Nutritional Breakdown
Independent Feed Analysis
Future Feeds Chaff Nutrition
Future Feeds undertook independent testing with Hill Labs to give customers a clear comparison of key nutrition values across our chaff range.
Compare protein, fibre, sugars and energy across Lucerne, Timothy, Meadow, Lucerne Mix, Oat Straw and Oaten Chaff.
| Nutrition | Lucerne | Timothy | Meadow | Lucerne Mix | Oat Straw | Oaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for Horses that Require | High Energy & Maintaining Condition | High Fibre & Endophyte Free. Laminitis Safe | High Fibre, Low Endophytes, Balanced Feed | A good balance of Energy and Fibre. | Very High Fibre, Low Energy, Laminitis Safe, Diet Control | Moderate Energy with High Fibre. |
| Crude Protein | 20.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| ADF | 28.8% | 34.2% | 35.1% | 32.7% | 40.7% | 28.3% |
| NDF | 37.7% | 57.8% | 60.3% | 49.7% | 72.4% | 51.7% |
| Soluble Sugars | 5.5% | 6.6% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
| Crude Fat | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Digestibility | 61.1% | 48.0% | 50.0% | 51.5% | 37.0% | 51.9% |
| Metabolisable Energy | 9.8 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 5.9 | 8.3 |
| Non-Structural Carbohydrates | 31.4% | 30.1% | 28.1% | 30.7% | 12.9% | 27.5% |
Values are based on independent Hill Labs analysis and shown on a dry matter basis. Results may vary between batches.
Lucerne Chaff
High Energy & Maintaining Condition
- Crude Protein20.1%
- ADF28.8%
- NDF37.7%
- Soluble Sugars5.5%
- Crude Fat1.5%
- Digestibility61.1%
- Metabolisable Energy9.8
- Non-Structural Carbohydrates31.4%
Timothy Chaff
High Fibre & Endophyte Free. Laminitis Safe
- Crude Protein6.7%
- ADF34.2%
- NDF57.8%
- Soluble Sugars6.6%
- Crude Fat1.3%
- Digestibility48.0%
- Metabolisable Energy7.7
- Non-Structural Carbohydrates30.1%
Meadow Chaff
High Fibre, Low Endophytes, Balanced Feed
- Crude Protein5.6%
- ADF35.1%
- NDF60.3%
- Soluble Sugars8.5%
- Crude Fat1.1%
- Digestibility50.0%
- Metabolisable Energy8.0
- Non-Structural Carbohydrates28.1%
Lucerne Mix Chaff
A good balance of Energy and Fibre.
- Crude Protein12.1%
- ADF32.7%
- NDF49.7%
- Soluble Sugars10.3%
- Crude Fat1.3%
- Digestibility51.5%
- Metabolisable Energy8.2
- Non-Structural Carbohydrates30.7%
Oat Straw Chaff
Very High Fibre, Low Energy, Laminitis Safe, Diet Control
- Crude Protein6.6%
- ADF40.7%
- NDF72.4%
- Soluble Sugars2.8%
- Crude Fat1.9%
- Digestibility37.0%
- Metabolisable Energy5.9
- Non-Structural Carbohydrates12.9%
Oaten Chaff
Moderate Energy with High Fibre.
- Crude Protein9.0%
- ADF28.3%
- NDF51.7%
- Soluble Sugars3.9%
- Crude Fat2.7%
- Digestibility51.9%
- Metabolisable Energy8.3
- Non-Structural Carbohydrates27.5%