Lucerne chaff can be included in the diets of horses, beef and dairy cattle, pigs, poultry and sheep.
Lucerne chaff can be included in the diets of layer hens and broiler chickens to aid in the yellow colouring of the yolks and meat respectively.
Use as part of a balanced diet.
Use the following guidelines for maximum inclusion rates in the diets.
SUGGESTED MAXIMUM INCLUSION RATES IN TOTAL DIET
SPECIES
MAX. INCLUSION RATES
PIGS – Weaner
Nil
PIGS – Grower
10%
PIGS – Breeder
15%
POULTRY – Broiler and Layer
8%
HORSES
50%
CATTLE
30%
SHEEP
20%
LIMITATIONS
Overfeeding prime green lucerne chaff has been associated with bloat in cattle and colic in horses. Therefore for cattle it is necessary to ensure that there is adequate rumen modifiers in the total diet to minimise the chance of bloat.
In the case of horses gradual introduction of prime green lucerne chaff is advisable. Take care to avoid over feeding of the chaff to prevent colic.