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As ALFA-A OIL provides approximately 12.5MJ/kg of slow-release energy, it is also ideal for horses undertaking harder work - on a kg for kg basis it provides as much energy as a conditioning or competition mix/nut.

ALFA-A OIL is made from pure alfalfa which has been chopped and dried at a very high temperature to lock in the natural goodness, with a dressing of oil added to give additional conditioning. Alfalfa is an excellent natural source of antioxidants. Alfa-A Oil has been boosted with vitamin E (a natural antioxidant) to meet the increased requirements of horses fed an oil supplemented diet.

How To Get The Most Out Of Feeding With Dengie Alfa-A Oil

Alfa-A Oil can be fed on its own or it can be combined with cubes or a mix, like Dengie Fibremix, for those horses undertaking extended work. If good grazing is unavailable and you are feeding Alfa-A Oil as the sole feed, use a broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement, such as Dengie Natural Vitality Performance Vits & Mins.

Respiratory Care

The alfalfa in Alfa-A Oil is dried at a very high temperature which effectively sterilises the product, killing moulds. Efficient extraction processes ensure Alfa-A Oil has a low dust content making it ideal for horses and ponies prone to respiratory allergies.

Feeding Guide

Horse or Pony	Size Guide (hh)	Approx Weight	Light Work (kg/day)	Medium/Hard Work Or For Condition (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 scoop = 400g

The suggested feeding levels are intended as a guide only. Always adjust your horse’s feed ration to suit his temperament, the environmental conditions, his body condition and work load. For older horses and ponies in medium to hard work, why not try one of the products from the Dengie Alfa-A range?

How Hard Are You Working Your Horse?

The amount and kind of work your horse or pony is doing is an important factor when calculating the quantity and type of feed to give. Almost all the energy requirements of most horses and ponies in light to medium work can be met by feeding a wholly fibre based diet such as Alfa-A Oil. If your horse is in medium to hard work, try to feed a fibre feed as the basis of the diet and use cereal based products to supplement energy requirements. Fibre is vital for the healthy function of the horse's gut. Try not to overfeed cereal based products at the expense of fibre.

WORK LOAD	EXAMPLES
Convalescence/Resting	Horses on box rest, or turned away.
Light work	Maximum of 1 hour per day hacking, mostly at walk with some trotting and cantering, or 30 minutes of schooling, mostly at the trot with some canter.
Medium work	Schooling, dressage, show-jumping, novice or intermediate 1 day eventing or hunting 1 day per week.
Hard Work	Advanced one day events. 3 day events, hunting 2 days per week, polo and all forms of racing.

NOTE: All horses are individuals, so always adjust your horse’s feed ration to suit his temperament, the environment he lives in and his condition, as well as his work load.

Ingredients: Alfalfa, Soya Oil, Mould Inhibitor, Antioxidant, Vitamin E. Contains permitted EC preservatives and antioxidants: Propionic acid and its salt, Sorbic and Phosphoric acid and Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA).