Benefits & Differences Between Grass Hay vs Alfalfa Hay for Horses

Name: Ask the Vet - Benefits and differences between grass hay and alfalfa hay
Uploaded: 2018-06-13T00:00-04:00
Description: In this video episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah talk about the nutritional differences between feeding a horse grass hay versus alfalfa hay. Dr. Gray explains the nutrient profile of each as well as circumstances in which one type of hay is better for a horse than the other.

Updated June 30, 2025

In this video episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah talk about the nutritional differences between feeding a horse grass hay versus alfalfa hay. Dr. Gray explains the nutrient profile of each as well as circumstances in which one type of hay is better for a horse than the other.

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