B.10 - The importance of grazing and hay in animal nutrition respectively the veterinarian aspects Flashcards
1
Q
What is the protein to carbohydrate ratio of grassland forages?
A
1:5
2
Q
Where is the highest forage value found?
A
Pastures or Meadows
3
Q
What are the grazing statistics of horses?
A
90% Grasses
4
Q
What are the grazing statistics of sheep?
A
40% non-grass herbs and Woody plants
5
Q
What are the grazing statistics of goats?
A
80% non-grass herbs and woody plants
6
Q
Why is grazing good from a social point of view because…
A
It encourages scoialisation between animals
7
Q
What are the disadvantages of grazing
A
- Exposure to infection
- Ingestion of parasites
8
Q
How should animals be prepared for grazing?
A
- Hood Trimming
- Faecal Analysis
- Low Temperatures and wind
9
Q
How soon after cutting can hay be rolled
A
After 2-3 days drying
10
Q
Bottom grasses are planted for…while top grasses are planted for…
A
- Grazing
- Hay
