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How feeding sheep willow impacts health and performance

The value of willow to livestock has long been debated, with recent research being carried out last year by Innovative Farmers

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How feeding sheep willow impacts health and performance

A number of studies have produced evidence of the benefits of feeding willow leaves to livestock. But more information is needed to quantify those benefits, and to assess whether there might be variations...

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