LFP 211: Livestock Farm Practice (0+1)

INTRODUCTION

• Fodder crops are cultivated plant species that are utilized as livestock feed. Fodder refers mostly the crops which are harvested and used for stall feeding.
• On the other hand forages refer to the vegetative matter, fresh or preserved, utilized as feed for animals and include all fodders such as grasses, legumes, crucifers and other crops cultivated and used as hay or silage in a preserved form or utilized through grazing.