Glossary

Roughage

Roughage is defined as feed for cattle, bulls, etc. that is high in fiber, low in digestible nutrients, and low in energy. These are hay, straw, silage, and pasture.
Ref: 122602/2006-10-11

Other Database Pages Exist for this Phrase:
Hay (Hay is characterized as a grass that is cut and ...)
Silage (A Silage is a feed prepared by chopping green ...)

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