Baled Alfalfa or Alfalfa Pellets: Which is Better?
Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
February 8, 2017
You’re faced with the choice of offering your horse alfalfa pellets or hay. Which should you choose?
You’re faced with the choice of offering your horse alfalfa pellets or hay. Which should you choose?
Pay special attention to the purpose statement, guaranteed analysis, ingredients, and directions for use.
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