Ask the Vet - Why you shouldn't feed alfalfa exclusively

In this excerpt from the April 2020 episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer a question about alfalfa being the only source of forage for a hard keeping senior. Dr. Gray points to the results of one report from UC Davis as to why it’s not a good idea and explains why her barn refers to alfalfa as “ice cream.” The two discuss the nutritional benefits and drawbacks of alfalfa and why some horse owners should consider feeding it to their horse in addition to other hay.

Question answered in this video: Can you explain why alfalfa is not good to feed exclusively? More specifically, is feeding a hard keeping senior full alfalfa forage during winter ok?

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