Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
Alfalfa is a perennial flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is cultivated as an important forage crop in many countries around the world. It is used for grazing, hay, and silage, as well as a green manure and cover crop. It has been cultivated as livestock fodder since at least the era of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Uses and Applications
- It is commonly used as food for livestock animals.
Comparison of Green and Dry Alfalfa
Green Properties
- Humidity: 81.4%.
- Crude protein: 26.3%.
- Nitrogen-free extract: 23.3%.
- Fiber: 22.7%.
- Ash: 15.4%.
Dry Properties
- Humidity: 9.0%.
- Crude protein: 19.5%.
- Nitrogen-free extract: 29.7%.
- Fiber: 27.6%.
- Ash : 12.0%.
