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Feed Inventory Aid to Management (PDF)
A simple feed inventory can be a valuable management tool when planning your livestock feeding program for the upcoming year.
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/DR44.pdf
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Ionophores and Feed Additives
This article and presentation does not attempt to quantify absolutely the current additive list available for sheep. Rather, it generally describes type and overall impact for the sheep producer
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/feedaddi.htm
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Salt & Trace Minerals in Animal Nutrition and Agriculture
Information about salt supplementation as part of a nutritionally balanced diet for animals and as a delivery mechanism to ensure adequate intake of less palatable nutrients from the Salt Institute.
http://www.saltinstitute.org/25.html
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Urinary Calculi in Growing Lambs
Factors predisposing young rams to urinary crystals and blockage of the urethra.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/urinary.htm
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Strategies for Feeding the Ewe Flock
Topics include: aspects to consider and problems likely to be encountered, useful feed consumption data, characteristics of feedstuffs, pastures, mineral deficiencies and toxicities, and feeding the ewe.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/Sheep/rp367.htm
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Mineral Nutrition in Sheep
Solid information to help shepherds prepare properly balanced diets for maximum returns.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/minernut.htm
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Baled Haylage For Sheep
This paper will be limited only to discussions on baled haylage, with limited references to conventionally stored haylage.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/haylage.htm
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Forage and Feed Analysis
"How to" instructions from deciding which feed to sample, how to collect the sample and which tests to order.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/foragean.htm
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Grain for Sheep
Short discussion regarding the risks of copper toxicity encountered when using grain rations not prepared specifically for sheep.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8815/cunf.html
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Strategies for Feeding the Ewe Flock
Provides information on various feedstuffs for sheep. Includes information on nutrient requirements of the ewe, mineral deficiencies and toxicities, and how to reduce the cost of feeding ewes. For sheep producers, veterinarians, feed industry personnel, and others with an interest in feeding sheep.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/livestocksystems/DI0646.html
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Whole Grain in Lamb Rations
Advantages of using whole grain versus pelleted or mash feeds.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/wholegra.htm
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Feed Hay First
Discussion of when hay should be fed in relation to when the grain ration is fed and why the order is important.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/hay.htm
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Feeding Sheep Corn Silage
Nutrient value and guidelines that should be followed when incorporating corn silage in ewe and lamb diets.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/shepcorn.htm
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