Alfalfa
11 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
159 products in our catalogue print how much Alfalfa a serving holds.
Most common: 100 mg to 250 mg, 18% of 159 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 2.5 mg or less | 1 |
| 2.5 mg to 5 mg | 15 |
| 5 mg to 10 mg | 1 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 9 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 13 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 13 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 29 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 23 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 26 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 22 |
| over 2.5 g | 7 |
Benefit Evidence
Milk yield +10.8%
Intake/growth/digestibility ↑
Milk fat/protein ↑
Research sources
Wellbeing (22)
- Reduction of Salmonella enterica serovar enteritidis colonization and invasion by an alfalfa diet during molt in Leghorn hens
PubMed ID: 15742953
Replicated trials show alfalfa-based molt diets reduced Salmonella and achieved desired physiological molting effects—practical wellness-related findings in poultry.
- Effect of polysavone (alfalfa extract) on abdominal fat deposition and immunity in broiler chickens
PubMed ID: 17704384
Polysavone improved immune organs, lymphocyte responses and reduced abdominal fat in broilers — broad positive physiological effects consistent with enhanced wellness.
- Effect of supplementing urea-treated barley straw with lucerne or vetch hays on feed intake, digestibility and growth of Arsi Bale sheep
PubMed ID: 18759063
Marked improvements in intake, digestion and weight gain in sheep receiving lucerne indicate broad benefits to animal health and growth.
- Behavior of laying hens on alfalfa crumble molt diets
PubMed ID: 18420970
Alfalfa crumble during molt improved hen welfare (less abnormal pecking, more feeding activity), indicating an overall wellness benefit in that setting.
- Effect of type of grinding of barley and dehydrated alfalfa on performance, digestion, and crude mucin ileal concentration in growing rabbits
PubMed ID: 21478455
Alfalfa particle-size effects on gut mucin and intestinal morphology in rabbits suggest benefits to gut health and general physiological well-being.
- Improved milk production efficiency in early lactation dairy cattle with dietary addition of a developmental fibrolytic enzyme additive
PubMed ID: 21257058
Improved fiber disappearance and milk production efficiency with enzyme addition on alfalfa substrate suggests potential for better feed/utilization and animal wellbeing.
- Supplementing endophyte-infected tall fescue or reed canarygrass with alfalfa or birdsfoot trefoil increases forage intake and digestibility by sheep
PubMed ID: 22002685
Alfalfa improved intake and digestible nutrient intake in lambs—broadly supportive of nutritional/production welfare endpoints.
- Effect of Medicago sativa seed powder (Plus vitamin E vs. vitamin E alone) on semen analysis in men with idiopathic infertility: A double blind randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38103848
Randomized human trial showed improved semen parameters with Medicago sativa seed powder plus vitamin E — the clearest human clinical signal in the dataset for a health/wellness outcome, though co‑administration confounds attribution.
- Rest stops during road transport: impacts on performance and acute-phase protein responses of feeder cattle
PubMed ID: 23989870
Feeding alfalfa-grass hay during transport blunted stress and acute-phase responses—clear welfare/wellness benefit in stressed animals.
- Effects of supplementation level and particle size of alfalfa hay on growth characteristics and rumen development in dairy calves
PubMed ID: 25039298
Alfalfa's effects on early rumen development and intake translate to improved early-life health and performance.
- Effects of alfalfa and cereal straw as a forage source on nutrient digestibility and lactation performance in lactating dairy cows
PubMed ID: 25262188
Replacing low-quality forage with alfalfa improved digestibility and milk yield—demonstrates overall production and health benefits.
- Interactions of alfalfa hay and sodium propionate on dairy calf performance and rumen development
PubMed ID: 24508441
Adding alfalfa to calf starters increased intake, growth and rumen fermentation markers—practical wellness/development advantage.
- Effects of alfalfa meal on the intestinal microbial diversity and immunity of growing ducks
PubMed ID: 24460922
Large duck study: improved gut microbiota diversity and T/B cell proliferation with dietary alfalfa—broad health/wellness signal.
