Shi  Shangli, Xu  Wei, Qi  Juan, Victor R.  Squires, Hua  Limin, Zhang  Wenyu, Wang  Xingzhong, Wang  Yongfu, Ni  Xingze, Liu  Changbo, Li  Peng, Chai  Shaofang, 
    Effect of Different Processing Methods on the Quality of Alfalfa Hay,
    Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances,
    Volume 12,Issue 6,
    2013,
    Pages 689-693,
    ISSN 1680-5593,
    javaa.2013.689.693,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2013.689.693)
    Abstract: Experiments were conducted to investigate the problems of 
  severe nutrient loss of traditional alfalfa hay processing methods and storage 
  difficulties in moist or rainy conditions. Alfalfa hay was treated with different 
  processing methods, non-processing was taken as Control (CK). Bale treatments 
  were sampled before storage and at 0, 30, 60, 90 and 120 days post baling. Nutrient 
  content and the curve of nutrient change during 60 days storage were analyzed 
  to study the effect of compound additives on the nutrient quality of alfalfa 
  hay baled under high-moisture content.
    Keywords: Alfalfa hay;processing methods;nutrient quality;shade;CK