Rations for Pregnant Ewes up to 6 Weeks Before Lambing

Legume hay, such as alfalfa, clover, or lespedeza

3–4.5 (1.36–2.04)

1.5–2 (0.68–0.91)

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Corn or sorghum silage

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4–5 (1.81–2.27)

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Legume grass, low-moisture silage (50%)

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6–8 (2.72–3.63)

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

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0.25 (0.112)

Minerals^a

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