Advantages of pelleted feeds:
– all natural ingredients are preserved;
– free from harmful substances (mold, fungus, salmonella) due to the raw materials hot air drying and exposure to high temperatures and pressure during pelletizing;
– pellets manufacturing technique keeps to a minimum the end products’ direct contact with people;
– pellets contain no preservation and binding agents;
– pellets contain homogeneous and highly digestible fibers;
– structure of grass/straw is preserved;
– high edibility rate – losses while feeding are reduced by 20%;
– contain almost no dust (it is removed while pelletizing);
– suitable for elderly or sensitive horses;
– available all the year round;
– convenient transportation and storage – bulk density of pellets is higher compared to straw/hay/grass meal;
– easy to use;
– easy to dose;
Alfalfa pellets properties:
– Protein: 15-17%
– Fiber: 26-30%
– Carotene: 250-300 mg/kg
– Fat: min. 1,5%
– Humidity: 10-12%
Granulated hay influence on animals’ productivity:
– increase in the average daily milk production – 7%
– increase in the weight gain of young cattle – up to 20%
– increase in the weight gain of pigs – up to15%
– increase in the weight gain of birds – 10%
– Increase in eggs production – 12%
Alfalfa contains the following elements and vitamins:
– Provitamin A (carotene) – promotes proper metabolism in the body of an animal;
– Vitamin B1 – prevents the nervous system diseases (polyneuritis),
plays an important role in the animal carbohydrate metabolism regulation;
– Vitamin B2 – promotes good growth of animals, especially of pigs and poultry;
– Vitamin D – needed for proper bone formation;
– Vitamin C – antiscorbutic agent;
– Vitamin PP – prevents pellagra disease;
– Vitamin K – influences blood coagulation;
– Vitamin E – affects the reproductive capacity of animals.
Straw pellets
Straw pellets may successfully replace conventional straw due to the following:
– Cheap in transportation
– Compact and space-saving
– Easy in use
– 100% edibility rate
– Contain no harmful bacteria and fungus
– Suitable for mixed feed production
