Rations for Pregnant Ewes up to 6 Weeks Before Lambing

Legume hay, such as alfalfa, clover, or lespedeza, kg (lb)

1.36–2.04 (3–4.5)

0.68–0.91 (1.5–2)

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Corn or sorghum silage, kg (lb)

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1.81–2.27 (4–5)

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Legume grass, low-moisture silage (50%), kg (lb)

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2.72–3.63 (6–8)

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Cottonseed, soybean, linseed, or peanut meal (90%); limestone (10%), kg (lb)

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0.11 (0.25)

Minerals^a

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