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Scrub feeding

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Primefact Number: 348    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: 01 Jan 2007

Edible scrub is a valuable resource that can be used as an alternative feed source for livestock in times of feed shortage. Many native trees and shrubs can provide enough energy to maintain most classes of stock when supplemented with a suitable protein source.

There are, however, a number of limitations in feeding scrub. This Primefact discusses:

  • initial feeding
  • supplements
  • water
  • how often to cut scrub.
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