Episode Synopsis "3. A feed is just a feed, isn't it?"

Summary:In Episode 3, Dr. Phillips discusses the International Feed Numbering system and the 8 major categories of feeds for livestock.  These classes of feeds will provide the foundation for ration formulation for various livestock species.Topics in This Episode:Importance of IFNDefine the 8 classes of feedsProvide examples of common feeds for each classIntroduce the livestock “food pyramid” conceptNext EpisodeNext episode, I will dig into feed labels, what information is required and what that information can tell you!References or Resources:California State University, Chico, College of Agriculture.  www.csuchico.edu/ag.  “Formulating Dairy Cow Rations”.  2018. University of Minnesota Dairy Extension. Available online at https://extension.umn.edu/dairy-milking-cows/formulating-dairy-cow-rations.Royalty Free Music: “Return Home” by Andrew Skoch Design (audiojungle.net) 

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