Lucerne is a forage legume known for its high content in proteins, fibers of good quality, vitamins and pigments. It is mainly used as hay or dehydrated meal. It does not contain anti-nutritional factors for ruminants although its fresh use may require some caution because of risk of bloat. Lucerne is essential in the cattle diet, especially for dairy cows, but it is also used for small ruminants and horses.

Lucerne, the ultimate forage legume

Claudio Antonio Porqueddu;Rita Anna Maria Melis
2017

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Lucerne is a forage legume known for its high content in proteins, fibers of good quality, vitamins and pigments. It is mainly used as hay or dehydrated meal. It does not contain anti-nutritional factors for ruminants although its fresh use may require some caution because of risk of bloat. Lucerne is essential in the cattle diet, especially for dairy cows, but it is also used for small ruminants and horses.
2017
Istituto per il Sistema Produzione Animale in Ambiente Mediterraneo - ISPAAM
978-88-901771-7-0
Crop spread; Environmental benefits
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