What are Supplementary Feeds and How Are They Used?
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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a supplement is a feed used with another to improve the nutritive balance of the total diet. Supplementary feeds provide specific nutrients, like protein or energy, that are lacking in an animal's primary diet, such as pasture or hay. They are a critical tool in modern farming to ensure livestock receive complete and balanced nutrition for optimal health and productivity.
