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Farm Question 9/4/2014

Posted by Jerry Hicks at 2014-09-04 05:40:32

In speaking of animal feed, what is meant by roughage?

Response by NoraWI at 2014-09-04 10:08:23

Indigestible fiber that provides bulk. Can't imagine what fiber would be indigestible to a ruminant. Maybe that's why their feces are runny all summer and don't get anywhere close to solid until they go on hay or the grass becomes virtually "hay on the hoof"?

Response by Vince Mautino at 2014-09-04 12:23:48

Fiber

Response by Jerry Hicks at 2014-09-05 05:14:49

Roughage is such bulky feeds as hay, cornstalks, and straw.

But yes, ultimately, it is fiber.

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