Dry fodder for animals typically includes foodstuffs like hay, straw, silage, and grains that are used to feed domesticated livestock such as cattle, sheep, goats, and horses. It’s an essential part of livestock care, especially during times when fresh forage is not available. Dry fodder can be rich in nutrients and is often used to provide the bulk of an animal’s diet.

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Here are some key points about dry fodder:

• Roughage: This includes hay, silage (fermented grass), and grains like oats and corn. Roughage is high in fiber and is crucial for the digestive health of livestock.

• Concentrates: These are energy-rich feeds like grains and pellets, which provide more energy than roughage and are used to meet the high energy demands of lactating animals or those used for work.

• Nutritional Balance: It’s important to balance roughage and concentrates to meet the nutritional needs of the animals, depending on their health, productivity, and the season.