Large Animal Nutrition - Forages
3 important questions on Large Animal Nutrition - Forages
How does hay's energy content change?
Their nutritional content decreases with maturity, they will have less protein and energy as they become less leafy and more stem-like (increased fiber)
How is forage cut to optimize nutrients?
1. 1st cut: June, grass and legume (mixed hay) with lots of fiber
2. 2nd cut: July, mostly legume, mrore nutrients and energy
3. 3rd cut: August, similar to 2nd cut
2. 2nd cut: July, mostly legume, mrore nutrients and energy
3. 3rd cut: August, similar to 2nd cut
How is hay processed?
After being harvested and dried in field (down to 10-12% moisture), they are baled and stored. Otherwise they will grow mold and heat generation / explosion concerns
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