Forage is a common feed for feeding herbivores and is one of the main feeds for sheep. Forage is rich in fiber and protein and provides the nutritional needs of sheep. Sheep need to consume enough forage to maintain normal growth and physiological functions, especially in intensively raised areas.
1. Choose the forage that suits your sheep. Different breeds of sheep have different adaptability to forage.
2. The forage quality should be good, fresh and dry. Too dry or too wet will affect the nutritional value of the forage.
3. Pay attention to the storage of forage to avoid moisture and mildew.
4. Newly harvested forage should be properly dried to reduce internal fermentation.
5. It is not advisable to overfeed forage, as too much forage will cause abdominal distension of the sheep.
【in conclusion】
Forage is one of the main feeds for sheep and does not need to be crushed before feeding to sheep. However, in special circumstances, such as severe tooth wear, newborn or recovery period, high-yield ewes and fattening sheep and other high-intensity feeding situations, the forage needs to be crushed. When feeding forage, pay attention to the quality and storage of the forage to avoid overfeeding.