- Early supplementation of starter pellets with alfalfa improves the performance of pre- and postweaning Hu lambs
PubMed ID: 26523591
Alfalfa improved lamb intake, growth and rumen development—strong animal evidence that alfalfa inclusion supports growth and developmental wellness in livestock.
- Effect of type of fiber, site of fermentation, and method of analysis on digestibility of soluble and insoluble fiber in rabbits
PubMed ID: 26115273
Alfalfa‑related fiber formulations altered fiber digestibility in rabbits—supports digestive/functional wellness in that model.
- Examination of commercially available copper oxide wire particles in combination with albendazole for control of gastrointestinal nematodes in lambs
PubMed ID: 26790729
Strong reduction in parasite egg counts occurred in lambs receiving copper particles while fed an alfalfa pellet supplement—clear wellness/health outcome in that experimental context (effect mainly from COWP).
- Effects of roughage source and inclusion in beef finishing diets containing corn wet distillers' grains plus solubles
PubMed ID: 26440336
Alfalfa/roughage inclusion improved intake and ADG in finishing cattle and affected rumen pH—positive production/wellness implications.
- The effect of restricted milk feeding through conventional or step-down methods with or without forage provision in starter feed on performance of Holstein bull calves
PubMed ID: 26440178
15% alfalfa hay in starter meaningfully improved intake, growth and BW in calves—strong welfare/performance evidence.
- Effect of different alfalfa hay levels on growth performance, rumen fermentation, and structural growth of Holstein dairy calves
PubMed ID: 27065275
Alfalfa hay (up to 25%) increased DMI, ADG and ruminal pH in dairy calves—clear positive effect on animal performance/wellness.
- Effects of physical form of starter and forage provision to young calves on blood metabolites, liver composition and intestinal morphology
PubMed ID: 26841335
Chopped alfalfa with starter improved intake, ADG and metabolic markers in calves—strong animal welfare/performance outcome.
- Using Sweet Bran instead of forage during grain adaptation in finishing feedlot cattle
PubMed ID: 27065276
Using Sweet Bran instead of alfalfa during adaptation increased intake and finishing performance (alfalfa was the comparison)—shows alfalfa's role in adaptation/performance contexts.
- Evaluation of Salmonella enteritidis in molting hens after administration of an experimental chlorate product (for nine days) in the drinking water and feeding an alfalfa molt diet
PubMed ID: 16156201
Alfalfa molt diets sharply reduced Salmonella colonization/invasion in hens, an important food-safety/health outcome with broad wellness implications.
Digestive support (21)
- Intake, digestibility, and ruminal degradability of shredded hay
PubMed ID: 7836592
Shredding alfalfa hay increased intake and digestibility in lambs—direct positive effect on digestibility.
- Effect of direct-fed fibrolytic enzymes on the lactational performance of dairy cows
PubMed ID: 10194681
Fibrolytic enzyme treatments increased feed digestion in alfalfa-based diets.
- Response of lactating dairy cows to a cellulase and xylanase enzyme mixture applied to forages at the time of feeding
PubMed ID: 10342238
Cellulase/xylanase on alfalfa-containing forage increased milk and component yields via improved forage utilization (digestibility).
- Determination of when during the lactation cycle to start feeding a cellulase and xylanase enzyme mixture to dairy cows
PubMed ID: 11049075
Cellulase/xylanase applied to alfalfa forage increased milk production (via improved forage utilization/digestion).
- Influence of slice baling on feeding value of alfalfa hay in receiving and finishing diets for feedlot cattle
PubMed ID: 18539841
Alfalfa silage influenced ruminal and whole-tract NDF digestibility relative to orchardgrass, demonstrating digestive differences.
- Effect of supplementing urea-treated barley straw with lucerne or vetch hays on feed intake, digestibility and growth of Arsi Bale sheep
PubMed ID: 18759063
Alfalfa supplementation with urea-treated straw increased intake and apparent digestibility of DM, OM, NDF, ADF and CP in sheep — strong digestive benefit.
