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Last updated 24th June 2005 by Bree
Nutritional Needs for Bovines
Water
Clean, fresh water must always be available to bovines. A mature animal will generally consume between 10 and 20 gallons a day, so be sure to use a container large enough to hold that quantity. Water needs increase with hot weather.
Feed
Bovines are ruminants (animals with stomachs that have 4 chambers) and consequently, rely mainly on hay or pasture for their dietary needs. Grain is very high in energy, and therefore not recommended for use with healthy bovines.
Pasture should be of a good quality & plentiful as it provides the bulk of bovine dietary needs. Before pasturing, be sure to remove all plants that are poisonous to bovines. Contact a Farmcrafter for a complete listing of poisonous plants known in the area. If adequate pasture is not available, hay will need to be supplemented. Adult bovines need 2 lbs of hay per 100 lbs of body weight daily. If feeding bovines outdoors, place hay under cover to prevent wet feed - a costly and unhealthy problem. To locate a source of hay in the area, check with a local Farmcrafter for farm/cotholders who could supply the hay.
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Clean, fresh water must always be available to bovines. A mature animal will generally consume between 10 and 20 gallons a day, so be sure to use a container large enough to hold that quantity. Water needs increase with hot weather.
Feed
Bovines are ruminants (animals with stomachs that have 4 chambers) and consequently, rely mainly on hay or pasture for their dietary needs. Grain is very high in energy, and therefore not recommended for use with healthy bovines.
Pasture should be of a good quality & plentiful as it provides the bulk of bovine dietary needs. Before pasturing, be sure to remove all plants that are poisonous to bovines. Contact a Farmcrafter for a complete listing of poisonous plants known in the area. If adequate pasture is not available, hay will need to be supplemented. Adult bovines need 2 lbs of hay per 100 lbs of body weight daily. If feeding bovines outdoors, place hay under cover to prevent wet feed - a costly and unhealthy problem. To locate a source of hay in the area, check with a local Farmcrafter for farm/cotholders who could supply the hay.
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