Dengie Alfa-A Oil 20kg

Dengie Alfa-A Oil 20kg

A high-oil alfalfa chaff providing additional non-heating conditioning calories for horses needing to gain or maintain weight. Dengie Alfa-A Oil combines the nutritional benefits of high-quality alfalfa with a generous oil coating, delivering extra calories from fat rather than starch — making it ideal for horses that need more condition without the excitability of cereal-based conditioning feeds.

Key Benefits

• High oil content — additional non-heating conditioning calories from fat rather than starch
• High-quality alfalfa — rich source of quality protein, calcium, and digestible fibre
• Supports weight gain & condition — ideal for hard keepers and horses recovering from poor condition
• Non-heating — safe for horses prone to excitability
• Low starch & low sugar
• Biotin — supports healthy hoof growth
• Non-GM
• High-temperature dried — preserves nutritional quality

FAQ

How does it differ from Dengie Alfa A Original?

Alfa-A Oil has a significantly higher oil content than Alfa A Original, providing additional conditioning calories for horses needing to gain or maintain weight. Alfa A Original is the standard everyday alfalfa chaff for horses in all types of work.

Is it suitable for horses prone to excitability?

Yes — the additional calories in Alfa-A Oil come from oil (fat) rather than starch, making it a non-heating conditioning feed suitable for horses that become excitable on cereal-based conditioning feeds.

Is it suitable for laminitic horses?

Alfa-A Oil is low in starch and sugar. Always check the full nutritional analysis on the label and consult your vet before feeding to horses with laminitis or other metabolic conditions.

How long before I see condition improvements?

Results depend on the horse’s starting condition and overall diet. Most owners begin to see improvements in body condition and coat quality within 4–8 weeks of consistent feeding at the recommended rate.