Ruminants fed on dried grasses are given feed supplements to
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Ruminants are animals that digest their food by fermenting it in a specialized stomach called the rumen. Dried grasses may not provide all the necessary nutrients that ruminants need to maintain good health and produce milk or meat. Therefore, ruminants fed on dried grasses are given feed supplements to provide deficient nutrients, such as protein, minerals, and vitamins, that are not present in sufficient quantities in dried grasses. These supplements help to ensure that the ruminants are getting all the nutrients they need to maintain good health and productivity.