Unlocking the Nutritional Potential of Alfalfa Hay Focus on Crude Protein Content

Protein. Alfalfa hay generally contains a level of crude protein (CP) that is much higher than in competing forages such as cereal silages. Alfalfa hay ; Dry matter, % as fed, 89.4 ; Crude protein, % DM, 18.2 ; Crude fibre, % DM, 28.9 ; NDF, % DM, 44.8 ; ADF, % DM, 33.4 ... The crude protein on this roughly 50:50 alfalfa-grass hay was only 9.2%! Considering that full alfalfa hay averages about 18-21% crude protein ... Alfalfa has long been appreciated for its high protein content. It is normally around 20% crude protein (CP) for dairy-quality hay/haylage and 16% to 18% CP ... In order to determine of nutritive value of alfalfa in different cuts using in situ and gas production technique, this study was carried out. Crude Protein. 20.3. Adjusted Protein. Soluble Protein. 31.3. 6.4. Ammonia ... 1, 2 Propanediol (%DM). Nitrate Ion (%DM) ... The hay that was cut at the half-bloom stage was highest in digt'stible crude protein and in total digestible nutrients. It also gave the highest yields of ... Values ; Crude protein, 20.8, 23.1 ; Crude fibre, 20.5, 22.7 ; Crude fat, 3, 3.3 ; Ash, 11.7, 13 ... Nutrient composition of GBLRs and alfalfa hay pellets (DM basis %). Items, GBLR, Alfalfa Hay Pellet. Dry matter, 93.4, 93.8. Crude protein, 16.5, 15.2. Even late cut alfalfa typically contains 12 to 15 percent crude protein. Fiber content of alfalfa hays range from 20 to 28 percent. In contrast, grass hay ...