Dengie Alfa-A Lite is a pure alfalfa fibre feed with a light molasses coating and spearmint oil for great palatability; ideal for working horses that maintain weight with ease.
- A high-fibre feed providing 9MJ/kg of Digestible Energy which is comparable to a high-fibre cube
- Alfa-A Lite is our lowest energy feed in the Alfa-A range making it ideal for horses in work and breeding stock that hold their weight easily
- Added spearmint oil to enhance palatability
- Rich in highly digestible fibre and packed with natural vitamins and minerals
- Alfalfa is a widely recognised ingredient for promoting digestive health due to its natural buffering properties
- Alfa-A Lite is abundant in quality protein making it ideal for breeding and youngstock
- Naturally low in starch at just 2%
- Free from preservatives and straw
- The alfalfa in Alfa-A Lite is precision-dried to lock in natural nutrients and produce an exceptionally clean source of fibre compared to sun-dried forages.
How To Get The Most Out Of Feeding With Dengie Alfa-A Lite
Alfa-A Lite can be fed as the sole energy source alongside a broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement, such as one of the Dengie Natural Vitality Vits & Mins supplements or a feed balancer such as Dengie Alfa-A or Hi-Fi Balancer.
Respiratory Care
The alfalfa in Alfa-A Lite is dried at a very high temperature which helps to reduce mould. Efficient extraction processes ensure Alfa-A Lite has a low dust content making it ideal for promoting good respiratory health.
Feeding Guide
| Horse or Pony |
Size Guide (hh) |
Approx Weight (kg) |
Light Work (kg/day) |
Medium / Hard Work (kg/day) |
| Small Pony (eg: Shetland, Welsh A) |
9–12.2 |
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 |
Typical analysis (%) ‘as fed’
| Digestible Energy |
9MJ/kg |
| Protein |
12 |
| Oil |
2.5 |
| Ash (mineral) |
10 |
| Fibre |
27 |
| Sugar |
8 |
| Starch |
2 |
Ingredients: Alfalfa, molasses, spearmint oil, mould inhibitor
