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==Straw== <!----Write below this line--->
 
==Straw== <!----Write below this line--->
 
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===Characteristics===<!----Write below this line--->
 
===Characteristics===<!----Write below this line--->
 
Straw (usually barley or oat for feed) can be treated with alkali, urea or ammonia.  It is commonly used as a roughage source for growing ruminants, and especially animals being reared in cereal beef systems.   
 
Straw (usually barley or oat for feed) can be treated with alkali, urea or ammonia.  It is commonly used as a roughage source for growing ruminants, and especially animals being reared in cereal beef systems.   
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