Question

Fodder is soaked in water before offering to cattle. Give reasons.

Answer 1

Fodder is absorbed in water as to remove all impurities and it is more easy for the cattle to digest the food

Answer 2

Hello dear,

● Fodder is soaked in water before offering to cattle because -
- Fodder is basically cattle food containing dried hay, straw, etc.
- When soaked in water this fooder absorbs water & get digestible. It makes it easy to digest for the cattle.
- Also due to wetting, the straw ends become softer which protects cattle from mouth injuries.
- Therefore, fodder is soaked in water before offering to cattle.

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