protein
Sheep farming made easy Part 9: Flock nutritional requirements
As with people, sheep do not require specific feeds. They require energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and water. Many different feedstuffs can meet their nutritional requirements. Roughage is always needed. Energy Energy makes up the largest portion of the diet and is usually the most limiting nutrient in sheep[...]
The role of licks in animal production: Protein is important in winter
The correct licks at the correct time can supplement shortages in the grazing to ensure maximal utilisation of the grazing in order to improve animal production. In this article, which appeared in ProAgri’s Feed Production Guide, 2012, Alina Taute, from KK Animal Nutrition (now Yara) discussed the importance of[...]