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Since 1988, Fourrage Doulière has been specialized in the sale of the best feeds available on the market: natural meadow hay, French and foreign hay, Crau hay, alfalfa… A true specialist in the area of race and sport horse nutrition, Fourrage Doulière selects the best forage crops for you and guarantees supplies both nationally and internationally throughout the year.

At Fourrage Doulière, we offer you assistance and advice in making technical and logistical decisions in order to optimize operations and meet your requirements. Whether you work in breeding, dressage, or training, or are an individual enthusiast, our process means the constant improvement of food quality and safety. Our hay selections have satisfied the needs of many breeders throughout the years. Like these breeders, you too can enjoy the pleasure and quality of our feeds and bring excellence into the heart of your farm.

Hay wholesaler

Our profession is a true form of expertise that we would like to share with you, so that by discovering our hays, you’ll also discover the spirit that inspires their origins. Expertise Meadow environment and flora studies Technical assistance for harvesting

Sensory evaluation of the forage and hydrometric monitoring at each stage through to packaging Monitoring of storage conditions Forage analysis for each area Final product selection prior to export Our skills at your service Selection of the “best hays” Removal from the field and transport to our storage facilities Volumes made available throughout the year Added product value through promotional activities, events, trade shows, and fairs Creation of true partnerships that strengthen solidarity in the face of climate-related crises Facilitation and coordination of exchanges with retail associations, their partners, and carriers See news Transport and supply organization See transportation and logistics We are at your service to provide you with answers and solutions specifically tailored to your feed requirements. We offer quality service and support during the implementation process in order to make us worthy of the trust you place in us. A traditional, quality approach to nutrition Assessment of your needs and storage facilities Transmission of a purchase order with the feed purchase agreement, approximate quantity, and delivery date Order confirmation by purchase order signature with approval for payment Delivery by truck of 10 to 25 metric tons Deliveries carried out with a delivery receipt detailing the weight and origins of the feed Invoicing upon delivery Guarantee and buyback of feed in case of dissatisfaction Subsequent inventory management provided in cooperation with the person responsible for the animals’ nutrition

Respecting the environment

David Doulière chose a profession that promotes a product issued from quality environmentally-friendly agricultural practices – the meadows contribute to its evolution, host ecosystems, generate biodiversity and contribute to the beauty of the landscape – but he also knows that climate change threatens the future of forage supplies. No country is self-sufficient in terms of forage resources. Since forage crops remain the staple diet for livestock and horses in training centers, these sectors are particularly affected by climate change. By being flexible and thinking ahead, and through a fair and market-oriented global sales

system, Fourrage Doulière has always been able to guarantee customer supplies in terms of quantity, safety, and quality. The company has also been able to help sectors affected by and connected to hay consumption to maintain their livelihood and continue their businesses. Faced with environmental concerns and the drastic expectations of consumers, and through his dedication and respect for farmers, David Doulière has never hesitated to further his profession and to act as an environmental player. He invests in the development of dynamic agriculture through the cultivation of hays that contribute to the development and promotion of the land, providing solutions in terms of feed quality and safety.

Our products

Longchamp Hay ®

High quality and environmentally friendly, Foin de Longchamp ®, an exclusive trademark, is a type of hay grown specifically to meet the food and hygiene needs of demanding customers. Longchamp Hay is particularly suitable for horses. The hay is grown according to precise specifications. Longchamp Hay is generally cultivated on grain land and is either rotated or permanent. The land is seeded with an approved cultivar for 3 to 5 years, in collaboration with farmers, or by agricultural contractors selected by Fourrage Doulière. Our partner companies, specialized in high-quality hay, are responsible for harvesting. All monitoring, testing, and sales are conducted by Fourrage Doulière Sarl, the exclusive owner of the trademark. If you are interested in planting meadows with Longchamp Hay and wish to enhance the identity of your area while maintaining control over your land, contact our services through the Become a Supplier section of our website.

Nutritional properties: 0.70 FU to 0.85 FU 14 to 16% protéin Control of mycotoxins

Packaging : High-density bales (from approximately 160 to 500 kg) Compressed bales in small 35 kg format

Uses : First cut: horses Second cut: cattle, sheep, goats, and rodents

Terroir Hay

It’s our job to promote tradition, taste, and the quality of the land through hay. Just like wine or cheese, these types of hay are selected from various areas of France. Reputed for their fattening or milk production properties, they are produced by growers with a common passion and expertise. Through its knowledge of all of these agricultural regions, Fourrage Doulière is able to select the best hay lots, guaranteeing a quality and quantity to its customers that a lone grower, subject to the vagaries of a single production, could never meet.

