Alfa-A Oil

Key Features

• Alfa-A Oil provides 12.5MJ/kg of slow-release energy, which is comparable to a conditioning or competition mix, but provides 10 times less starch, making it ideal for horses with ERS which research indicates benefit from a low sugar and starch diet. Click here to read about how to feed horses with ERS.
• Alfa-A Oil is made from pure alfalfa grown in fields close to Dengie's production sites in Essex and Lincolnshire, which has been chopped and dried at a very high temperature to lock in the natural goodness
• Alfalfa is rich in highly digestible fibre, packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. High in protein it is ideal for helping to develop muscle tone and for muscle function
• Alfalfa is a natural buffer to gut acidity. Independent research carried out at Texas A&M University, USA showed that alfalfa was a natural buffer to acidity in the digestive system. Feeding alfalfa was more effective at reducing the incidence of gastric ulcers than turnout on pasture 24/7. Click here to read more about the study
• Alfa-A Oil has a high oil content, perfect for show ring condition, healthy skin and coat shine
• No added sugar, low in starch

How To Get The Most Out Of Feeding With Dengie Alfa-A Oil

When feeding a fibre only ration ideally the ration should be topped up with a source of vitamins and minerals such as Alfa-A Balancer or Natural Vitality Performance Vits & Mins which are both formulated with performance in mind.

Respiratory Care

The alfalfa in Alfa-A Oil is dried at a very high temperature which reduces mould. Efficient extraction processes ensure Alfa-A Oil has a low dust content making it ideal for promoting respiratory health especially in performance and race horses.

Feeding Guide

Horse or Pony Size Guide (hh) Approx Weight Light Work (kg/day) Medium/Hard Work Or For Condition (kg/day)
Small Pony (eg: Shetland, Welsh A) 9.0–12.2 200 0.5 1.0
Medium Pony (eg: Exmoor, New Forest) 12.2–13.2 300 0.5 1.5
Large Pony (eg: Connemara, Welsh D) 13.2–14.2 400 1.0 2.0
Small Horse (eg: Arab, small TB) 14.2–15.2 450 1.0 2.0
Medium Horse (eg: TB, ID cross) 15.2–16.2 550 1.5 2.5
Large Horse (eg: Warmblood) over 16.2 650 1.5 2.5

Nutritional analysis

Typical analysis (%) ‘as fed’
• Digestible Energy 12.5MJ/kg
• Protein 14
• Oil 12
• Ash (mineral) 10
• Fibre 27
• Sugar 4.5
• Starch 2

Ingredients

Alfalfa, rape seed oil.