Summary:

In Episode 3, Dr. Phillips discusses the International Feed Numbering system and the 8 major categories of feeds for livestock. These classes of feeds will provide the foundation for ration formulation for various livestock species.

Topics in This Episode:

• Importance of IFN
• Define the 8 classes of feeds
• Provide examples of common feeds for each class
• Introduce the livestock “food pyramid” concept

Next Episode

Next episode, I will dig into feed labels, what information is required and what that information can tell you!

References or Resources:

California State University, Chico, College of Agriculture. www.csuchico.edu/ag.

“Formulating Dairy Cow Rations”. 2018. University of Minnesota Dairy Extension. Available online at https://extension.umn.edu/dairy-milking-cows/formulating-dairy-cow-rations.

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