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Individual Methods for Feeding
Methods - Practices
Grass
The practices outlined in this section relate to methods of food presentation that do not require the use of special materials or devices. Scatter feeds, use of specific locations, and methods of ensuring that specific animals receive required medications and dietary supplements are dealt with.
Grass |
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| Method | Large areas of enclosure set aside for grass, with areas fenced off to regenerate. | |
| Species | Tapir, Antelope, Deer, Pygmy Hippo, Babirusa. | |
| Purpose | Provide natural food substrate for grazing animals, allowing them to feed when they desire. | |
| Pro | Cheap and low maintenance method of feeding. | |
| Con | Animals evolved to feed on poor food, for example, Reindeer, cannot deal with normal grass, as it is too rich, and will become ill and even die. | |
| Improvements | -- | |
| Comments | In spring, high levels of minerals in fresh growth can cause "grass staggers", so early growth should be cut back. Free range grazing only works well in large areas. | |
| Frequency of Use | Constant. | |
| Ratings | Usefulness | 10 |
| Convenience | 1 | |
| Value For Money | 10 | |
| Range of Users | 10 | |
| Contributed By | Hoof-Stock Section | |