- Effect of type of grinding of barley and dehydrated alfalfa on performance, digestion, and crude mucin ileal concentration in growing rabbits
PubMed ID: 21478455
Dehydrated alfalfa particle size substantially affected ileal starch digestibility and gut mucin in rabbits, showing direct digestive effects.
- Improved milk production efficiency in early lactation dairy cattle with dietary addition of a developmental fibrolytic enzyme additive
PubMed ID: 21257058
Alfalfa was the primary forage substrate; fibrolytic enzyme improved alfalfa fiber disappearance and fiber digestibility in lab tests and improved production efficiency—clear effect on fiber digestion.
- Supplementing endophyte-infected tall fescue or reed canarygrass with alfalfa or birdsfoot trefoil increases forage intake and digestibility by sheep
PubMed ID: 22002685
Feeding alfalfa before infected grasses increased total DMI and apparent digestibility in lambs—direct evidence alfalfa improves digestibility/intake.
- Effects of supplementation level and particle size of alfalfa hay on growth characteristics and rumen development in dairy calves
PubMed ID: 25039298
Alfalfa particle size/amount altered calf starter intake and rumen wall development, indicating benefits to rumen maturation and digestion.
- Effects of alfalfa and cereal straw as a forage source on nutrient digestibility and lactation performance in lactating dairy cows
PubMed ID: 25262188
Replacing cereal straw with alfalfa improved nutrient digestibility and rumen VFA concentrations (direct evidence of digestive support).
- Interactions of alfalfa hay and sodium propionate on dairy calf performance and rumen development
PubMed ID: 24508441
Adding alfalfa to calf starters increased DMI, ADG and rumen VFA and pH patterns — strong digestive/fermentation effect.
- Early supplementation of starter pellets with alfalfa improves the performance of pre- and postweaning Hu lambs
PubMed ID: 26523591
Chopped alfalfa improved lamb starter intake and rumen papillae development—direct, strong evidence for improved rumen development/digestion.
- Effect of type of fiber, site of fermentation, and method of analysis on digestibility of soluble and insoluble fiber in rabbits
PubMed ID: 26115273
Alfalfa‑containing fiber formulations changed ileal and fecal fiber digestibility in rabbits—supports digestive effects of alfalfa fiber.
- Effects of roughage source and inclusion in beef finishing diets containing corn wet distillers' grains plus solubles
PubMed ID: 26440336
Including alfalfa/roughage improved ruminal pH and intake in finishing cattle—beneficial effects on rumen digestion.
- The effect of restricted milk feeding through conventional or step-down methods with or without forage provision in starter feed on performance of Holstein bull calves
PubMed ID: 26440178
15% alfalfa hay in starter raised starter intake, total DMI and ADG in calves—consistent improvement in intake and digestive performance.
- Effect of different alfalfa hay levels on growth performance, rumen fermentation, and structural growth of Holstein dairy calves
PubMed ID: 27065275
Dose‑related increases in DMI, ADG and ruminal pH with alfalfa hay (up to 25%) indicate improved ruminal health and digestion.
- Growth performance, feed digestibility, body composition, and feeding behavior of high- and low-residual feed intake fat-tailed lambs under moderate feed restriction
PubMed ID: 27695804
Alfalfa‑containing pelleted diets were the context for observed intake/efficiency differences in lambs—indirect support for digestive/feeding impacts.
- Effects of physical form of starter and forage provision to young calves on blood metabolites, liver composition and intestinal morphology
PubMed ID: 26841335
Adding chopped alfalfa hay to calf starter improved starter intake, ADG and some gut/liver measures—supports digestive benefit.
- Growth performance, feeding behavior, and selected blood metabolites of Holstein dairy calves fed restricted amounts of milk: No interactions between sources of finely ground grain and forage provision
PubMed ID: 28012617
Provision of alfalfa hay raised rumen pH in dairy calves relative to corn silage or no forage—positive for rumen digestion.
