Re: Alfalfa Again

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<< The entire operation feeds straight alfalfa in the stall, green
irrigated pasture during turn out. From what we could tell, that
was it. >>

I believe this is not too uncommon in California, where the "best" hay
available is alfalfa. I was on a tour of the Harris Ranch TB racing stable a
few years ago and noticed the same regime--100% alfalfa hay plus irrigated
pasture turnout. I asked the manager if they didn't have problems with the
alfalfa, and his rather astonishing reply was that yes, they do occasionally
have problems (he didn't elaborate) but they were few enough they didn't
outweigh the benefits. Of course, the fact that Harris Ranch grows alfalfa
hay probably has something to do with their decision!

Linda
San Francisco

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