Better Farming Series 43 - Feeding Animals on Straw (FAO, 1995, 30 p.): Method of treatment: (introduction...)

Better Farming Series 43 - Feeding Animals on Straw (FAO, 1995, 30 p.)

Method of treatment

		*(introduction...)*
		Straw as animal feed
		Treatment of straw
		To treat or not to treat
		Supplementation
		Does it pay?
		How to treat straw

(introduction...)

The cultivation of cereals produces large quantities of residues in the form of straw. These residues are poor feed for cattle and are often wasted. However, straw can be a suitable feed if it is treated with a water solution of urea.