With the ongoing challenges of drought, including higher feed prices and the reliance on alternative supplements, producers may be weighing up how and why to feed roughage to their herds over winter.Livestock require a minimum amount of fibre and long roughage to maintain healthy digestive function, even if some of it is left uneaten. This is often referred to as the "scratch factor," which stimulates rumination and crucial cud chewing.Failing to provide enough roughage when feeding grain or pel