Introduction Corn silage is a high energy, low protein fermented feed suitable for sheep feeding. However, some guidelines should be followed when incorporating corn silage in ewe and lamb diets.
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Feeding improperly fermented silage to sheep is a major source of the organism. E. As always, ration evaluation for macro and micro minerals is important, especially selenium and sulfur. Ewes on this restricted intake may be hungry, so insure all ewes can eat at the same time. During flushing and breeding, intake may be increased up to 10 pounds per day. Energy requirements would be met for this stage of production.