Animal feed

Alfalfa hay (dried)

Egyptian alfalfa hay (dried Hejazi berseem), high nutritional value, in square or round bales for dairy and livestock.

Origin
Egypt
Standard
Premium forage
Grades
A · B · C
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Alfalfa hay (dried)

Quality grades

3 grades, each with its specifications

AGrade

Grade A Premium

ColourBright green
Leaf ratio≥ 70%
Protein≥ 18%
Crude fibre≤ 28%
Ash≤ 8%
Typical useHigh-performance dairy
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BGrade

Grade B Standard

ColourGreen
Leaf ratio60–70%
Protein16–18%
Crude fibre28–32%
Ash8–10%
Typical useGeneral livestock
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CGrade

Grade C Economic

ColourGreenish yellow
Leaf ratio50–60%
Protein14–16%
Crude fibre32–36%
Ash10–12%
Typical useCamels, beef cattle
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General specifications

Standards, packing and shipping

Product specifications

FormDried, baled
ColourGreen to olive green
Leaves≥ 60%
Moisture≤ 12%
Crude protein≥ 16% (dry matter)
Fibre / ash≤ 32% / ≤ 10%
Dust / foreign matter≤ 3% / ≤ 2%
Free fromMould, bad smell, pests

Bale types

  • Square · 70–90 × 45–55 × 35–45 cm · 20–30 kg
  • Round · Ø 120–150 cm · 250–400 kg

Packing options

  • Loose bales 20–30 kg
  • Palletised (10–12 bales per pallet)
  • Truck / container loading

Applications

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

Grade comparison

ParameterA PremiumB StandardC Economic
ColourBright greenGreenGreenish yellow
Leaf ratio≥ 70%60–70%50–60%
Protein≥ 18%16–18%14–16%
Crude fibre≤ 28%28–32%32–36%
Ash≤ 8%8–10%10–12%
Typical useHigh-performance dairyGeneral livestockCamels, beef cattle

Container loading

ContainerPackingApprox. capacity
20 ftSquare 20–30 kg · 700–900 bales20–22 t
40 ftSquare 20–30 kg · 1,400–1,800 bales24–26 t
40 ft HCRound 250–400 kg · 45–60 bales20–24 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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