| Turnips |
| Introduction |
| A mid season (Jul-Aug) or autumn (Sept-Dec)
crop, providing a quantity of green feed when grass
growth and/or quality is declining. It takes 10 weeks
from sowing to feeding. |
| Origin |
| Usually grown in more northerly areas of
Europe. |
| Nutritional Information |
| Usually strip grazed, allowing 30-35Kg/head
daily. Cows are usually provided with a grass 'run back'
area at the same time. 1 acre will last 100 cows for 1
week. |
| Colour/Texture |
| Grey/white fleshy tubers. |
| Palatability |
| Readily consumed. |
| Limits on Usage |
| Avoid soil contamination. |
| Recommended Maximum Inclusion Rates % |
| Calf |
20.0 |
Creep |
0 |
Chick |
0 |
| Dairy |
50.0 |
Weaner |
0 |
Broiler |
0 |
| Beef |
50.0 |
Grower |
0 |
Breeder |
0 |
| Lamb |
25.0 |
Finisher |
0 |
Layer |
0 |
| Ewe |
75.0 |
Sow |
0 |
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| Handling/Storage |
| No specific problems. |