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Hobby Farms|September - October 2023
Pumpkins are safe for livestock and are readily consumed. Here are some ways to turn leftover pumpkins into a nutritious feedstuff on your farm.
Anna O’Brien, D.V.M.
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Pumpkins contain high levels of vitamins A and E as well as folate and fiber. Although they’re mostly water (roughly 85% moisture content), they can make a reasonable supplemental protein source. Many livestock — horses, cattle, sheep and goats — find them palatable.

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