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Hay is made from grasses that are planted and grown specifically for animal feed. The plants are allowed to grow to a certain level of maturity then cut, let to sun dry, then â¦baled. Hay can also be made from several species of legumes such as Alfalfa , clover, and a few others. 3 people found this useful.
include hay, straw, and artificially dehydrated forages, which contain about 90 per cent of dry matter. Silages are formed from green forages such as grass, alfalfa, sorghum, and corn preserved in a silo at dry matter contents of 20 to 50 percent. Green, growing pastures provide forage that has a high water content and only 20 to 30 percent of dry matter. There are two basic types of roughages: (1) grasses, and (2) legumes. The grasses are generally higher in fiber and dry matter than legumes. The legumes are generally higher in proteins, energy, vitamins, and minerals. Soil fertility, soil type, and climate influence the productivity and nutrient content of the various grasses and legumes.