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Full drought feeding principles

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Primefact Number: 288    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: 01 Nov 2006

When there is not enough pasture for livestock maintenance, or further grazing of pastures may be detrimental to pasture management or survival, the animals’ nutritional requirements must be met by full hand feeding. When initiating a full feeding program, it is necessary to plan well before starting to feed.

This Primefact covers:

  • feeding in a confined area;
  • livestock requirements - water, shade, shelter etc.;
  • management tips;
  • preventative health measures.
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