Water-stressed forages have more fibre and less protein, and that can reduce feed intake and body conditioning
Heating can greatly lower the feed value, moulds will reduce digestibility, and the potential for nitrites is higher
Cattle will eat netwrap and this can lead to reduced gain and even, in some cases, sudden death
Too much sulphur can lead to polio and a shortage of nitrogen can reduce feed intake
Cattle — and microbes in their rumens — need a consistent supply of both dry matter and nutrients to improve performance and reduce digestive diseases
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