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Feeding Fodder Beet

Fodder beet is becoming a major wintering crop for dairy cows, particularly in southern regions of the country.  This seems to have been driven by the potentially high yields achievable (20-30 t DM/ha) and its high energy content (bulbs 12 -13 MJ/kg DM; leaves 10-11 MJ/kg DM). However, some farmers have had issues when grazing [...]
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