i) Concentrates
- A feed with high protein and/ or energy content but low in fibre
- Have high available nutrients per unit weight
- Compact in form mashes/ powder, granules, salt and mineral blocks, etc
- Fed in small amounts.
ii) Roughage
- A feed with high fibre contents and / or low energy
- Are bulky, of low digestibility, low in protein, and of plant origin e.g pasture, hay, silage, fodder.
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