G79-476 Composition of Feeds in Relation to Cattle Nutrition

Authors

Paul Q. Guyer, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Foster G. Owen, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1979

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1979, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This NebGuide examines the major nutritional components of cattle feed. Plants serve as the major source of feed for livestock. Nutrients required for maintenance and production are provided by various plants and plant derived feeds along with small amounts from non-plant sources. The major constituents of plants are water, carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals and vitamins. Both plants and animals contain these nutrients, but the relative proportions vary more in plants.