The perfect pure alfalfa fibre feed for fuelling work or promoting condition in horses and ponies that are prone to laminitis.
Naturally low in sugar and starch, Alfa-A Molasses Free contains no added sugar, is molasses and preservative free and is approved by The Laminitis Trust.
Key Features of Dengie Alfa A Molasses Free
- Alfa-A Molasses Free is a medium calorie fibre feed, providing 11.5MJ/kg DE from fibre and oil, which is comparable to a medium energy mix or cube, but without the sugar and starch
- On average, Alfa-A Molasses Free is 10 x lower in starch than a typical medium energy mix or cube
- Alfa-A Molasses Free is suitable for horses and ponies that require a low sugar and starch ration such as those prone to laminitis or muscle problems
- Alfa-A Molasses Free includes real mint, fenugreek and alfalfa pellets for interest and taste
- Alfa-A Molasses Free contains no added sugar and naturally provides 2% starch and 4.5% sugar which is approximately half the level of sugar compared to average hay
How to get the most from Dengie Alfa-A Molasses Free
Alfa-A Molasses Free is a straight feed and although alfalfa is abundant in natural nutrients a source of broad-spectrum vitamins and minerals should be added alongside to ensure a balanced diet such as Performance Vits & Mins or Performance+ Balancer. Alfa-A Molasses Free may be fed dry or dampened with water or a soaked product such as Dengie Alfa-Beet.
How much to feed?
| 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 |
Analytical Constituents
| Digestible Energy |
11.5MJ/kg |
| Protein |
14 |
| Oil |
8.5 |
| Ash (mineral) |
10 |
| Fibre |
27 |
| Naturally Occurring Sugar |
4.5 |
| Starch |
2 |
Composition
Chopped alfalfa, alfalfa pellets, rapeseed oil, mint and fenugreek. The visual appearance of the actual product may vary due to environmental conditions during growth and time of harvest.