- Effects of different forage sources as a free-choice provision on the performance, nutrient digestibility, selected blood metabolites and structural growth of Holstein dairy calves
PubMed ID: 27277573
Free‑choice alfalfa altered feeding patterns (more forage) and affected starter intake—shows influence on feeding/digestive behavior (mixed growth effects).
Appetite regulation (20)
- Behavior of laying hens on alfalfa crumble molt diets
PubMed ID: 18420970
Hens fed alfalfa crumble during molt showed increased feeder visits/feeding activity vs feed withdrawal, reflecting improved feeding behavior.
- Intake, digestibility, and ruminal degradability of shredded hay
PubMed ID: 7836592
Shredded alfalfa increased voluntary intake in lambs, indicating effects on palatability/intake behavior.
- Effect of molasses supplementation on the production of lactating dairy cows fed diets based on alfalfa and corn silage
PubMed ID: 15375061
In alfalfa-based rations, adding molasses/sugar raised DMI, showing alfalfa diets can interact with palatability and intake regulation.
- Wet corn gluten feed and alfalfa hay levels in dry-rolled corn finishing diets: effects on finishing performance and feedlot nitrogen mass balance
PubMed ID: 16612023
Alfalfa inclusion raised intake and gain in feedlot steers, indicating appetite/energy intake effects in animals.
- Influence of slice baling on feeding value of alfalfa hay in receiving and finishing diets for feedlot cattle
PubMed ID: 18539841
Alfalfa increased DMI for cows with higher prior intake — sign of alfalfa affecting voluntary intake depending on appetite.
- Effect of supplementing urea-treated barley straw with lucerne or vetch hays on feed intake, digestibility and growth of Arsi Bale sheep
PubMed ID: 18759063
Adding lucerne increased total dry-matter intake in sheep, indicating appetite stimulation/positive appetite balance in deficient diets.
- Feeding behavior and performance of lambs are influenced by flavor diversity
PubMed ID: 21454862
Lambs offered alfalfa/barley with flavor variety consumed more feed and showed altered appetite-hormone patterns — evidence for appetite-regulating effects in feed contexts.
- Supplementing endophyte-infected tall fescue or reed canarygrass with alfalfa or birdsfoot trefoil increases forage intake and digestibility by sheep
PubMed ID: 22002685
Feeding alfalfa before endophyte-infected grasses increased total feed intake in lambs—direct evidence alfalfa alters appetite/intake behavior.
- Effects of roughage source and distillers grain concentration on beef cattle finishing performance, carcass characteristics, and in vitro fermentation
PubMed ID: 21398563
Roughage source (including alfalfa) influenced feedlot intake and growth outcomes—comparative evidence for appetite/performance effects.
- Effects of supplementation level and particle size of alfalfa hay on growth characteristics and rumen development in dairy calves
PubMed ID: 25039298
Alfalfa particle size/level raised starter intake in calves (26–32% higher in some groups).
- Effects of alfalfa and cereal straw as a forage source on nutrient digestibility and lactation performance in lactating dairy cows
PubMed ID: 25262188
More digestible forage (alfalfa) increased DMI and milk production, indicating better appetite/energy intake balance.
- Effects of residual feed intake classification and method of alfalfa processing on ewe intake and growth
PubMed ID: 24664570
Pelleted alfalfa raised intake relative to chopped alfalfa, showing processing effects on feed intake.
- Early supplementation of starter pellets with alfalfa improves the performance of pre- and postweaning Hu lambs
PubMed ID: 26523591
Free‑choice chopped alfalfa increased starter/concentrate intake in lambs—promotes appetite/consumption.
- Saturated fat supplementation interacts with dietary forage neutral detergent fiber content during the immediate postpartum and carryover periods in Holstein cows: Production responses and digestibility of nutrients
PubMed ID: 25726102
Forage level (including alfalfa) altered feed intake and subsequent performance in dairy cows.
- Effects of roughage source and inclusion in beef finishing diets containing corn wet distillers' grains plus solubles
PubMed ID: 26440336
Inclusion of roughage including alfalfa altered DMI and ADG in finishing cattle.
