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    Nutritive Values of Feeds

    By admin | May 21, 2008

    Lucerne is the “king of fodders” because it provides high quality, high protein feed all year round. This is particularly significant in the subtropics where tropical grasses are frosted and lose their nutritive value in the winter months.

    Compared with other feeds (see the following table) the protein and calcium contents of lucerne are usually high, whereas higher levels of metabolisable energy can be found in cereal crops and fresh grasses.

    The phosphorus content of lucerne is generally lower than that needed by dairy cows. Supplementing dairy cows with phosphorus is recommended.

    Source: The Lucerne Management Handbook 4th ed.

    Topics: Lucerne |

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