Lucerne chaff is very high in protein, calcium and many other vitamins and minerals. It often contains a lower level of starches and sugars than many cereal or grass chaffs. Lucerne chaff is also considered to have a highly digestible energy concentration. Depending on where it was grown, Lucerne chaff may vary in concentrations of phosphorus and other minerals. A typical analysis of Lucerne chaff may indicate nutritional levels such as: Protein 21.0%, Calcium 1.40%, Phosphorus 0.26%, Crude Fibre 25.2%, Energy 57.6%.
