Week 9
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Dry Matter Intake
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- Sheep consume roughage at same level per unit of metabolic size as
cattle
- (BW to .75 power)
- Greater consumption when expressed as % of bodyweight
- Lambs
- 4.3% BW at 66 lb
- 3.5% BW at 120 lb
- Ewes
- 2% BW at Maintenance
- 3.5+% BW at Lactation
Dry Matter Intake for a 176 lb Ewe
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