- The effect of restricted milk feeding through conventional or step-down methods with or without forage provision in starter feed on performance of Holstein bull calves
PubMed ID: 26440178
15% alfalfa hay increased starter intake and total DMI in calves—clear appetite stimulation effect in young ruminants.
- Effect of different alfalfa hay levels on growth performance, rumen fermentation, and structural growth of Holstein dairy calves
PubMed ID: 27065275
Linear increase in DMI with increasing alfalfa hay inclusion (up to 25%)—supports appetite/consumption balance.
- Using Sweet Bran instead of forage during grain adaptation in finishing feedlot cattle
PubMed ID: 27065276
Replacing alfalfa with Sweet Bran increased DMI (i.e., alfalfa baseline influenced adaptation), showing alfalfa's role in intake regulation in adaptation contexts.
- Effects of physical form of starter and forage provision to young calves on blood metabolites, liver composition and intestinal morphology
PubMed ID: 26841335
Chopped alfalfa with starter raised starter intake and ADG in calves—supports appetite-enhancing role in feed contexts.
- Effects of different forage sources as a free-choice provision on the performance, nutrient digestibility, selected blood metabolites and structural growth of Holstein dairy calves
PubMed ID: 27277573
Free‑choice alfalfa changed feeding patterns (more forage, less starter)—affects feeding balance, though growth outcomes were mixed.
Nutrition source (10)
- Response of lactating dairy cows to a cellulase and xylanase enzyme mixture applied to forages at the time of feeding
PubMed ID: 10342238
Enzyme application to alfalfa-containing forage raised milk volume and component yields, reflecting nutrient delivery.
- Effects of physical form of starter and forage provision to young calves on blood metabolites, liver composition and intestinal morphology
PubMed ID: 26841335
Chopped alfalfa with starter improved intake, growth and blood metabolites (glucose/triglycerides) in calves—supports nutrient contribution.
- Effect of different alfalfa hay levels on growth performance, rumen fermentation, and structural growth of Holstein dairy calves
PubMed ID: 27065275
Up to 25% alfalfa hay increased DMI and ADG in dairy calves—evidence of nutritional benefit for growth.
- The effect of restricted milk feeding through conventional or step-down methods with or without forage provision in starter feed on performance of Holstein bull calves
PubMed ID: 26440178
Including 15% alfalfa in calf starter increased intake, ADG and final BW, indicating nutritional value of the forage.
- Effects of roughage source and inclusion in beef finishing diets containing corn wet distillers' grains plus solubles
PubMed ID: 26440336
Roughage (including alfalfa) inclusion improved intake and ADG in finishing cattle, indicating nutritional contribution in diets.
- Early supplementation of starter pellets with alfalfa improves the performance of pre- and postweaning Hu lambs
PubMed ID: 26523591
Alfalfa addition improved starter intake, growth and rumen development in lambs—supports that alfalfa provides usable nutrients (animal evidence).
- Effects of alfalfa and cereal straw as a forage source on nutrient digestibility and lactation performance in lactating dairy cows
PubMed ID: 25262188
Alfalfa replacement of straw improved apparent total-tract digestibilities and milk yield, implying higher nutrient density vs low-quality forages.
- Effect of type of grinding of barley and dehydrated alfalfa on performance, digestion, and crude mucin ileal concentration in growing rabbits
PubMed ID: 21478455
Dehydrated alfalfa form materially affected feed intake and starch digestibility in rabbits, indicating substantive nutrient contribution.
- Effect of supplementing urea-treated barley straw with lucerne or vetch hays on feed intake, digestibility and growth of Arsi Bale sheep
PubMed ID: 18759063
Lucerne (alfalfa) supplementation in sheep markedly increased intake, nutrient digestibility and weight gain — strong evidence of nutritive value.
- Influence of slice baling on feeding value of alfalfa hay in receiving and finishing diets for feedlot cattle
PubMed ID: 18539841
Alfalfa silage produced higher intake (in some animals) and influenced fiber digestion vs orchardgrass, consistent with a nutrient-rich forage role.
