Alfa-A Molasses Free combines chopped and pelleted alfalfa with a light soya oil coating and added herbs. Naturally low in sugar and starch, Alfa-A Molasses Free contains no added sugar and is molasses and preservative free.
Alfa-A Molasses Free is suitable for horses and ponies in work, those in lower levels of work that struggle to maintain condition and horses and ponies that require a low sugar and starch ration.
Key Features
Alfa-A Molasses Free supplies 11.5MJ/kg DE which is as much as a medium energy coarse mix/cube, but without the sugar and starch
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 contains the added herbs fenugreek and mint for enhanced palatability
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 Natural Vitality Performance Vits & Mins or Alfa-A Balancer. Alfa-A Molasses Free may be fed dry or dampened with water or a soaked product such as Dengie Alfa-Beet.
Daily Feeding Rates
Horse or Pony Size Guide (hh) Approx Weight 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
One large round scoop holds approximately 500g of Alfa-A Molasses Free
Dengie horse feeds are on of the UK's leading horse feed companies. They are a large producer of alfalfa, which Is used in the production of the companies popular range of fibre feeds. All their products are backed by the latest scientific research. Dengie are a progressive, farmer-owned business. The business was established in 1968, with the Company’s main business being the production on alfalfa. With over 5000 acres under its control, Dengie are one of the biggest grower and processor of lucerne in the UK.
