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Fodder




In Agriculture , fodder or '''animal feed''' is any Foodstuff that is used specifically to feed Livestock , such as Cattle , Sheep , Chicken s and Pig s.

Most animal feed is from plants but some fodder is of animal origin. Although most animal foodstuffs are considered safe, '' Mad Cow Disease '' spreads due to Prion contamination of Meat And Bone Meal , a common feed ingredient.


COMMON PLANTS SPECIFICALLY GROWN FOR FODDER





TYPES OF FODDER



GROWING FODDER HYDROPONICALLY


Fodder may be effectively grown in a hydroponic environment. Growing fodder, instead of feeding the "raw" grain to stock, can greatly increase the value of the grain. For instance, 1 Ton of barley can be converted to 7 tons of fodder in less than two weeks.


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