Based on the type of fodder used for hay making, it is classified into 3 types:

1. Legume hay:

• Hay prepared from leguminous fodder crops are called legume hay.
• Ex: Leucerne, Berseem, white clover
• These type of hay contain excess protein, vitamins, minerals.

2. Non-legume hay:

• Hay prepared from non-leguminous fodder crops are called non-legume hay.
• Ex: Sudan grass hay
• These type of hay contains less nutritive content than legume hay.
• They are less palatable and contains more carbohydrate.

3. Mixed hay:

• Hay prepared by mixing both legume and non-legume plant is called mixed hay.