Goats are true browsers, meaning they prefer to eat foliage above their shoulder height. This makes them great foragers of shrubs and small trees.
Tag Archives: Nutrition
Grazing Management by Species: Sheep
While sheep consume grass as 60% of their diet, they more than any other type of livestock will also eat forbs (non-woody flowering plants, commonly known as “weeds”).
Do Plants Need Vitamins?
Most gardening resources list the mineral needs of plants. But do plants, like humans and animals, need vitamins? The answers may not be quite what you expect.
Grazing Management by Species: Swine
Swine are not exactly grazers. They will eat some grass, but they typically prefer legumes, weeds, roots, and other types of food.
Grazing Management by Species: Horses & Donkeys
Horses are almost exclusively grazing animals, consuming grass in even greater percentages than cattle.
Grazing Management by Species: Cattle
Cattle are the quintessential grazing animal, making them roughly equivalent to bison in the ecosystem.
Zinc in Plants
Zinc may be a micronutrient, but it is of vital importance to garden and field crops. Take a look at this list of roles.
Sulfur in Plants
Sulfur is a rather interesting mineral when it comes to plants. It is essential for growth and photosynthesis.
Sodium in Plants
The role of sodium in plant health is unclear at present. Most experts say plants do not need it and therefore cannot suffer deficiency.
Selenium in Plants
Scientists do not consider selenium to be an essential plant nutrient. However, it is beneficial because it helps plants resist stressors.
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