4 alternative forage sources for cows

Corn silage and alfalfa are the most common forages fed to dairy cattle. But are there any alternatives? Here we present 4 of them. Wheat straw and corn stover Residues from cereal crops are commonly fed to dairy dry cows and heifers. However, inclusion of these feeds in lactating diets is very limited due to their low-energy and high-fibre content. A recent study from The Ohio State University evaluated whether corn stover and wheat straw can be added to mid-lactating dairy cow diets as a sour