Energy & Fatigue (8)
- Effects of roughage source and inclusion in beef finishing diets containing corn wet distillers' grains plus solubles
PubMed ID: 26440336
Higher DMI and ADG with alfalfa/roughage inclusion indicate improved energy status in cattle.
- The effect of restricted milk feeding through conventional or step-down methods with or without forage provision in starter feed on performance of Holstein bull calves
PubMed ID: 26440178
Alfalfa increased intake and ADG in calves—indirect indicator of improved energy/nutritional status.
- Effect of different alfalfa hay levels on growth performance, rumen fermentation, and structural growth of Holstein dairy calves
PubMed ID: 27065275
Alfalfa hay increased DMI and ADG in dairy calves—supports enhanced energy balance for growth.
- Effects of physical form of starter and forage provision to young calves on blood metabolites, liver composition and intestinal morphology
PubMed ID: 26841335
Calves fed ground starter + alfalfa had higher blood glucose and triglycerides—markers consistent with improved energy availability.
- Effect of processing flax in beef feedlot diets on performance, carcass characteristics, and trained sensory panel ratings
PubMed ID: 16699112
Adding flax in alfalfa-containing finishing diets improved ADG and feed efficiency—animal evidence of greater available energy supporting growth.
- Effect of supplementing urea-treated barley straw with lucerne or vetch hays on feed intake, digestibility and growth of Arsi Bale sheep
PubMed ID: 18759063
Higher daily body-weight gain with lucerne supplementation in sheep is consistent with increased available energy/nutrition from alfalfa.
- Effect of type of grinding of barley and dehydrated alfalfa on performance, digestion, and crude mucin ileal concentration in growing rabbits
PubMed ID: 21478455
Improved ileal starch digestibility with certain alfalfa particle sizes implies greater metabolizable energy availability.
- Effects of supplementation level and particle size of alfalfa hay on growth characteristics and rumen development in dairy calves
PubMed ID: 25039298
Alfalfa inclusion changed calf starter intake and pre-weaning ADG, indicating improved early-life energy/nutritional status.
Immune support (5)
- Evaluation of Salmonella enteritidis in molting hens after administration of an experimental chlorate product (for nine days) in the drinking water and feeding an alfalfa molt diet
PubMed ID: 16156201
Feeding an alfalfa molt diet sharply reduced Salmonella colonization/invasion in laying hens—evidence of enhanced resistance to infection.
- Effects of alfalfa meal on the intestinal microbial diversity and immunity of growing ducks
PubMed ID: 24460922
Large duck trial: dietary alfalfa (3–9% alfalfa meal) increased intestinal microbial diversity and T/B lymphocyte proliferation—direct immune support evidence.
- Rest stops during road transport: impacts on performance and acute-phase protein responses of feeder cattle
PubMed ID: 23989870
Offering alfalfa-grass hay during transport-rests blunted transport-induced increases in cortisol, NEFA and haptoglobin, indicating reduced stress-related immune activation.
- Reduction of Salmonella enterica serovar enteritidis colonization and invasion by an alfalfa diet during molt in Leghorn hens
PubMed ID: 15742953
Multiple trials: alfalfa-based molt diets reduced Salmonella in crop and organs and achieved ovarian regression without increasing infection risk (consistent protective effect).
- Effect of polysavone (alfalfa extract) on abdominal fat deposition and immunity in broiler chickens
PubMed ID: 17704384
Alfalfa extract (polysavone) reduced abdominal fat and robustly increased immune organ weights, lymphocyte proliferation and antibody titers in broilers (strong immune support signal).
Weight management (5)
- Effects of supplementation level and particle size of alfalfa hay on growth characteristics and rumen development in dairy calves
PubMed ID: 25039298
Alfalfa particle size/amount influenced calf starter intake and pre-weaning ADG, directly affecting growth/weight outcomes in young animals.
