Table 2.
Alfalfa pellets and mineral supplement component analysis (DM basis)
| Item | Alfalfa pelletsa | Mineral supplementb |
|---|---|---|
| Dry matter, % | 100 | 100 |
| Crude protein, % | 17.4 | — |
| Acid detergent fiber, % | 36.8 | — |
| Total digestible nutrients | 54.8 | — |
| Ca, % | 1.79 | 0.85 |
| P, % | 0.22 | 0.002 |
| K, % | 2.09 | 0.03 |
| Mg, % | 0.29 | 0.06 |
| S, % | 0.28 | 0.07 |
| Na, % | 0.16 | 95.0 |
| Zn, mg/kg | 22.6 | 1 |
| Fe, mg/kg | 717 | 300 |
| Mn, mg/kg | 50 | 5 |
| Cu, mg/kg | 7.8 | 3 |
| Mo, mg/kg | 2.17 | — |
aComponent analysis of alfalfa pellets conducted by Ward Laboratories (Kearney, NE).
bMineral supplement formulated by Redmond Agriculture (Redmond, UT). Product name “10 Fine Premium Mineral Salt.”