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Sweet potato surface mix feed cattle should be careful
In many rural cattle-raising households, when the supply of roughage like bran, soybean meal, and peas is limited, some farmers resort to crushing sweet potatoes into noodles and mixing them with the forage to feed their cattle. While this method may seem convenient and time-saving, it can actually be harmful to the cows’ digestive health in the long run.
Cows are herbivores, and their digestive system is specifically adapted to process fibrous, high-cellulose feeds. Inside the cow’s stomach, there are structures called "papillae" (like cow buckwheat), which are soft, fleshy projections that help absorb nutrients. The natural roughage helps keep these structures healthy and promotes proper gastric function. However, when starchy and fatty feeds like sweet potato noodles are mixed into the forage, they can stick to the papillae and interfere with normal digestion.
Over time, this can lead to reduced appetite, weight loss, and even indigestion. If cows show signs of digestive issues after being fed sweet potato noodles, a traditional remedy is to boil 200 grams of tea leaves and 1000 grams of white radish, then offer the mixture to the animals twice a day for three days. Alternatively, you can give them 200 yeast tablets and 50 baking soda capsules, either mixed with feed or water, once daily for three days. These remedies can help restore balance to the cow's digestive system and improve overall health.
It's important for farmers to understand the long-term effects of feeding inappropriate diets and to prioritize natural, fiber-rich feeds to ensure the well-being of their livestock.