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Q: I have been offered the opportunity to collect produce scraps ie. lettuce, cabbage, apples, carrots, potatoes, etc. Would any of this produce be harmful to cattle? Keep in mind these are just treats not the only feed. The cows seem to enjoy the produce, and yes I know the source, no chemicals, all has been washed for human consumption.
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A: I would not make produce scraps 100% of the diet. At 1/3 of the diet on a dry matter basis should be ok. If they are handled for human consumption, then they would likely not cause problems for cattle. I would caution you using whole apples, potatoes, and onions as they may have potential to cause choking. Maybe drive over them and smash them before feeding to reduces the chance for bloat. I had a producer feed reject onions and he would smash them before feeding and didn't have any choking.
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Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
March 27th, 2006
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Visitors' comments
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I also have a supply of cabbage that is being fed as a supplement and have not had any problems with this. I do have a couple of questions: In regard to storing surplus cabbage for later use. My supplier has been providing the leaves and remnants of the cabbage in black plastic bags. Would it be possible to store in the bags in the ground at? The other question is in regard to nutritional value of cabbage, any imbalances to be concerned with? I am using a self feeding mineral with additional magnesium currently.
Brian Hunt from WV, on May 17th, 2007, 09:45
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