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23% Alfalfa Leaf Pellets


For the Feed Manufacturer MnVAP's - 23% Alfalfa Leaf Pellets definitely bring back better times. 23% Alfalfa Leaf Pellets enhance flow ability in high urea formulas and allows for all-important color uniformity in higher margin specialty products. Additionally, reground 23% Alfalfa Leaf Pellets improve pellet integrity in difficult-to-bind, high-energy complete feed pellets that require high quality fiber. Unquestionably, alfalfa products provide enhanced acceptability and palatability. The high protein content and consistent nutrient profile of MnVAP's 23% Alfalfa Leaf Pellets will also provide greater ease of formulation versus traditional non-nutrient binders.

In times of integration and consolidation your customers might think twice before leaving for "greener" pastures. Show them the improved consumption and performance they'll get from MnVAP's 23% Alfalfa Leaf Pellets unique status as a source of protein, energy, and fiber.

You can also offer MnVAP's 23% Alfalfa Leaf Pellets as an ingredient to clientele who need to stretch tight supplies of high quality alfalfa hay, or as a source of forage which lends itself to automated feeding systems. Do so with confidence. Recent University of Minnesota research shows no reduction in time spent ruminating when 23% Alfalfa Leaf Pellets replaced chopped hay in lactating dairy diets. Protein, digestibility, and RFV of 23% Alfalfa Leaf Pellets reflect a solid alfalfa alternative.



23% Alfalfa Leaf Pellet Aminio Acid Profile

Amino AcidAverage
Alanine1.30 %
Arginine1.17 %
Aspartic Acid2.52 %
Cysteine0.27 %
Glutamic Acid2.51 %
Glycine1.23 %
Histidine0.44 %
Hydroxylysine0.00 %
Hydroxyproline0.21 %
Isoleucine1.12 %
Lanthionine0.00 %
Leucine1.94 %
Lysine1.06 %
Methionine0.38 %
Ornithine0.02 %
Phenylalanine1.27 %
Proline1.40 %
Serine0.99 %
Taurine0.05 %
Threonine1.07 %
Tryptophan0.27 %
Tyrosine0.81 %
Valine1.34 %

1 - All values are reported on a Dry Matter Basis.
2 - All analysis are from Wet Chemistry.


To order 23% Alfalfa Leaf Pellets as well as other Alfalfa Products, or to request technical information and nutritional assistance, contact us at:

Minnesota Valley Alfalfa Producers
P.O. Box 1680
Willmar, MN 56201-0064
Phone 320-231-2400 Fax 320-231-0399
sales@mnvap.com


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