COMPANY
AE GROUP is a company dedicated to the production, marketing and transformation of agricultural products intended for agriculture and livestock. We work from and for the sector, unifying criteria to obtain our objective of moving 400,000 tons per year in different products, formats and qualities. Our factories are distributed in different production areas, such as Cataluña, Aragón, Castilla y León and Castilla-La Mancha.
We are present in the most productive communities of Spain, which allows us to offer to our customers a balance both in quantity and quality.
PRODUCTS
Dehydrated fodder is an option widely used in animal feed due to its convenience and durability. This dehydration process implies the elimination of the humidity in fodder, which helps to extend its shelf life and makes its storage and transport easier. Dehydrated fodder is an important source of nutrients for livestock such as proteins, fiber…
HIGHEST QUALITY STANDARDS
Dehydrated fodder is an effective alternative for animal feed, because it makes possible to preserve essential nutrients, facilitate its storage and transportation, and it contributes to both health and productivity of livestock.
The quality of dehydrated fodder is related to its nutritional content, safety, digestibility, aroma, flavor and storage conditions. All these aspects are key to provide the animals with a quality feed, adequate for them.
PREMIUM QUALITY
Alfalfa free of other fodder. Absence of herbs, completely free of any sort of herb ≥20 % of protein
Cut not below 10 cm, in between 10 and 15 cm. Homogeneous green color, with no shades nor variations. Leaf attached to the stem, not ground, when inspected visually and taking a sample, it has to be attached to the stem. Humidity 12% to 14% maximum. Free of impurities, i.e. stones, plastics, animals, feathers, and free of dust or moisture stains.
ADF ≤ 28
NDF ≤ 38
RFV ≥ 164
Completely flower free.
EXTRA QUALITY
Alfalfa free of other fodder.
Nearly free of herbs or less than 3%.
≥18 % of protein.
Cut not below 10 cm, in between 10 and 15 cm. Homogeneous green color, with no shades nor variations. Leaf attached to the stem, not ground, when inspected visually and taking a sample, it has to be attached to the stem. Humidity 12% to 14% maximum. Free of impurities, i.e. stones, plastics, animals, feathers, and free of dust or moisture stains.
ADF ≤ 30.5
NDF 36 ≤ X ≤ 42
RFV 143 ≤ X ≤ 170
Completely flower free.
FIRST QUALITY
Alfalfa free of other fodder.
Maximum of 7% of green thin herbs.
≥16.1% of protein.
Cut not below 10 cm, in between 10 and 15 cm. Green color.
Leaf attached to the stem, not ground (not powder)
Humidity 12%, maximum of one puncture 14 per bale.
ADF ≤ 34
NDF 41≤ X ≤ 48
RFV 114 ≤ X ≤ 149
Flowering below 7%.
NATURAL QUALITY
Alfalfa with herbs, normally up to 50%, free of wide leaf herbs and free of thick stick herbs. It will be accepted up to 90% of herbs. In case of oat or cereals, they should be mix with the green kernels or grains (milky) NOT formed, harvested green.
It should not be wet. <>16% of protein.
Cut not below 10 cm, in between 10 and 15 cm. Green color.
Leaf not ground.
Humidity 12%, maximum of one puncture 14 per bale.
ADF ≤38
NDF 44 ≤ X ≤ 52
RFV 103 ≤ X ≤134
Flowering below 7%.
AE GROUP maintains preferential agreements with the main shipping lines and ports in Spain and abroad, which allow us to offer the most adequate service to our customers, optimizing operations both in costs and time.
To ensure that the transportation is performed in the best conditions possible is key as part of the process of offering a good product.
In AE GROUP we have a team of animal nutrition professionals to advice our customers in case they need it, ensuring a healthy and balanced feed.
