University Study Improves Animal Health With Soil Minerals
Research conducted with the Woodland Trust and Nottingham University indicates that willow trees extract minerals from the soil, which can benefit dairy herd health. The branches of willow trees can be replanted and grow quickly.
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BBC Radio 4
“an end use for the willow branches and then I'd like to replant any missing trees as well. They'll soon grow again. Willow will grow anywhere. Yes, yes. So we've done some research both with the Woodland Trust Nottingham University on mineral content. They extract minerals from the soil chiefly.”
BBC Radio 4
“Nottingham University on mineral content. They extract minerals from the soil chiefly. selenium, cobalt, copper and all useful to animal health. We're after improving palatability. We have made tree hay in the past, but the idea...”
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