Barley is well known as a good feed for western Canadian beef cattle. But traditionally, it has not been seen as good for single stomach animals, such as swine and poultry, because of its high-fibre content. Now Calgary-based Canadian Bio-Systems Inc. is conducting new research that could offer solutions on how to change that. “The […] Read more
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Small bites of hay deliver big benefits
Improved digestibility | Research shows cutting hay into shorter lengths has advantages
Research shows that cattle feed efficiency and rate of gain improves dramatically when hay pieces are about four inches long, says a U.S. forage expert. As a result, he is advising livestock producers to adopt baling technology that cuts hay into shorter lengths. “The machinery does cost a little bit more initially… but the data […] Read more
