Be cautious when opting for new feed alternatives

摘要

Farmers considering alternative feed products this winter in a bid to cut feed costs must carefully consider cost, quality and availability, nutritionists warn. While there are plenty of opportunities for beef and dairy farmers to make use of a wide range of lesser-known "alternative" feeds - with many available as surplus supplies from the human food sector - some caution must be exercised, says nutritionist John Sanders, Cumbria.