Animal feed

Alfalfa (Hejazi berseem)

Green, leafy Egyptian Hejazi alfalfa, high in protein — sun-dried and pressed into export-ready bales.

Origin
Egypt
Standard
Premium forage
Grades
A · B · C
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Alfalfa (Hejazi berseem)

Quality grades

3 grades, each with its specifications

AGrade

Grade A Premium

ColourBright green
Leaf ratio≥ 70%
Protein≥ 18%
Crude fibre≤ 28%
Moisture≤ 12%
Typical useHigh-performance dairy
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BGrade

Grade B Standard

ColourGreen
Leaf ratio65–70%
Protein16–18%
Crude fibre28–32%
Moisture≤ 12%
Typical useGeneral livestock
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CGrade

Grade C Economic

ColourGreenish yellow
Leaf ratio50–65%
Protein14–16%
Crude fibre32–36%
Moisture≤ 12%
Typical useCamels, general use
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General specifications

Standards, packing and shipping

Product specifications

FormDried, baled
ColourGreen to deep green
Leaves≥ 65%
Moisture≤ 12%
Crude protein≥ 16% (dry matter)
Crude fibre≤ 32%
Dust & soil / foreign matter≤ 3% / ≤ 2%
Free fromMould, bad smell, pests

Bale size & weight

  • L 70–90 cm
  • W 45–55 cm
  • H 35–45 cm
  • 20–30 kg

Packing options

  • Square bales 20–30 kg
  • Palletised (10–12 bales per pallet)
  • Direct container loading

Applications

  • Dairy cattle
  • Beef cattle
  • Camels
  • Sheep & goats
  • Horses

Grade comparison

ParameterA PremiumB StandardC Economic
ColourBright greenGreenGreenish yellow
Leaf ratio≥ 70%65–70%50–65%
Protein≥ 18%16–18%14–16%
Crude fibre≤ 28%28–32%32–36%
Moisture≤ 12%≤ 12%≤ 12%
Typical useHigh-performance dairyGeneral livestockCamels, general use

Container loading

ContainerPackingApprox. capacity
20 ft700–800 bales20–22 t
40 ft900–1,100 bales24–26 t

Saudi import requirements

  • Import permit from SFDA
  • Phytosanitary certificate from Egypt
  • Compliance with Saudi animal-feed standards
  • Free from prohibited weeds and harmful pests
  • Proper packing, labelling and documentation

Specifications are a commercial guide based on the standards shown; final grade, packing and availability are subject to supplier confirmation and the buyer contract.

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