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Why don't cows eat giant fungus grass?

Why don't cows eat giant fungus grass?

2026-02-10 09:10:18 · · #1

As we all know, cattle are herbivores , and to raise healthy cattle, the pasture must be of high quality. However, there are many types of pasture, and not every type is suitable for cattle. So why do cattle sometimes refuse to eat giant privet grass, which they love? The details are as follows:

Why don't cows eat giant fungus grass?

Giant Napier grass is a type of forage that cattle love to eat. Common reasons why cattle may refuse to eat giant Napier grass include weather factors (such as excessively high summer temperatures), fever, constipation and diarrhea, and stomach diseases.

What kinds of pasture grass do cows like to eat?

1. Ryegrass

Ryegrass is rich in protein, minerals and vitamins, with the crude protein content of the hay reaching over 25%. Its leaves are plentiful and tender, making it very palatable and a favorite food for various livestock, poultry and fish.

2. Sudan grass

Sudan grass is rich in digestible nutrients, with high sugar and crude protein content. The digestibility of protein during the green stage reaches 44%. It has good palatability and is readily consumed by various livestock and poultry.

3. Mexican corn grass

Mexican corn grass has tender stems and leaves, a pleasant aroma, and comprehensive nutrition. It is highly palatable and is enjoyed by cattle, sheep, horses, rabbits, and geese. It is also an excellent green fodder for herbivorous fish.



4. Napier grass

Napier grass has abundant, soft leaves with few bristles on its stems and leaves, making it crisp, tender, and juicy with high palatability and feed utilization. It is an excellent feed for all herbivores, including cattle, horses, sheep, rabbits, fish, geese, ducks, and ostriches .

5. Giant Napier Grass

Giant Napier grass is a high-yield, high-quality cultivated grass. It is highly resistant to adverse conditions, has a high yield, high crude protein and sugar content, good palatability, hairless leaves, and a sweet and delicious taste, making it a favorite food for poultry such as cattle.

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