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Sheep total mixed ration feed bolstered by beans at Myerscough College

Feeding a total mixed ration to sheep based partly on home-grown beans has helped cut costs, improve animal health and meet sustainability goals on Myerscough College farms

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Sheep total mixed ration feed bolstered by beans at Myerscough College

The farms at Myerscough College are on a mission to produce more home-grown feed. They are particularly focused on cutting down soya and replacing it with proteins that can be grown across the college...

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