premium legume forage harvested from alfalfa plants. It is known for its high protein content, digestibility, and naturally high levels of calcium and other nutrients.

Is alfalfa hay good for horses?

Yes. Alfalfa is commonly fed to performance horses, broodmares, growing horses, and horses requiring additional calories or protein. It can also be mixed with grass hay to create a balanced forage program.

Can cattle eat alfalfa hay?

Absolutely. Beef and dairy cattle frequently benefit from alfalfa hay because of its protein, energy, and digestible fiber, especially during periods of higher nutritional demand.

What bale sizes are available?

Depending on seasonal availability, alfalfa hay is available in large round bales and small square bales.