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Feeding livestock efficiently (03/23)
Published on:
March 6, 2023
During a drought when pasture and paddock feed sources are low, droughtlotting, also known as confinement or containment feeding, is an effective management tool to maintain the health and welfare of livestock.
During a drought when pasture and paddock feed sources are low, droughtlotting, also known as confinement or containment feeding, is an effective management tool to maintain the health and welfare of livestock. Confinement feeding involves periodically holding livestock in a droughtlot - a carefully selected fenced section on a property - to feed and water stock in order to effectively and efficiently meet their needs.
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