Cattle, sheep and goats have the ability to convert plant carbohydrates and proteins into available
nutrients for human use, making otherwise unusable land productive.
However, proper care of the
land and its grazing animals requires a sound understanding...
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Cattle, sheep and goats have the ability to convert plant carbohydrates and proteins into available
nutrients for human use, making otherwise unusable land productive.
However, proper care of the
land and its grazing animals requires a sound understanding of ruminant nutrition.
This publication provides managers with tools and references to consider biological and climatological variables
and make decisions that ensure the ecological and economic viability of a grass-based ruminant
livestock operation.
Cattle.
Photo courtesy of NRCS.
Sheep.
Photo by Linda Coffey, NCAT.
Goat.
Photo courtesy of USDA.
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