- Effects of roughage source and distillers grain concentration on beef cattle finishing performance, carcass characteristics, and in vitro fermentation
PubMed ID: 21398563
Roughage source including alfalfa influenced ADG and final BW in feedlot cattle—directly relevant to weight gain/management in production animals.
- Supplementing endophyte-infected tall fescue or reed canarygrass with alfalfa or birdsfoot trefoil increases forage intake and digestibility by sheep
PubMed ID: 22002685
Alfalfa supplementation before grasses led to greater total digestible intake and nutrient intake in lambs—supports capacity to influence growth/weight.
- Effect of supplementing urea-treated barley straw with lucerne or vetch hays on feed intake, digestibility and growth of Arsi Bale sheep
PubMed ID: 18759063
Lucerne supplementation increased daily weight gain in sheep — clear influence on body-weight regulation (direction: weight gain).
- Effect of polysavone (alfalfa extract) on abdominal fat deposition and immunity in broiler chickens
PubMed ID: 17704384
Alfalfa-derived polysavone reduced abdominal fat in broilers, directly indicating an effect on body fat deposition in an animal model.
Metabolism (5)
- Protein level for alfalfa and corn silage-based diets: I. Lactational response and milk urea nitrogen
PubMed ID: 15377626
Alfalfa vs corn-silage diets and CP level affected milk yield/composition and MUN—supports effects on metabolic nitrogen handling.
- Protein level for alfalfa and corn silage-based diets: II. Nitrogen balance and manure characteristics
PubMed ID: 15377627
Controlled N-balance study showed alfalfa forage and protein level clearly changed fecal/urinary/milk N partitioning—strong metabolic-balance evidence in ruminants.
- Effect of dietary crude protein concentration on milk production and nitrogen utilization in lactating dairy cows
PubMed ID: 16606741
Raising dietary CP in alfalfa-silage diets increased urinary N losses and lowered N efficiency—clear metabolic balance implication.
- Effect of feeding different sources of rumen-protected methionine on milk production and N-utilization in lactating dairy cows
PubMed ID: 21426989
Methionine supplementation in diets containing alfalfa/corn silage improved milk protein and apparent nitrogen efficiency—shows interplay between alfalfa-based diets and metabolic N efficiency.
- Rest stops during road transport: impacts on performance and acute-phase protein responses of feeder cattle
PubMed ID: 23989870
Offering alfalfa-containing forage during transport prevented spikes in cortisol and NEFA and blunted haptoglobin, demonstrating modulation of stress-related metabolic responses.
Blood circulation (2)
- Application of Alfalfa App in the management of oral anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation: a multicenter randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39385171
RCT of a smartphone app named 'Alfalfa' markedly improved anticoagulation knowledge/adherence in AF patients — strong evidence for improving circulation-related medication management (note: unrelated to the plant/supplement).
- Efficacy, Safety, and Cost-Effectiveness of "Internet + Pharmacy Care" Via the Alfalfa App in Warfarin Therapy Management After Cardiac Valve Replacement: Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 40393057
Large RCT of the Alfalfa app for remote warfarin management improved TTR and monitoring frequency — strong circulation/anticoagulation outcome but not related to alfalfa plant intake.
Urinary comfort (2)
- Protein level for alfalfa and corn silage-based diets: II. Nitrogen balance and manure characteristics
PubMed ID: 15377627
Alfalfa forage and protein level clearly changed urinary N losses (reduced with lower CP) — direct urinary-excretion data in ruminants.
- Effect of dietary crude protein concentration on milk production and nitrogen utilization in lactating dairy cows
PubMed ID: 16606741
Increasing dietary CP in alfalfa-silage diets raised urinary N excretion (clear urinary outcome in livestock).
Inflammation (1)
- Rest stops during road transport: impacts on performance and acute-phase protein responses of feeder cattle
PubMed ID: 23989870
Offering alfalfa-grass hay at rest stops prevented transport-induced haptoglobin increases (acute-phase inflammatory marker), indicating anti-inflammatory/mitigating effect in that stress model.
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