Fodder is feed given to livestock to provide them with various nutrients for their growth and development. There are various types of fodders each with its own nutrition and suitability for different animals.
Common fodder types
Grass. This is one of the most types of fodder and includes a wide variety of plants like Bermuda grass and is often used for grazing animals like cattle, sheep and horses.
legumes. Leguminous plants like alpha alpha, clover and soybean are rich in protein and are often used as fodder for livestock. They are specifically beneficial to dairy cattle and other animals that require high protein content.
Silage is made from fermented green crops such as corn or grass which are chopped and stored in airtight bags.
Hay. This dried forage, typically grass or legumes dried and stored for later use.
Grains like corn, wheat, oat or barley can be used as supplementary fodder. They are often provided to livestock like cattle, pigs and poultry as a source of energy.
Crop residues. After harvesting crops like corn and wheat, the leftover residues can be used as fodder for animals.
Industrial bi products like cotton seed meal can be used as supplementary feed source for livestock.
