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Grain for Sheep
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Short discussion regarding the risks of copper toxicity encountered when using grain rations not prepared specifically for sheep.
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Plants Poisonous to Livestock
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This bulletin identifies many of the plants poisonous to livestock in Minnesota. It describes their appearance, where they grow, the parts of the plant that are poisonous, when they are most poisonous, poisoning symptoms, and names of the toxic compounds present in the plant. Knowing how to correctly identify poisonous plants will help prevent potential problems and perhaps death of an animal.
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Dealing With High Hay Prices
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High hay prices are a major consideration for sheep producers. Unless one can find hay that is reasonable in price, the only option in reducing hay cost is to feed less hay. Strategies to achieve this goal will be discussed.
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