Nutritional properties : 0.60 FU to 0.85 FU 12 to 16% protein

Packaging : High-density bales (from approximately 150 to 450 kg) Round bales

Uses : Feeding cattle, sheep, goats and horses

Crau Hay

Crau Hay is grown by 300 producers, mostly grouped together in a committee in the Crau plain, an ancient delta of the Durance River in the French department of Bouches-du-Rhône. The forage has enjoyed the “Controlled Origin” (AOC) label since 1997 and obtained the AOP (“Protected Origin”) label in 2009. It is the first animal feed to receive such a distinction. Its floral composition and very specific smell distinguish it from other types of hay. Bales are bound with red and white strings for producers belonging to the committee. Crau Hay AOP sales are guaranteed by a delivery receipt which attests to its origins. Crau hay accounts for only 0.02% of the hay sold worldwide, but is nevertheless internationally renowned for its unique floral composition, nutritional properties, and palatability. The hay is enjoyed by racehorses and cows, as well as dairy goats and sheep for cheese production.

Nutritional properties : First cut: rich in grasses, suited for racehorses and cattle depending on the harvesting method (0.67 to 0.77 FU) Second cut: very well balanced in nutrients and minerals for dairy cows, goats, and sheep because it increases milk production while maintaining good health in the animals. Crau hay is well-suited for racing trotters and sport horses, broodmares, and foals because it is rich in protein (0.64 to 0.75 FU). Third cut: rich in legumes, for sheep and goats (0.70 to 0.79 FU)

Packaging : High-density bales (from approximately 150 to 450 kg

Uses : Sport horse feed

Timothy Hay

Timothy grass, native to Japan’s Hokkaido region, was involuntarily introduced to North America by the first settlers. A farmer named Timothy Hanson introduced it to the southern United States in the early 18th century and began promoting its cultivation as hay around 1720. The grass has carried his name ever since and is used for feeding dairy and beef cattle, and is particularly popular in Asian horse racing markets. Production and export have rapidly expanded in recent years in Western Canada, the USA, and Australia. Japan alone imports more than 80%. It is renowned for the regularity of its cuts and freedom from mycotoxins.

Nutriotional properties : 0.70 FU Hay with a particularly high sugar content

Packaging: Compressed bales from 35 to 55 kg, ideal for export

Uses : Essentially for racehorses

Alfalfa

Alfalfa cultivation is the archetype of the “ecological break” promoted by the Grenelle Environment Forum for its ability to improve the soil (large deep root mass, also making it resistant to drought) and its organic contribution. Alfalfa is a leguminous plant with the great advantage of being able to fix atmospheric nitrogen into an organic form, preventing it from entering the groundwater. Its cultivation allows three times less synthetic nitrogen to be used. Alfalfa is known for its high protein content, making it optimal for promoting muscle mass in beef cattle, or for increasing production in dairy cows. It is also rich in carotene and minerals. The two main Alfalfa-based products Alfalfa Hay High-quality forage from the most meticulous producers, its value is found in its leaves which are very sensitive to high temperatures and excessive humidity.

Nutritional properties : 0.75 FU 16 à 25 % protein

Uses : All types of animals requiring fibers rich in protein and calcium

Packaging : High-density bales from 160 to 500 kg

Dehydrated alfalfa Contains calcium, easily assimilated phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, and a variety of trace elements. Plays a role in regulating rumen function and as a buffer substance. Many benefits for conserving and preserving the nutritional qualities of the fresh plant, and for consumption.

Nutriotional properties : 0.75 FU 16 à 25 % protein

Uses : Cattle, sheep, goats

Packaging : Industrial bales of 700 kg or pellets

Our Straw Selection

Wheat and Barley Straw: Harvesting methods using a traditional threshing machine, conducted partly at night, in the midst of the hot season. These methods keep the straw from breaking and creating dust that would be irritating to the horse’s respiratory system. Cut as long as possible, with the awnless head. It is a product of exceptional quality, particularly sought out by reputable horse owners and trainers, anxious to provide the best bedding.

Nutriotional properties: 0.35 FU to 0.40 FU

Uses: Bedding, food supplement and substitute Horses, cattle, and goats

Packaging: High-density or round bales

Rice straw: The growing area is spread over the high and low lands of the Camargue. Compared to other cereal straws, harvesting rice straw requires greater care in selecting varieties, respecting the height of the cut, and choosing the land. If these criteria are strictly respected and followed, it proves to be a product of excellent quality. In rice-producing countries, this straw is a dietary staple for dairy cows, and particularly buffalo. It is mixed with green forage and concentrates. Rice straw harvested at 85% dry matter is as bulky as other cereal straws. Its use as a food source should be combined with other types of feed. The advantage of rice straw is its strong and rich fiber content as a mixed ration: compared to wheat straw alone, a mix of half rice straw and half wheat straw offers 20% more crude protein (4.65% of dry matter compared to 3.89%). Rice straw with 0.51 FU offers 40% more fodder units than wheat straw (0.35 FU). Fourrage Doulière has been a pioneer of this type of harvest since the early 2000s. Defiberized rice straw: Can be used for bedding: thanks to this treatment, the product is 4 times more absorbent than standard straw. Due to its flexibility and high absorption capacity, it reduces cargo loads, storage, and handling. Defiberized straw can be used to supplement diets that are too low in cellulose or too wet for ruminants. The defiberization facilitates transit.

