Dessi adheres to the USDA (US Department of Agriculture) specifications for alfalfa. We mainly supply ‘premium’ grade alfalfa (specification below), although other grades may be available on request.
| Measure | Premium alfalfa specification |
| Relative Feed Value (RFV) | 170-185 |
| Acid Detergent Fibre (ADF | 27-29% |
| Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF) | 34-36% |
| Total Digestible Nutrients – 100% (TDN) | 60.5-62% |
| Total Digestible Nutrients – 90% (TDN) | 54.5-55.9% |
Crude Protein (CP) | 20-22% |
(Source USDA)
USDA describes premium quality alfalfa as “early maturity, pre-bloom, extra leafy and fine stemmed. Factors indicative of high nutritive content. Hay is green and free of damage.”
Dessi is supplied according to the above standards, with trials and certification on request.
