A publication prepared by NCAT that explores the important role that forages play in pasture poultry production for either meat or egg production. The publication covers historical uses of forages, nutrients in forage, factors affecting forage intake, utilizing native and established forages vs. seeding, insects and other live protein, sprouting, feeding methods on pasture including free-choice, and impact of forage-feeding on pastured poultry meat and eggs.
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- Integrating Free Range Poultry with Ruminant and Agroforestry Production in a Systems Approach (LS10-226)
This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.