Nutrient Composition and Feed Hygiene of Alfalfa, Comparison of Feed Intake and Selected Metabolic Parameters in Horses Fed Alfalfa Haylage, Alfalfa Hay or Meadow Hay

Nutrient Composition and Feed Hygiene of Alfalfa, Comparison of Feed Intake and Selected Metabolic Parameters in Horses Fed Alfalfa Haylage, Alfalfa Hay or Meadow Hay

The aim of this study was to examine the nutrient composition and feed hygiene of alfalfa as well as investigate the feed intake, blood, urine and faecal parameters of horses fed alfalfa haylage (AS) compared with alfalfa hay (AH) and meadow hay (MH). A total of 11 geldings were fed ad libitum (2.1%...

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Main Authors: Marlene Köninger, Astrid von Velsen-Zerweck, Carolin Eiberger, Christof Löffler, Anja Töpper, Christian Visscher, Bernd Reckels, Ingrid Vervuert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
feed intake
feed hygiene
short-chain fatty acids
crude nutrients
calcium
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/6/889

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