Not only does it have what I consider to be beautiful cornflower blue flowers, the Common Chicory, is highly digestible for ruminants and has a low fiber concentration. Chicory roots are an excellent substitute for oats for horses due to their protein and fat content. Chicory contains a low quantity of reduced tannins that may increase protein utilization efficiency in ruminants. Some tannins reduce intestinal parasites. Large quantities of tannins bind with and precipitate proteins, resulting in low digestibility and nutrient reduction. In our pastures, it is like candy to the sheep.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 23:28:31 +0000
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