Nutriotional properties: 0.51 FU

Uses: Bedding, food supplement and substitute Horses, cattle, and goats

Uses: Cattle, sheep, goats, and horses As bedding

Packaging: High-density bales

Your questions

About us ?

Fourrage Doulière is based in the south of France between the Alpilles and the Camargue, in the town of Saint-Martin-de-Crau. Specialized in forage sales (meadow hay, alfalfa, Crau hay, straw…), we supply stud farms, horse farms, and training centers, as well as cattle, goat, and sheep farms, both nationally and internationally. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, we are confident in our ability to give you advice and offer you quality feed at the best prices. Feel free to take a look at our news; we have a wide range of feed lots (sainfoin, 2nd and 3rd cut meadow hay, straw, silage wrapping…). We recommend reserving your lots ahead of time.

Our history

Fourrage Doulière was founded in 1988, born of a desire to use the marketing of hay to share and pass down the values of farmers of the time: a job well done, a passion for the land, for its roots… Over many regions, and throughout the seasons, David Doulière has been defending the uniqueness of our country’s forages ever since. David was born in the French Haute Loire to a family of Belgian industrial machine designers and French livestock dealers. From the age of 16, he took care of horses on various farms. In 1980 he went to the Agricultural College in Yssingeaux to study agronomy.

Self-taught by nature, he began working as a dairy farmer in 1982. Passionate about genetics and animal nutrition, he moved to Quebec and then Ontario, Canada for training. In 1988, he sold his herd, left his hometown and moved to Provence to start a business for harvesting and selling feed. He established his headquarters in 1995 at the heart of the Crau Hay region in Bouches du Rhône, in Saint-Martin-de-Crau, in order to develop the business. He made a name for himself with some of the most well-known horse training centers: M.A. de Royer Dupré stables, Christiane Head stables, Nicolas Clément stables in Chantilly, Jean-Claude Rouget stables in Pau, Etienne Leenders stables in Jarzé, and Etablissements Dutertre in Ampoigné all opened their doors to him. Inventory management and personalized service turned them into loyal customers. Given the business’s success, Fourrage Doulière expanded the sales of its high-quality hay to a variety of farms with the goal of offering them the same benefits as its other racehorse customers. The company developed a reputation through its selections of French hay, including AOP Crau Hay. David Doulière is one of the first wholesalers to promote it in the UAE. Today, he has developed a supply network of 40 Crau Hay producers to supply French and international markets. He alone sells over 10% of the local production. No less than 300 national and international producers supply the other forage products, ensuring him the best of their crops. In 2003, to keep pace with its steady grown, Fourrage Doulière founded its warehouses near Chantilly. Today, the hays it markets are present throughout France, Europe, and abroad.

The company headquarters, still family-run, are in Saint-Martin-de-Crau, with a third site in Mayenne. Through his professional and business dynamic, David Doulière sells 25,000 metric tons of feed per year and is one of the biggest feed wholesalers on the French market. Beginning in 2011, still passionate about forage crops, he continues to develop his business through the cultivation of a high-quality hay, “Foin de Longchamp.”

Our suppliers ?

Fourrages Doulière prides itself in a process of continuous improvement based on regular monitoring of all of its suppliers and their performance in terms of quality, safety, and expertise, See Wholesaler Expertise and not uniquely influenced by market forces.

We give preference to domestic suppliers for nearly 90% of our products. Our selection of traditional forage plants come from growers and crops that respect sustainable development practices. “We look for growers that think along the same lines as we do, because hay is not just a commodity; it embodies all the values we share with the people who make it: a job well done, daily work, a passion for the land… Our business of promoting forage is done with a great respect for those who grow and harvest the crop, and also for those who will enjoy it…”

Contact us

Contact

Head office : 12, ZA du Salat

13310 Saint Martin de Crau

Phone. : +33 (0)4 90 47 44 15 Fax : +33 (0)4 90 47 44 16

Mobile : +33 (0)6 09 88 53 55 E-mail : douliere@free.fr

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