Alternative energy and protein feed sources for sheep and cattle

Authors

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia

Publication Date

5-2024

Series Number

DPIRD-102

Publisher

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

City

Perth, WA

Abstract

During dry times and drought there are a wide range of alternative feedstuffs producers may consider using to maintain stock. Some of these feeds can have health risks associated with them and should not be used as the sole food source as they often lack sufficient energy and protein.

Number of Pages

8

Keywords

feed sources, cattle, sheep, livestock, nutrition, urea

Disciplines

Meat Science | Sheep and Goat Science

Recommended Citation

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia. (2024), Alternative energy and protein feed sources for sheep and cattle. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth, WA. Factsheet DPIRD-102.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/ap_factsheets/13

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