Fodder is a vital foodstuff for ruminants as it provides all the fibre necessary to ensure animal health and that the rumen is in good working order. The quality or nutritional value of a fodder is defined as the capacity to cover nutritional requirements and, therefore, ensure a high productive yield among production animals (e.g., milk produced).
Alfalfa is a leguminous plant that is basically used to provide high quality protein, macro-nutrients and vitamins naturally in the feed given to livestock. It is also a major source of effective fibre that is highly necessary for ruminants.
